ExpatOilWorker Posted August 25, 2022 Share Posted August 25, 2022 I recently visited two different Lotus's supermarkets and both were virtually void of customers. This is in stark contrast to my local Big C which is always busy. Who shops at Lotus's and what do you buy there? I did spot some good offers, mainly tissue paper, but even Central offer similar prices from time to time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starky Posted August 25, 2022 Share Posted August 25, 2022 Me. And lotusesessssses express as well. My local lotuesesesesssses is generally reasonably busy. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post moogradod Posted August 25, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted August 25, 2022 We do shop everywhere but NOT at Lotus's. We stopped when they eliminated the former Tesco Lotus Tea - it was the best I knew was available in Thailand. Well done Mr. Marketing Manager. 4 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted August 25, 2022 Share Posted August 25, 2022 Me, me, me!! But really only because it's nearer than the others. There are a few things that Makro don't carry and I get beer there coz I visit Makro at 6AM and they're not selling then. So I get, beer, Breeze (and Comfort), dog treats (the barkers have got a taste for the expensive Japanese "Dogaholic" ones), bathroom and kitchen paper and anything that was out of stock at Makro. Usually reasonably busy at 11AM on Saturday. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted August 25, 2022 Share Posted August 25, 2022 Lotus North Pattaya road has always been empty when I've gone even when it was Tesco, i rarely go unless i need another option Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KhunBENQ Posted August 25, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted August 25, 2022 (edited) Serious question? Millions (of Thais) buy at Lotus, Lotus Express etc. It can be empty mid to end month when pockets are empty. And of course it depends on the local competition. Since a while it's been swallowed by the mega tycoon clan (7/11, Makro, Lotus etc.). And what I observe here is a cleanup of the selection. Throwing out low sales stuff. Among that a lot of "farang"/exotic stuff. Much to my displeasure. Gets more and more unattractive. 15 minutes ago, ExpatOilWorker said: Big C which is always busy BigC Khon Kaen often dead as a dodo. And selection for "us" very poor. Makro is never that empty as Lotus or BigC. Edited August 25, 2022 by KhunBENQ 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ Posted August 25, 2022 Share Posted August 25, 2022 5 minutes ago, Crossy said: There are a few things that Makro don't carry Exactly. The best path for us is Makro first and then what you don't find there look at Lotus. Unfortunately I will have to do the 200 or 240 km roundtrip to Khon Kaen or Udon (better) to get the real goodies (once a month or so). 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KhunLA Posted August 25, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted August 25, 2022 Lotus worse of the chains. Shop almost exclusively at Makro (only chain alternative). Unless up at Hua Hin, then we'll pop into Gourmet Markets @ Bluport. Always something on sale, or a nice steak at 'U Hunt/We Cook'. Fruits & veggies at local fresh market, about 50/50 w/Makro, since FM not having. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fusion58 Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 Only online, and only for delivery of bulk items, e.g., cases of bottled water, toilet paper, etc. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stocky Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 No, but only from habit. Shop at Big C Extra which used to be Carrefour, there and at Tops. Stuff I can't find in Hat Yai, like Yorkshire Tea, I order from Food Variety on Lazada. Things like sausages and the occasional steaks I order through Passion Delivery. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post moogradod Posted August 30, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted August 30, 2022 (edited) On 8/25/2022 at 2:13 PM, moogradod said: We do shop everywhere but NOT at Lotus's. We stopped when they eliminated the former Tesco Lotus Tea - it was the best I knew was available in Thailand. Well done Mr. Marketing Manager. Let me get this straight for I got besides two likes as well one "confused" and one "sad" reaction which I do not understand. The superb tea was the only item we went especially to buy at Lotus's (formerly Tesco Lotus). Once it was eliminated there was no more need to go. I apologize to the Marketing Manager - but seriously I think it would have been better to leave this product on offer for I know many fellow members did like this product particularily well. Maybe it can be reintroduced again ? But no need to be confused or sad about this. Edited August 30, 2022 by moogradod 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starky Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 On 8/25/2022 at 3:21 PM, KhunBENQ said: Exactly. The best path for us is Makro first and then what you don't find there look at Lotus. Unfortunately I will have to do the 200 or 240 km roundtrip to Khon Kaen or Udon (better) to get the real goodies (once a month or so). Straight to villa UD town? Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 4 hours ago, starky said: Straight to villa UD town? Lol Villa, BigC, TOPS at Central and Cheese2MeatYou 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brewsterbudgen Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 Where I live, Lotus's is the main supermarket. It's cheap and usually busy. The frozen salmon is good. Personally, I prefer Tops which is a 5km drive away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 Since Covid many have used home ordering rather than visiting (which was already on decline due internet) so many stores have seen less foot traffic (true everywhere in the world). And we have used since it was started many years ago. But since change in ownership/software have given up and only use Tops now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
