Mister Fixit Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 I gave up beer 4 years ago and started drinking whisky with lots of soda, Thai style. I started on Bells, but now my choice is 100 Pipers. I get the 700 ml bottle which until today cost 399 for a 700 mls bottle. I went to 7/11 earlier to get a new one and BANG! It was suddenly 469 baht. The 7/11 girls couldn't explain why because all other alcohol products, including beer, were the same as before. Does anyone have any idea why Seagrams should suddenly hike the price by almost 20%? And what's Blend 285 Signature like, drunk with a ton of ice and a load of soda? 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simple Jack Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 Can't say for sure. 7/11 In my province won't even sell alcohol. My local Mom & pop shop is usually 400b For 700 ml pipers. Calling the supplier now to find out. Will get back to directly for 182 ect. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simple Jack Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 (edited) Blend 182 is 320b 700ml in Phitsanulok. In the cardboard box. For the fancly metal tin 360b. Edited May 6, 2021 by Simple Jack More info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonlover Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 I can't account for the price hike, maybe there's been an import tax increase. It comes from India I believe. But like you I do enjoy whisky soda. and my staple for quite a few years now has been Golden Stag. It's lighter and a bit sweeter than most whiskies and makes for a very pleasant evening drink with plenty of ice and soda, preferably rock mountain soda. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post expatjustice Posted May 6, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 6, 2021 Is 169 Baht seriously that important? Come on... 2 2 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post timendres Posted May 6, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 6, 2021 Did they add 18 pipers? 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susco Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 (edited) I doubt that it was 300 Baht in the past. I don't know the exact price for 100 pipers, but I know that Bells is 349, and I 100 pipers has always cost more. This is the price at Wish Beer. Edited May 6, 2021 by Susco 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Maha Sarakham Posted May 6, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 6, 2021 It is possible supply chain issues are causing some prices to go up. However, when that happens in Thailand, they never bring the prices back down. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post connda Posted May 6, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 6, 2021 Suck when you have to pay the Piper, 'eh? 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clivebaxter Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 That's what I normally buy, 285 is nowhere near as good and not 40%, Benmores 4 cask is not as good either. At the new price I will get Dewars white label, slightly more but another step up from 100 pipers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy from Kent Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 2 hours ago, Mister Fixit said: Blend 285 Signature I think impurities in it caused an underarm rash I got years ago. I'd rather pay more for a brand that causes no issues. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandPapillon Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 (edited) Quote Does anyone have any idea why Seagrams should suddenly hike the price by almost 20%? yeah, covid ???? Edited May 6, 2021 by GrandPapillon 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BenDeCosta Posted May 6, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 6, 2021 (edited) It's very depressing that "100 Pipers" is considered to be a good whisky amongst the Thais. In Scotland, we would use this to clean the poo stains off our toilets. Edited May 6, 2021 by BenDeCosta 6 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n00dle Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 2 hours ago, expatjustice said: Is 169 Baht seriously that important? Come on... Multiply by 30 plus the cost of ice and soda and you are in the 6k region. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susco Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 11 minutes ago, n00dle said: Multiply by 30 plus the cost of ice and soda and you are in the 6k region. Are you talking about a months supply now? ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post expatjustice Posted May 6, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 6, 2021 1 hour ago, n00dle said: Multiply by 30 plus the cost of ice and soda and you are in the 6k region. You are right, if I were drinking 700mL of whisky everyday.... I would also worry about 6k THB... Don't know about you, but I still have yet to meet someone who can make money while being drunk everyday of the month ???? 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Susco Posted May 6, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 6, 2021 14 minutes ago, Britman Free said: Indebted governments want to inflate away their debts so inflation is back Inflation is running rampant currently in the US and EU already. Coming to a place near you soon 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Susco Posted May 6, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 6, 2021 8 minutes ago, expatjustice said: Don't know about you, but I still have yet to meet someone who can make money while being drunk everyday of the month Some people don't need to make money any more, they're just trying to spend it all before they depart ???? 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
