Why is Milk So Pricey In Thailand?

[JensenZ]

8 hours ago, stupidfarang said:

Most milk is imported into Thailand

It's not. It's produced from raw milk from Thailand's contented cows. I used to buy raw milk from a cooperative not far from Pattaya, in 5 litre bags.

[stupidfarang]

15 hours ago, JensenZ said:

It's not. It's produced from raw milk from Thailand's contented cows. I used to buy raw milk from a cooperative not far from Pattaya, in 5 litre bags.

I suggest you do some research, Thailand milk production supplies around half of it's needs, it therefore imports the balance to meet local demand and to secure their export market as Thailand is a major exporter of milk products within asia.

[matchar]

On 8/6/2024 at 5:51 AM, JensenZ said:

I've received the NZ powdered milk and will give my opinion on its taste once I've opened it.

 

When I first arrived in Thailand nearly 20 years ago, there weren't many brands of whole milk available, but it seems new brands are now popping up quite often. They all have distinct flavours. There are several designer formulations available now too, such as extra creamy, barista, organic and more. Also, there's quite a big choice of lactose-free formulations.

So what's the verdict? Does the NZ powdered milk taste as good as Meiji fresh milk?

[scubascuba3]

On 8/2/2024 at 10:36 AM, KhunLA said:

I go with 6L per bag ... 835gr / 165gr ratio.  Rich & Creamy

 

Yes, a bit cheaper if getting a box of 12 bags online, as local price is silly here per bag (Dairy Rich).

฿2699+170 = ฿2869 ÷ 12 ÷ 6 = ฿39.83 / Liter

40 baht a litre so two litres 80 baht, Makro 2 litres milk is around 99 baht so not a big saving for faffing about with powder? 

[KhunLA]

1 minute ago, scubascuba3 said:

40 baht a litre so two litres 80 baht, Makro 2 litres milk is around 99 baht so not a big saving for faffing about with powder? 

Has little to do with the savings, as the flavor is so much better.  If it cost the same, or even more, I'd still mix it myself.

 

I've even went to the 7 L per bag, and still taste great.  Last price for a box was 2565 baht, for 84 Liters of milk, so just over 61 baht for 2L.

 

 

https://aseannow.com/topic/1361392-people-keep-posting-thailand-expensive-but-im-not-seeing-it/#findComment-19816718

 

[SAFETY FIRST]

On 8/6/2024 at 3:16 PM, JensenZ said:

I used to buy raw milk from a cooperative not far from Pattaya, in 5 litre bags

I'd be very careful drinking milk from an unlabelled plastic bag, or a labelled bag that is unknown. 

 

Spend a few more pennies, buy from Big C etc