userabcd Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 Me, for certain things. For example Lotus's is the only store I found who stock the Camay soap. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post phetphet Posted August 31, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted August 31, 2022 Used to use it for Tesco own brand and some other western goods, but less and less once Tesco sold it and those goods gradually disappeared. What was left was sold off cheap as the expiry dates passed. Now mostly use Tops or occasionally Makro. Also the local talad for fish and veggies. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alien365 Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 I shop at lotus because its easier to find a parking space and there are fewer customers. I prefer to shop in peace. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post owl sees all Posted August 31, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted August 31, 2022 For me going shopping is a major experience. But in saying that, certain criteria have to be met for me to actually enjoy the visit. A couple of years ago I was unfortunate enough to pick up a cart that was determined to not go where I pushed it. I complained to one of the workers and she simply laughed. That was Ban Dung Tesco. I didn't go back there for over 12 months. But that was 7 years ago. Now that same store is a 'Lotus', and more importantly, has a nice 20 baht shop outside. I like the bargains at the 20 baht shop. Earphones 20 baht; Set of 12 batteries 20 baht; selection of screwdrivers and spanners, again all 20 baht. Now when I go to Big C, I rush off to the pet food section. If tinned cat food is on a special I usually buy 10 tins. If it's the usual price of 36 baht I buy 4 or 5. The cheapest cat food in Lotus is 40 baht. A few years ago there was a check-out girl in Tesco that was - shall we say - well endowed. Very efficient she was. Her till was always popular. But she left and I don't go in there anymore. But not because she is not there. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
problemfarang Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 (edited) one of my friends had some serious issues with lotus. not 1 but i think 3-4 times. he bought something and went to the cashier to pay, then he realized they charge him more than the price tag. So, he mentioned the situation and the cashier was like ohh sorry they forgot to change the price. My friend is really good at law and he know all. So, he asked for the manager. in this case actually the customer MUST pay the price on the price tag with no arguments. So the manager accepted easily and he paid the same as price tag. he also demanded some money because of some reasons, they told him to take this matter to higher position and will let him know. Few days later the exact same thing happened at the same place! and same situation.. and yes i know impossible and 3rd time another day!! in 3rd time he refused to leave the louts and asked for a immediate solution. And he got some backup from thai consumers there too. because they had the same issue. Well at the end lotus gave him 10.000 baht gift card and asked him to close the case. he got the gift card and lotus seriously checked the price tags and replace them. what happened to me is, i found out dated products at MaxValue. well i didnt do anything but warned the stuff. They all suddenly gather around me and tried to stop me taking pictures or talking with other people WHICH i was not going to do because i was in a hurry. but it was a scene how they panicked! Edited August 31, 2022 by problemfarang 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivor bigun Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 In Pattaya ,we use it,same as bi c and other stores ,wife likes Makro always fresh veg .but we have a car so easy to shop for us . shame lotus stopped doing the cat food our cat loved. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 4 hours ago, phetphet said: but less and less once Tesco sold it and those goods gradually disappeared. What was left was sold off cheap as the expiry dates passed. So I am not alone with this observation. Obviously a big cleanup. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 It is worth remembering that Tesco is now out of the Lotus thing, there will be changes.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Croc Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 (edited) Me wife shop at Lotus's's. Many place in Thailand have no alternative. Edited August 31, 2022 by Old Croc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritManToo Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 (edited) I only go there for KFC. They don't sell anything I want at a price I'm prepared to pay. I used to shop there for tea bags and gravy granules, but they don't sell them any more. Edited August 31, 2022 by BritManToo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac Mickmanus Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 6 minutes ago, starky said: So complete fabrication and bs based on nothing? Well this is thaivisa. Its ASEAN NOW now 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricTh Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 I shop in this order 1. Makro 2. Big C 3. Tops There's nothing offered in Tesco that I cannot find elsewhere at a cheaper price 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owl sees all Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 3 minutes ago, EricTh said: I shop in this order 1. Makro 2. Big C 3. Tops There's nothing offered in Tesco that I cannot find elsewhere at a cheaper price I don't go to Makro. It's just too far away. Go to Big C once a week. Used to go to the supermarket in the Ban Dung bus station, until I discovered the most outrageous rip off (well documented in Thai Visa archives). Don't go in there now because of that. But do use the ATM outside. That's it with the supermarkets. Seven eleven if daughter wants a cheeseburger or something, and we are passing. But even 7/11 leaves a sour taste in my mouth due to a altercation with a manager in West London. Serious stuff; the local MP got involved. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liverpool Lou Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 19 hours ago, moogradod said: Let me get this straight for I got besides two likes as well one "confused" and one "sad" reaction which I do not understand. "...I got ... one "confused" and one "sad" reaction...". You care? Good grief. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thailand Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 Shop at the Lotus'ss mini markets almost daily, good fresh meats and veggies, milk etc. 3 within about 5 minutes drive from where we live. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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