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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Tuesday 15 July 2025
Bangkok Dining Costs Surge: Eating Out a Luxury for Many Photo courtesy of Luxury Experiences Eating out in Bangkok, once a common pleasure, is fast becoming a luxury as food costs have more than doubled over the last 13 years. A recent study by the Agency for Real Estate Affairs (AREA) has brought this issue to light, revealing that the price of an average meal has skyrocketed by 106.5%, while wages have struggled to keep pace. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1366775-bangkok-dining-costs-surge-eating-out-a-luxury-for-many/ -
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Report Fed-Up Nottingham Dad Moves Family to Thailand for New Life
Visas might be his biggest problem . Maybe they have enough cash to last them a few years - even in Mansfield the average house is probably worth £ 170 k . Maybe they have an inheritance also ? maybe a lottery win ? We don`t know the full story . Whatever happens it should be an experience and an education in itself for the kids to experience another culture . -
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Trouble sleeping, solutions?
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Report Bangkok Dining Costs Surge: Eating Out a Luxury for Many
Photo courtesy of Luxury Experiences Eating out in Bangkok, once a common pleasure, is fast becoming a luxury as food costs have more than doubled over the last 13 years. A recent study by the Agency for Real Estate Affairs (AREA) has brought this issue to light, revealing that the price of an average meal has skyrocketed by 106.5%, while wages have struggled to keep pace. In 2012, a typical dish in Thailand’s bustling capital cost around ฿31. Today, as we approach 2025, that same meal could set customers back ฿64. This stark increase contrasts sharply with the modest 33.3% wage rise from ฿300 to ฿400 during the same period, leaving many residents grappling with rising living costs. The research focused on key business areas in Bangkok, such as Silom, Surawong, and Sathorn, which are frequented by both local office workers and tourists. Dr Sophon Pornchokchai, president of AREA’s research centre, attributes the soaring food costs to inflation and escalating rents. "Some restaurants pay as much as ฿60,000 monthly for an 18-square-metre space," Dr Sophon noted. "This has driven numerous eateries to favour takeaway services, which are less costly to run." The study also highlighted how food prices rose under various Thai governments: During Yingluck Shinawatra’s leadership (2012–2014), prices increased by an average of 5.2% annually. Under Prayut Chan-o-cha (2014–2023), prices surged by 6.6% per year, marking a significant 77% hike overall. During Srettha Thavisin’s period (2023–2024), prices edged up by 3.3%. A smaller 2% rise is anticipated under Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s government (2024–2025). While some food stalls, especially those in industrial and tourist zones, have managed to maintain stability due to government intervention, experts warn that ongoing rent and inflation will continue to challenge this. Looking forward, the report forecasts a slight increase of up to 2% in 2025–2026 as economic uncertainties persist. However, this offers scant relief for families already stretched thin. Dr Sophon advises consumers to consider cooking at home to economize. With living costs relentlessly climbing, enjoying an inexpensive meal of rice and curry is becoming increasingly elusive for Bangkok’s workers. For many, adapting to these changes is essential as they navigate the city’s evolving economic landscape. Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-07-15 -
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Transport Bangkok Cops Denied BTS Entry Over Gun Rules: Poll
Sounds like complete hearsay cobblers. Police officers without a bike or car and therefore needing to use the BTS...yeah right.
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