churchill Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 I noticed today opposite Buddy in Lamai , a shop in the new arcade called Coco Villa , which looked as if it may be opening as a branch of the Villa Market Bangkok ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean11 Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 I noticed today opposite Buddy in Lamai , a shop in the new arcade called Coco Villa , which looked as if it may be opening as a branch of the Villa Market Bangkok ? I doubt that it will be a Villa Market, though would be nice to have one on Samui. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheSnap Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 Considering how poorly Top's Market seems to do (there is hardly ever anyone in there), I would be surprised if Villa Market could make a go of it here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaierless Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 I noticed today opposite Buddy in Lamai , a shop in the new arcade called Coco Villa , which looked as if it may be opening as a branch of the Villa Market Bangkok ? I would love to have them here too...but can not believe they would open here, now AND at that incredibly stupid new buddy mall...that will be a ghost town a year...if not sooner....idiots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
girlx Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 top's is crappy though, villa would be great. i might actually consider moving down to samui if there is a villa! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuian Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 My vote goes to "Foodland"! TOP's at least on Samui seems to have a shoddy management & rather upscale prices... which doesn't mix! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheSnap Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 I agree Top's is expensive and poorly-managed, but there are things you can get there that you can't get anywhere else on the island, so I go there about once per week, and there is never more than a couple of people in there- I don't think Villa would fare any better, as the local Thais for the most part wouldn't shop there (Villa ain't cheap either), and the foreign community (most likely) wouldn't be enough to support it. It's too bad- Villa Market is great (for Thailand, anyway )- I'd love to see one on the island. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooo Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 I agree Top's is expensive and poorly-managed, but there are things you can get there that you can't get anywhere else on the island, so I go there about once per week, and there is never more than a couple of people in there- I don't think Villa would fare any better, as the local Thais for the most part wouldn't shop there (Villa ain't cheap either), and the foreign community (most likely) wouldn't be enough to support it.It's too bad- Villa Market is great (for Thailand, anyway )- I'd love to see one on the island. Forget about Tops,but Tesco,Macro,Big C,Samphet, not enough foreign community? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheSnap Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 Tesco is always packed- Big C, however, seems to be dying (shops are dropping out of the complex at an alarming rate- the Thai restaurant, Coffee World, Zen, etc.)- I haven't been to Makro in a while but their bulk pricing will always appeal to hotels- none of those places are aimed at the foreign community, though (not specifically, anyway). Top's and Villa are niche supermarkets that appeal to the moneyed Thai and the foreigner who misses a taste of home- there really isn't a fair comparison to the other markets on the island. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooo Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 (edited) Tesco is always packed- Big C, however, seems to be dying (shops are dropping out of the complex at an alarming rate- the Thai restaurant, Coffee World, Zen, etc.)- I haven't been to Makro in a while but their bulk pricing will always appeal to hotels- none of those places are aimed at the foreign community, though (not specifically, anyway).Top's and Villa are niche supermarkets that appeal to the moneyed Thai and the foreigner who misses a taste of home- there really isn't a fair comparison to the other markets on the island. OTS, Macro is not a sole wholesaler,many people shop there for variety,same as Samphet, the original shop that supplied all foreign goods on the island.Then you have F&B & God knows what that supply hotels.A good specialty shop that keeps up with the times should do well here. Tops lost the plot, was great when it first opened,but now looks like a giant Mom & Dad store,gone all the specialty items,all their products are now available at most retail outlets.Another player will not hurt anyone,might even keep them all on their toes. Edited December 7, 2008 by Rooo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boater Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 i saw this as well, CoCo Mart by Villa Market.... I checked out Villa Market website and nothing mentioned of a new store..... But it might be, as they have taken 3 units for shop??? .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
churchill Posted December 8, 2008 Author Share Posted December 8, 2008 If they come ! A decent wine shop , amongst their other products would be very welcome - Because of their location in Lamai and the lack of another good supermarket locally I think they would do a lot better than Tops , who often have some good products greatly reduced as they become close to their sell by date - ( At least Tops seem to take note of sell by dates unlike Tesco ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dominator Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 i saw this as well, CoCo Mart by Villa Market....I checked out Villa Market website and nothing mentioned of a new store..... But it might be, as they have taken 3 units for shop??? .... I pity the poor tourist, he/she's going to to be driven crazy by the touts, if he/she ever comes now!