Ricardo Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 19 hours ago, Jeremy50 said: Yes, it is too expensive, and no I don't eat there. I smuggle sandwiches through to departure hidden in my underpants. I bet that adds aroma & character, to your home-made sarnies, you must save a fortune on herbs or nam-pla ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorecard Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 He's the new minister. Is this comment the best he can come up with? No policy statement. Nothing about reasonable pricing? No comments linked to attracting tourists. Next minister please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hansnl Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 20 hours ago, Bluespunk said: Trite and completely oblivious to the issue. These tourism ministers are all alike. The real problem is the silly rent prices charged by the airports. Or by shopping mall or centre owners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnThailandJohn Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 Well, he does have a point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atyclb Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 20 hours ago, Jeremy50 said: Yes, it is too expensive, and no I don't eat there. I smuggle sandwiches through to departure hidden in my underpants. at 7 11 i buy a foot long hot dog and do the same, smuggle in my underwear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psimbo Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 (edited) I thought the bottled water issue was resolved last year? 7-11 and family mart prices in there seem to be normal. Never tried the food court but it is pretty easy to find and there are other places to eat cheaply as well. Not sure about the comments on getting a meal on arrival- most people are headed to their hotels. His comments do come across as very arrogant but that may be down to translation (although I doubt it!) Edited January 12, 2018 by Psimbo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tea123 Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 20 hours ago, YetAnother said: what a stupid a hole; try arriving after sleeping on a 10 hour flight and then wading thru immigration here, that a guy with his attitude will surely mess up and then be confronted with these gouging prices on an empty stomach; this guy represents the best in leadership that thailand can come up with ? On a 10 hour flight you would have amble time to eat. normally 2 meals plus snacks, if you can’t be bothered to wake up you only have yourself to blame. we all know airports around the world are expensive. if you have waited 10 hours for food, I’m sure another hour wont kill you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavisH Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 He can talk...probably stuffs his face full for free in the Royal Orchid lounge prior to every flight...did it once myself..nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 I like Wetherspoons at Heathrow........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky mike Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 What about having to wait hours for rescheduled flights overpriced food still problem ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blubb Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 44 minutes ago, Tea123 said: On a 10 hour flight you would have amble time to eat. normally 2 meals plus snacks, if you can’t be bothered to wake up you only have yourself to blame. we all know airports around the world are expensive. if you have waited 10 hours for food, I’m sure another hour wont kill you. Not sure about the lifestyle of the members, talking for myself, I feel the airlines are kidding with me, they think I'm stupid? They give me 15cm*15cm space to place a so-called meal, plastic ! fork,spoon and knifes (do they think under such condition we may start kill each other?) Nevertheless, a plastic spoon can kill you too. My Question, if i can get normal 'Glass' like every Human drinks from, or Metal Fork, she smile to me and said 'safety', I've problems with my knees cause there isn't enough space. If I ring the bell, cause, I want some service, my request is delayed and refereed for '15' min. later they serve all. Nope this isn't something you call it service, nor I found to mood to eat something under such conditions. So no more (air)travel for me anymore. Except the company pay for Business. The problem with with high prices on the airport are automatically solved too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DM07 Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 Yeah...perfect solution for everything: if you don't like it, just leave it! ...where have I heard that before?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blubb Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 2 minutes ago, DM07 said: Yeah...perfect solution for everything: if you don't like it, just leave it! ...where have I heard that before?! Yes, behave like a good guest. Never forget we are the guest here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wake Up Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 22 hours ago, YetAnother said: what a stupid a hole; try arriving after sleeping on a 10 hour flight and then wading thru immigration here, that a guy with his attitude will surely mess up and then be confronted with these gouging prices on an empty stomach; this guy represents the best in leadership that thailand can come up with ? Better than the usual words of soon it will be cheaper or elect me and I will make changes to make it cheaper ? at least he is honest saying nothing is going to change and food will go up. 555 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
55Jay Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 Another PhD grad from the Trump University School of Problem Solving. Food too expensive? Don't eat. Problem with Jet Skis on Pattaya Beach? Drain the bay. Messicans running across the border? Build a wall. Come on people, don't make this harder than it is. #Sorted! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayBird Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 22 hours ago, YetAnother said: what a stupid a hole; try arriving after sleeping on a 10 hour flight and then wading thru immigration here, that a guy with his attitude will surely mess up and then be confronted with these gouging prices on an empty stomach; this guy represents the best in leadership that thailand can come up with ? I pack a couple of protein bars and snickers. Light, small, and keeps you going until you get to your hotel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blubb Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 14 minutes ago, 55Jay said: Messicans running across the border? Build a wall. Nope, shoot them :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
55Jay Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 10 minutes ago, blubb said: Nope, shoot them :) Not all of them, especially the ones who work at Roberto's Taco Shop on 5th and Broadway. They can stay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DM07 Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 On Friday, January 12, 2018 at 3:10 PM, blubb said: Yes, behave like a good guest. Never forget we are the guest here. If you are a guest in my house, I don't charge you for the use of the toilet, so I can buy a new car! Guests, my @$$! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StayinThailand2much Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 On 1/11/2018 at 3:09 PM, webfact said: BANGKOK — The new top tourism official had some straight talk for anyone unhappy about airport food prices: Don’t eat at the airport. Good advice; arriving 3 hours before your flight at the airport, skipping very expensive airplane food (budget airlines, say 3 hours flight), add to that 4 hours from/to the airport (origin and destination)= and you're looking at 10 hours without food! Best diet ever! Maybe time to pack some sandwiches... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StayinThailand2much Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 On 1/11/2018 at 3:37 PM, Ricardo said: A minister who says something sensible, how refreshing ! He clearly won't last long ! And he certainly doesn't have to worry about expensive airport food. His caviar, lobster, and champagne on his jet are free paid for by the taxpayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StayinThailand2much Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 On 1/12/2018 at 7:29 AM, jacko45k said: Just don't wrap your sandwiches in tin foil and of course you won't be allowed a bottle of water. Does the tourism minister know you cannot take bottles of water through security? How would he? His champagne always waits ice-cold on the government jet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wakeupplease Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 This man on headlines has got my attention, well done that man, that is what it needs straight talking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billd766 Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 On 11/01/2018 at 3:48 PM, tonray said: It also comes down to how much rent the airport is charging the restaurants there...my guess is that it is pretty high compared to outside venues. Somebody is raking it in......and likely a connection to those who manage the airport...hmm....who might that be ? You would need to go back to when the original contracts were signed which as the airport was opened in 2006 would take it back to the TRT era of Thaksin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thongkorn Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 On 1/11/2018 at 8:44 AM, Bluespunk said: Trite and completely oblivious to the issue. These tourism ministers are all alike. Except when there is a delay in your flight.after you have been waiting the regulated 3 hours for your flight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluespunk Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 3 minutes ago, Thongkorn said: Except when there is a delay in your flight.after you have been waiting the regulated 3 hours for your flight. Going to have to embellish upon that for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thongkorn Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 1 minute ago, Bluespunk said: Going to have to embellish upon that for me. Don't eat at the Airport, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watcharacters Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 I guess that's that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toughlove Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 If we didn't eat for a week there could possibly be a few kilo loss unless your body switches to starvation mode so maybe 1 kiloHe is right just don't eat,, nobody gonna die Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gk10002000 Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 Oh such arrogance. He is basically saying don't eat there. OK. I would love to see a boycott by every tourist and traveler for one week of all the eating establishments in the airport. Let's see how he would react to that. As for more affordable eats, the Magic Food court down stairs is a fine place and very reasonable. Many of the staff and local Thais eat there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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