expatjustice Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 1 hour ago, Susco said: Some people don't need to make money any more, they're just trying to spend it all before they depart ???? Well, if they are concerned about 6,000 THB on booze as a pensioner.... then they don't need to even try to spend it all before they depart.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Chance Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 Baclofen will cost 25 baht a day. May save your life too. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
expatjustice Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, Don Chance said: Baclofen will cost 25 baht a day. May save your life too. Baclofen for what? Don't self medicate, if he wants to quit a medical professional should give him whatever drug he considers... Edited May 6, 2021 by expatjustice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bendejo Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 (edited) There has been somewhat of a "crisis" involving global shipping as of late, involving shipping containers (don't think it affects air freight as much). Maybe it has something to do with this. Here's a sample, for more details do a search https://www.dw.com/en/coronavirus-pandemic-triggers-shipping-container-crisis/a-57162384 Edited May 6, 2021 by bendejo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Chance Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 2 hours ago, expatjustice said: Baclofen for what? Don't self medicate, if he wants to quit a medical professional should give him whatever drug he considers... This guy is already self medicating with far more dangerous drug every day, from the corner store. Baclofen is proven cure for alcoholism. You can check here www.baclofentreatment.com It is just a matter of taking the meds every day. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post richard_smith237 Posted May 6, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 6, 2021 7 minutes ago, Don Chance said: This guy is already self medicating with far more dangerous drug every day, from the corner store. Baclofen is proven cure for alcoholism. You can check here www.baclofentreatment.com It is just a matter of taking the meds every day. Here we are again.... An innocent thread about the cost of a bottle of booze and its turned into an A.A. meeting already !!!! ???? 8 3 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Chance Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 1 minute ago, richard_smith237 said: Here we are again.... An innocent thread about the cost of a bottle of booze and its turned into an A.A. meeting already !!!! ???? In fact AA doesn't work, it has a poor rate of success. That is why i mention Baclofen - because it does work and many people do not know about it. And it is very easy to use. It doesn't sound like an innocent thread to me; it sounds like a cry for help. 1 3 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Fixit Posted May 6, 2021 Author Share Posted May 6, 2021 9 hours ago, expatjustice said: Is 169 Baht seriously that important? Come on... There's alway THAT one ... ???? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Fixit Posted May 6, 2021 Author Share Posted May 6, 2021 9 hours ago, Susco said: I doubt that it was 300 Baht in the past. I don't know the exact price for 100 pipers, but I know that Bells is 349, and I 100 pipers has always cost more. This is the price at Wish Beer. You're right and I apologise for my typo, too late to edit now. 100 Pipers always used to cost 399 baht, not 300, and I first started on Bells, not Be;;s! ???? Bells incidentally, always was 395 in my local Tesco. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oxx Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 1 hour ago, Mister Fixit said: You're right and I apologise for my typo, too late to edit now. 100 Pipers always used to cost 399 baht, not 300, and I first started on Bells, not Be;;s! ???? Bells incidentally, always was 395 in my local Tesco. About 15 years ago 100 Pipers was 300, then went up to 330. Bells, when it first came to Thailand was quite a bit cheaper than 100 Pipers/395, presumably to build market share. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post thaibeachlovers Posted May 7, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 7, 2021 Because they can, and because they know some will pay whatever they charge. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Moonlover Posted May 7, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 7, 2021 4 hours ago, Don Chance said: In fact AA doesn't work, it has a poor rate of success. That is why i mention Baclofen - because it does work and many people do not know about it. And it is very easy to use. It doesn't sound like an innocent thread to me; it sounds like a cry for help. I do not think that a guy who likes to drink his whisky ''with a ton of ice and a load of soda'' (just like me) and is commenting on the price of his usual dram is making a 'cry for help'. This is the 'pub' forum. There's a proper forum for medical advice. 5 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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