Popular Post webfact Posted May 24, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted May 24, 2023 Photo Courtesy of Facebook by Mitch Connor A member of parliament-elect with a passion for beer is seeking to challenge the 470-billion-baht alcohol duopoly held by two of Thailand’s wealthiest families, following the Move Forward Party’s recent election victory. Taopiphop Limjittrakorn, a 34 year old brewer turned politician, has long fought against stringent regulations that benefit Boon Rawd Brewery and ThaiBev, the two companies dominating the country’s alcohol production. This week, the Move Forward Party (MFP) reached an agreement with potential coalition partners that includes measures to “abolish monopolies and promote fair competition in all industries, such as alcoholic beverages.” Taopiphop, who was re-elected in Bangkok Constituency 22, said… “The progressive alcohol bill is not only a bill, it is a political project.” Boon Rawd, the maker of Singha and Leo beers, and ThaiBev, the brewer of Chang, did not immediately respond to questions from Reuters. Boon Rawd, founded in 1933, is owned and controlled by the Bhirombhakdi family, while ThaiBev was founded by Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi, who has a net worth of US$14 billion. Full story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/thai-mp-elect-aims-to-break-11bn-alcohol-duopoly-with-progressive-bill -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-05-24 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information. 9 1 4 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Will B Good Posted May 24, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted May 24, 2023 I'll drink to that. 12 4 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Geoffggi Posted May 24, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted May 24, 2023 Love the idea but corruption being what it is in this country he has a tough road ahead - Best of luck !!! 13 1 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JoePai Posted May 24, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted May 24, 2023 Bring it on - the quicker the better - let's brew some decent beer in Thailand for once and kick out the rubbish (Leo Chang Singha etc) 15 1 4 6 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bignok Posted May 24, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted May 24, 2023 Buy Beerlao 3 1 5 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bamnutsak Posted May 24, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted May 24, 2023 ThaiBev and Boon Rawd should support the craft brew industry. Let the small companies build awareness, brands, markets and then buy them (if they choose to sell). Note that this duopoly hold a Royal Warrant of Approval (and can display the Royal Garuda symbol), So any perceived minimizing of this status could be viewed in a negative light. 3 1 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post proton Posted May 24, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted May 24, 2023 18 minutes ago, bignok said: Buy Beerlao How much tax do they slap on that? 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Goat Posted May 24, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted May 24, 2023 Home brew to wash down the home grown. How good is Thailand. Just gets better and better. 2 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h90 Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 That would be great...not a fan of MF but that is something I can support 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post h90 Posted May 24, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted May 24, 2023 Just now, Goat said: Home brew to wash down the home grown. How good is Thailand. Just gets better and better. now they allow beer but they'll ban weed...so zero sum 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bamnutsak Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 3 minutes ago, Goat said: Home brew to wash down the home grown. So you're a "weed-eater"? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post dinsdale Posted May 24, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted May 24, 2023 The big problem for the big three (it's actually an oligopoly) is when half decent beers are widely available at a reasonable price people will stop drinking their cat's piss that passes for beer. 11 1 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Farmerslife Posted May 24, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted May 24, 2023 Buy that man a pint ????. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Toolong Posted May 24, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted May 24, 2023 'For he's a jolly good fellow, For he's a jolly good fellow.......' Call me too bitter & twisted, but I've been here a long old time and always resented the beer monopoly thing.....until which point I could actually taste that resentment with each sip of the grudgingly-bought Sing. (Though the more sips I have, the quicker I seem to forget that resentment. Funny that....????) 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post whitfield Posted May 24, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted May 24, 2023 How much better would Thai life be with a decent IPA on tap. Lots of hope in Thailand at the moment, I'll raise a glass to the Future Forward! 4 5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AAArdvark Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 8 minutes ago, whitfield said: How much better would Thai life be with a decent IPA on tap. Lots of hope in Thailand at the moment, I'll raise a glass to the Future Forward! None 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcmj Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 Let’s slow down a bit and actually get the full win 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moe666 Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 2 hours ago, bamnutsak said: ThaiBev and Boon Rawd should support the craft brew industry. Let the small companies build awareness, brands, markets and then buy them (if they choose to sell). Note that this duopoly hold a Royal Warrant of Approval (and can display the Royal Garuda symbol), So any perceived minimizing of this status could be viewed in a negative light. ThaiBev had to break thru to become they are now. it is an interesting story about their fight to be able to brew and sale beer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post IamNoone88 Posted May 24, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted May 24, 2023 Hmmm ... I think I would keep any contentious political agenda like breaking the duopoly a little quiet until actually in power. There is no guarantee that Move Forward will secure leadership yet. Me thinks that the horse trading and double dealing has a long way to go and provocation is unlikely to help matters. 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Caldera Posted May 24, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted May 24, 2023 For real change to happen, going after Thailand's oligarchs and dismantling their empires would be pretty much a necessity. 8 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironmike Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 3 hours ago, Will B Good said: I'll drink to that. You must be like me,, sick and tired of all these keyboard hero's posting stupid crap about anything 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post cncltd1973 Posted May 24, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted May 24, 2023 and put an end to the beer flavored water that passes here 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Krabi King Posted May 24, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted May 24, 2023 Hopefully it will have some influence on taxation as well. I remember a few years ago, I was in Vietnam, I bought a can of Chang at 7/11 for about 22 THB. Almost half the price it is in Thailand. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sammieuk1 Posted May 24, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted May 24, 2023 Whilst your at it son Guinness extra cold in a can at UK prices please ???? 2 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post TheFishman1 Posted May 24, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted May 24, 2023 Which so much corruption in the two families that run the deal they know who to pay off so the problem odds of this happening I think I’m very unlikely TIT 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post quake Posted May 24, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted May 24, 2023 3 hours ago, JoePai said: Bring it on - the quicker the better - let's brew some decent beer in Thailand for once and kick out the rubbish (Leo Chang Singha etc) Nothing wrong with the local brews. The problem is beer snobs. 2 3 3 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Reigntax Posted May 24, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted May 24, 2023 Break the political military monopoly first, maybe !!! 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Fat is a type of crazy Posted May 24, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted May 24, 2023 3 minutes ago, quake said: Nothing wrong with the local brews. The problem is beer snobs. You might have got used to it. Here on holiday and it really is poor compared to so many Australian beers. 2 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post quake Posted May 24, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted May 24, 2023 1 minute ago, Fat is a type of crazy said: You might have got used to it. Here on holiday and it really is poor compared to so many Australian beers. What like VB 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hotchilli Posted May 24, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted May 24, 2023 4 hours ago, webfact said: A member of parliament-elect with a passion for beer is seeking to challenge the 470-billion-baht alcohol duopoly held by two of Thailand’s wealthiest families, following the Move Forward Party’s recent election victory. Not a moment too soon either.. beer in this country is appallingly low in quality. Mediocre at best churned out in vast quantities instead of selection and quality. Virtually no choice. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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