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pothai Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 Heinz Baked Beans at 168 Baht a tin....bargain, just what everybody needs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoorSucker Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 Heinz Baked Beans at 168 Baht a tin....bargain, just what everybody needs Where, where? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gatorade Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 I agree Top's is expensive and poorly-managed, but there are things you can get there that you can't get anywhere else on the island, so I go there about once per week, and there is never more than a couple of people in there- I don't think Villa would fare any better, as the local Thais for the most part wouldn't shop there (Villa ain't cheap either), and the foreign community (most likely) wouldn't be enough to support it.It's too bad- Villa Market is great (for Thailand, anyway )- I'd love to see one on the island. Forget about Tops,but Tesco,Macro,Big C,Samphet, not enough foreign community? C'mon Roo where else can I get Kippers and thick cut marmalade?( Although I still crave Macvities dark choc biscuits). But I agree that Tops is not as good as when it first started. I think the rot set in when they started selling Vegemite engine lubricant instead of Marmite food for the Gods and Brits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pothai Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 Heinz Baked Beans at 168 Baht a tin....bargain, just what everybody needs Where, where? Villa Market....Hua Hin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boater Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 ok, Villa market is here!! i went in there today, only just opened and the shelfs and freezer a bit empty but they had some exelent stock!! Lion Bars, Walkers Crisps, Turkey Frozen dinner and HEinz Baked Benz ++++ only Ferang products in store........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbk Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 Where is it located, Boater? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noodles Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 ok, Villa market is here!!i went in there today, only just opened and the shelfs and freezer a bit empty but they had some exelent stock!! Lion Bars, Walkers Crisps, Turkey Frozen dinner and HEinz Baked Benz ++++ only Ferang products in store........ Lion bars....now I havn't had one of those in years. Think I'll drive out have a looksy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooo Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 Where is it located, Boater? In the new Buddy complex oppsite the bar SBK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Wolfe Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 If they come ! A decent wine shop , amongst their other products would be very welcome - There is a wine bar right next to this place. It looks real wine bar snooty too; probably have Cuban cigars there as well... What Western food products are at Tops that one must purchase? I have never thought to go in there. I thought it was just another food shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean11 Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 ok, Villa market is here!!i went in there today, only just opened and the shelfs and freezer a bit empty but they had some exelent stock!! Lion Bars, Walkers Crisps, Turkey Frozen dinner and HEinz Baked Benz ++++ only Ferang products in store........ If they will have all (or at least most) of the items they offer in BKK, then it will be worthwhile to drive there even from Bangrak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samui04 Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 Where is it located, Boater? In the new Buddy complex oppsite the bar SBK. And where is the Buddy complex? ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbk Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 good question, since I only ever go to Immigration, Tesco and Makro But, if the Villa supermarket has some really delicious and hard to find foods, it sounds like it would be worth a trip over from Phangan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 Where is it located, Boater? In the new Buddy complex oppsite the bar SBK. And where is the Buddy complex? ..... Lamai. On the Ring Road. Just before Lamai beach road coming from Chaweng. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naomisri Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 They're getting new stuff down from Bangkok all of the time. Things I bought - frozen bagels, salt and vinegar Walkers crisps, Big box of cornflakes (they have cheerios, organic cereals as well as the usual frosties and all of those), also they have rice milk which is difficult to get anywhere else. Simple Green cleaning fluid which is biodegradable, lots of stuff that they have in Tops already though... Bit pricey too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
churchill Posted December 31, 2008 Author Share Posted December 31, 2008 They expect to be fully stocked in about 2 weeks , not selling wine though , unfortunately ! As I believe buddy own the wine bar next door . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuian Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 ...What Western food products are at Tops that one must purchase? ready made tsaziki, taramosalata, babaganosh, (various greek dips) Koestritzer (German black beer) an real lemons! (some japanese stuff 'n stuff) it looks as if changed it's manager/buyer - it's now definitely going down the drain... shame, I thought so when the fresh cut counter was closed down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbk Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 They're getting new stuff down from Bangkok all of the time. Things I bought - frozen bagels, salt and vinegar Walkers crisps, Big box of cornflakes (they have cheerios, organic cereals as well as the usual frosties and all of those), also they have rice milk which is difficult to get anywhere else. Simple Green cleaning fluid which is biodegradable, lots of stuff that they have in Tops already though... Bit pricey too Bagels!!! Ok, now I will definitely make the trip. I'll give you a ring when I do manage to come, naomisri, we should meet up again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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