Soi Buakhao restaurant charging 55 thb for a coke, opinions.......

[Sparktrader]

If business is good they can charge more. Why discount a coke if they dont have to?

 

 

[peterfranks]

7 minutes ago, ozimoron said:

You almost can't slip a razor blade between LK and WS prices.

I'm not sure about the meaning of that phrase, but I heard WS prices are ridiculous in some places now.

 

I have such a feeling that Pattaya is pricing themselves out of the market.

[Sparktrader]

1 minute ago, peterfranks said:

I'm not sure about the meaning of that phrase, but I heard WS prices are ridiculous in some places now.

 

I have such a feeling that Pattaya is pricing themselves out of the market.

I doubt it. Pattaya is cheaper than Bkk, samui or Phuket. 

 

Tourists coming back

[EVENKEEL]

15 minutes ago, Sparktrader said:

Is it cheap charlies? 

Ive never worried about 15 baht anywhere.

 

 

I take it you didn't see where I said the name. Not CC

[scubascuba3]

15 minutes ago, Sparktrader said:

If you drink 12 a day maybe. 

Have you been to Thailand? Pattaya?

[Sparktrader]

Just now, EVENKEEL said:

I take it you didn't see where I said the name. Not CC

So whats the point of the topic?

 

If they charged 200 baht for a coke i get it but 55 baht is nothing.

 

 

[Sparktrader]

1 minute ago, scubascuba3 said:

Have you been to Thailand? Pattaya?

Been all over Thailand. I normally drink water or beer. Coke is water plus sugar. 

 

 

[Sparktrader]

https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/compare_cities.jsp?country1=Thailand&city1=Udon+Thani&country2=Thailand&city2=Pattaya

 

32.5 baht avg might be a 1 or 2 outdated

[steven100]

1 hour ago, EVENKEEL said:

Witherspoons

defamation ....    ?   Lol

[EVENKEEL]

2 minutes ago, Sparktrader said:

So whats the point of the topic?

 

If they charged 200 baht for a coke i get it but 55 baht is nothing.

 

 

Again, I've made my point clear already and it's not about the paying 55thb. It's about why would this long established place charge way above regular prices, when many of their customers are not one time diners but probably stay there long term. 

[EVENKEEL]

2 minutes ago, steven100 said:

defamation ....    ?   Lol

yeah, right. MIB knocking at my door.

[Sparktrader]

2 minutes ago, EVENKEEL said:

Again, I've made my point clear already and it's not about the paying 55thb. It's about why would this long established place charge way above regular prices, when many of their customers are not one time diners but probably stay there long term. 

Maybe their rent went up. 15 baht is not way above.

 

Most people dont worry about 15 baht.

[Sparktrader]

2 hours ago, 1FinickyOne said:

It's up to them how they run their bizness... I think it is not unusual that people go out of business 

for stupid business practices... 

True but 55 baht doesnt sound like a bad decision to me.

[Sparktrader]

16 minutes ago, EVENKEEL said:

It's about why would this long established place charge way above regular prices

People who run bars for 10+ years would do market research and know what to charge.

 

I see Thais paying 120 baht for a coffee. I know this girl buys stuff at inflated prices has half then the rest is rubbish. Dates rich blokes.

[PeterCouling]

Did you ask them how much was their rent, electricity/refrigeration costs, staff salaries, other overhead costs ? Would you go to 7-11, buy a Coke, keep it in your fridge, have someone come sit at your table and drink it, have your lady serve it in a glass with ice, clean up when they have gone all for a 4O baht "profit" ?? Some vendors might, but I wouldn't.....everything is relative....

[Sparktrader]

 

Rent Prices in Pattaya are 89.93% higher than in Udon Thani

Restaurant Prices in Pattaya are 39.41% higher than in Udon Thani

Groceries Prices in Pattaya are 7.37% lower than in Udon Thani   https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/compare_cities.jsp?country1=Thailand&city1=Udon+Thani&country2=Thailand&city2=Pattaya

[papa al]

2 hours ago, scubascuba3 said:

I can't think who W is, anybody?

Witherfork.?

[1FinickyOne]

4 hours ago, Sparktrader said:

True but 55 baht doesnt sound like a bad decision to me.

no idea.. i don't live in that market... 

[cdemundo]

6 hours ago, StayinThailand2much said:

Well, beverages are where the money is for restaurants. You can't expect them to charge a price like at 7-Eleven. Also, the ice probably set you back 10 or 20 baht, so 35 baht for the can, and 20 for the ice, or so.

I was at a beer bar off 2nd Road and an English speaking customer was complaining loudly to his pals about the beer price.

A bar girl asked me "what's he saying?" I told her and her response was:

"Can get at Family Mart instead."

She was not being sarcastic or mean, she just felt like, "want cheaper beer? go to Family Mart" all sorted.

[Sparktrader]

34 minutes ago, Sticky Rice Balls said:

Will Smith might slap u!

Take that coke outta your mouth.

[stoner]

9 hours ago, EVENKEEL said:

So I went to Pattaya today, Soi Buakhao for a few beers and people watching.

the good old asking for a friend thread eh. 

[jacko45k]

Restaurants have traditionally made their profits on their drinks.... particularly on their alcoholic ones, and they have good margins. As a non Coke/Pepsi drinker I think they should charge 100 baht for that awful overly sweet kids drink...  and therein I have reservations... people who bring their kids will be deterred. What does a can of coke cost in a 7-11?

I always thought the price for a cup of tea was too much in a particular cheap eatery.... and although it was a large cup, a regular small tea bag was used and the tea feeble because of it. 

[Pattaya Spotter]

13 hours ago, EVENKEEL said:

Nothing to do with budget, I just find it odd is all from a business point of view.

Like you said...keep out the balloon chasers ???????????? 

[Henryford]

55 for coke not too bad. What annoys me is when they charge 55 for a water.

[bbko]

Soi Buakow is known for cheap charlies sitting for hours nursing one drink watching the world go by.

 

You want coke for 25b? Go to 7-11.

[Seppius]

B55 for ten teaspoons of sugar does seem expensive

[EVENKEEL]

1 hour ago, bbko said:

Soi Buakow is known for cheap charlies sitting for hours nursing one drink watching the world go by.

 

You want coke for 25b? Go to 7-11.

We rarely drink coke, sometimes at restaurants but mainly water. But thank you for the info on buying a coke.

[The Hammer2021]

It's you that's being greedy expecting it for less. 50 baht is a normal price for a soft  drink in a bar or restaurant. They pay overheada, insurance  electricity,  gas, lighting, rent  wages, cleaning, maintenance and need to make a profit to stay open. I find your complaint naive and embarrassing.

[petermik]

1 hour ago, bbko said:

Soi Buakow is known for cheap charlies sitting for hours nursing one drink watching the world go by.

 

You want coke for 25b? Go to 7-11.

Or try a very popular bar 200 metres further along soi Bukhaow where they have just increased soft drink prices by 5 baht....coke now 25 baht with all the free ice you may need.

55 baht is a rip off......

 

[scubascuba3]

2 hours ago, bbko said:

Soi Buakow is known for cheap charlies sitting for hours nursing one drink watching the world go by.

 

You want coke for 25b? Go to 7-11.

Nursing one drink is a myth people keep repeating. When did you last see it? and for how long?