Fruit prices

[scubascuba3]

Fruit prices in Ratanakorn have increased between 25% to 75% in the last couple weeks, is that in other places too? or the price cartel in action?

[BananaStrong]

not to that degree.

 

Here's MY beef.      the DISCOUNTED fruit that is rotten.   I've fallen for that trick a few times a year.

 

Definitely there is a defined season for fruit when it's cheap, then one day it's not.   

 

to answer your question...................maybe I've noticed 10% rise, if that.

 

 

[marin]

Chinese New Year has passed I would think most will be coming down soon. Pretty much a yearly occurance.

[GypsyT]

Not so much up in general but way bigger differences!

Jomtien Night Market; small bananas 50-55 B

Same at Rompho 20-25 B.

 

I get the best deals direct of farmers on 3 wheelers cruising on Jomtien beach. However, they only sell bulk.

 

[mikebell]

Son-i-l came visiting.  He is a fruit nut-case.  He couldn't believe the astronomical prices asked here in comparison to the 'expensive' UK.

[Furioso]

I just try to be careful, they do gouge prices all over this place.

 

Soooo, at Ratanankorn 'll get an apple or 2 for 18 baht each. Maybe some of those small oranges for 20 baht per kg. Other than that I go to Makro and get 1kg frozen berries for 75 Baht. If I'm at a 7-11 I'll get a banana for 8 Baht. 150 Baht a week on fruit, not too shabby imho.