maesai Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 Flew out of Don Muang the other day. Stopped by Burger King for a bite. All the combo meals were over 200 baht except for one shown on a poster. Written only in Thai (including the price). 145 baht for a pork, bacon, & cheese burger with fries and a drink. Guess they didn't want the wealthy farang to know about that one. Also, the kid handing out fliers for it was only giving them to Thais. Had to ask him for one. Rather sneaky, if you ask me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokie36 Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 They all taste the same anyway*...! Yes always buy the cheapest * I imagine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boater Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 will always rate BK over Mc'ds and KFC here 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimpy Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 I saw that too. The fact that the price was in written Thai script was a little like visiting National Parks, where the Thai price is cleverly written in Thai script. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post FarangBuddha Posted February 9, 2011 Popular Post Share Posted February 9, 2011 I saw that too. The fact that the price was in written Thai script was a little like visiting National Parks, where the Thai price is cleverly written in Thai script. Wow...imagine that...writing signs in Thai in Thailand...how dastardly sneaky of them...surely this practice of posting signs in a country's own language in that country is something only done in Thailand and nowhere else 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAYNEandAEI Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 Duel pricing at burger king OR how to burn the hand that feeds you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post whybother Posted February 9, 2011 Popular Post Share Posted February 9, 2011 I saw that too. The fact that the price was in written Thai script was a little like visiting National Parks, where the Thai price is cleverly written in Thai script. Wow...imagine that...writing signs in Thai in Thailand...how dastardly sneaky of them...surely this practice of posting signs in a country's own language in that country is something only done in Thailand and nowhere else Posting numerals in Thai is sneaky, given that they are rarely used. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunDave Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 I saw that too. The fact that the price was in written Thai script was a little like visiting National Parks, where the Thai price is cleverly written in Thai script. Wow...imagine that...writing signs in Thai in Thailand...how dastardly sneaky of them...surely this practice of posting signs in a country's own language in that country is something only done in Thailand and nowhere else Fair comment, but it is rather noticeable that Thailand is quite happy to use "farang" numerals for many, many things, but not so happy to do so when dual pricing is in effect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonrakers Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 I saw that too. The fact that the price was in written Thai script was a little like visiting National Parks, where the Thai price is cleverly written in Thai script. Wow...imagine that...writing signs in Thai in Thailand...how dastardly sneaky of them...surely this practice of posting signs in a country's own language in that country is something only done in Thailand and nowhere else Epic fail. Take of those rose tinted specs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JurgenG Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 (edited) I saw that too. The fact that the price was in written Thai script was a little like visiting National Parks, where the Thai price is cleverly written in Thai script. Wow...imagine that...writing signs in Thai in Thailand...how dastardly sneaky of them...surely this practice of posting signs in a country's own language in that country is something only done in Thailand and nowhere else Epic fail. Take of those rose tinted specs. you're so right ! Is it that difficult to understand that people wish to speak their own language in their own country ? You make an effort, you get a discount, that's what I would call a good incentive, right ? Edited February 9, 2011 by JurgenG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanForbes Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 (edited) You can get a chicken or pork burger at 7-11 for 20 baht. Why pay more for something that ain't much better? I only go to a specific Mr Mikes because I can flirt with a certain girl. Other than that I'll stick with my 30 baht Kow Padt or Padt Thai. Oh, I'm sorry, it was at the AIRPORT Burger King. The airports ALWAYS add another 100 baht onto EVERYTHING. That is why I mostly fly Thai air or Bangkok air. They have a lounge where you can eat for free and rest in comfort while waiting for your flight. It's either that or I pack a sandwich BEFORE I leave for the airport if I'm flying on one of the cheaper, no frills flights. Edited February 9, 2011 by IanForbes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotsdude Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 Food is supposed to be cheaper in Thai... When it comes to fast food it's most certainly not cheap... slightly less than the uk but not by much.. all processed junk and crap anyway... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JurgenG Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 Beside that, now I'm craving for a burger. Where am I going to have a burger where I am, here, in the middle of nowhere OP, I hate you ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardholder Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 You can get a chicken or pork burger at 7-11 for 20 baht. Why pay more for something that ain't much better? I only go to a specific Mr Mikes because I can flirt with a certain girl. Other than that I'll stick with my 30 baht Kow Padt or Padt Thai. Oh, I'm sorry, it was at the AIRPORT Burger King. The airports ALWAYS add another 100 baht onto EVERYTHING. That is why I mostly fly Thai air or Bangkok air. They have a lounge where you can eat for free and rest in comfort while waiting for your flight. It's either that or I pack a sandwich BEFORE I leave for the airport if I'm flying on one of the cheaper, no frills flights. But I am sure you appreciate Ian, not everyone wants khao pad or pad tThai - it is why they look for BK, McD or KFC signage (and menus in English). Always personal choice but I think pulling out your own sandwich on a flight makes you look a bit of a ............ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses G. Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 Food is supposed to be cheaper in Thai... Of course. Everyone knows that Thailand is just one big Disneyland for degenerate tightwads, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokie36 Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 You can get a chicken or pork burger at 7-11 for 20 baht. Why pay more for something that ain't much better? I only go to a specific Mr Mikes because I can flirt with a certain girl. Other than that I'll stick with my 30 baht Kow Padt or Padt Thai. Oh, I'm sorry, it was at the AIRPORT Burger King. The airports ALWAYS add another 100 baht onto EVERYTHING. That is why I mostly fly Thai air or Bangkok air. They have a lounge where you can eat for free and rest in comfort while waiting for your flight. It's either that or I pack a sandwich BEFORE I leave for the airport if I'm flying on one of the cheaper, no frills flights. But I am sure you appreciate Ian, not everyone wants khao pad or pad tThai - it is why they look for BK, McD or KFC signage (and menus in English). Always personal choice but I think pulling out your own sandwich on a flight makes you look a bit of a ............ Smart arse? I would think that for a second until I see what the airline offered me....then the only feeling would be one of envy....the Bangkok Airways lounges are good although if you pile your plate too high and listen carefully you can hear a low murmur of pumpui from the lovely young ladies..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanForbes Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 You can get a chicken or pork burger at 7-11 for 20 baht. Why pay more for something that ain't much better? I only go to a specific Mr Mikes because I can flirt with a certain girl. Other than that I'll stick with my 30 baht Kow Padt or Padt Thai. Oh, I'm sorry, it was at the AIRPORT Burger King. The airports ALWAYS add another 100 baht onto EVERYTHING. That is why I mostly fly Thai air or Bangkok air. They have a lounge where you can eat for free and rest in comfort while waiting for your flight. It's either that or I pack a sandwich BEFORE I leave for the airport if I'm flying on one of the cheaper, no frills flights. But I am sure you appreciate Ian, not everyone wants khao pad or pad tThai - it is why they look for BK, McD or KFC signage (and menus in English). Always personal choice but I think pulling out your own sandwich on a flight makes you look a bit of a ............ :lol: I refuse to eat at airports or purchase anything in airports. They are all a ripoff. That includes ANY airport in any country. I'm quite happy eating my home made sandwich BEFORE I get on the plane. Most flights offer some sort of meal or snack anyway. The only ones that don't are the cheap charlie flights. I only fly cheap charlie flights if their schedule fits my schedule perfectly. I balance out what I pay for the value I get. You don't get value for your money in airports. Oh, and I DO enjoy a good burger from time to time. I just want it to suit my surroundings and not have it forced on me as the only option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thongkorn Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 Maybe they have started to inflict them on the Thais , mac sh.t burgers full of crapp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimpy Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 [ I refuse to eat at airports or purchase anything in airports. They are all a ripoff. That includes ANY airport in any country. I'm quite happy eating my home made sandwich BEFORE I get on the plane. Most flights offer some sort of meal or snack anyway. The only ones that don't are the cheap charlie flights. I only fly cheap charlie flights if their schedule fits my schedule perfectly. I balance out what I pay for the value I get. You don't get value for your money in airports. Oh, and I DO enjoy a good burger from time to time. I just want it to suit my surroundings and not have it forced on me as the only option. Actually, if you order the meal that is secretly intended for Thais, the price if very close to non-airport Burger Kings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonrakers Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 I saw that too. The fact that the price was in written Thai script was a little like visiting National Parks, where the Thai price is cleverly written in Thai script. Wow...imagine that...writing signs in Thai in Thailand...how dastardly sneaky of them...surely this practice of posting signs in a country's own language in that country is something only done in Thailand and nowhere else Epic fail. Take of those rose tinted specs. you're so right ! Is it that difficult to understand that people wish to speak their own language in their own country ? You make an effort, you get a discount, that's what I would call a good incentive, right ? Can you really not recognise the deceit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thongkorn Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 I know its a bit off topic but talk about decite, I walked into the big shop on the corner of second road and Patty Clang to do some shopping. I saw some cornflakes , they where priced very cheaply . I thought i would buy a packet along with my other bits of shopping,When i got to the checkout and the girl rang them through the till the price came up as nearly double. i asked why , the girl openly said "you not Thai". i said I live here, She called over the manage, he wanted my address and to see my passport believe it or not , at the point i said "don't bother keep all your stuff" and left them without paying, and where they where. I have never been ask to produce my passport before when i have tried to buy cornflakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SantiSuk Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 ........ It's either that or I pack a sandwich BEFORE I leave for the airport if I'm flying on one of the cheaper, no frills flights. ......... Always personal choice but I think pulling out your own sandwich on a flight makes you look a bit of a ............ Oh poor thing. Never mind laddie - one day you'll grow up and not give a monkeys about what people think of such a trivial thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 It depends on the sandwich! I remember once I broke out a fantastic muffaletta on departure from New Orleans and people all around me including the flight attendants were visibly jealous to the point of salivation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mca Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 I know its a bit off topic but talk about decite, I walked into the big shop on the corner of second road and Patty Clang to do some shopping. I saw some cornflakes , they where priced very cheaply . I thought i would buy a packet along with my other bits of shopping,When i got to the checkout and the girl rang them through the till the price came up as nearly double. i asked why , the girl openly said "you not Thai". i said I live here, She called over the manage, he wanted my address and to see my passport believe it or not , at the point i said "don't bother keep all your stuff" and left them without paying, and where they where. I have never been ask to produce my passport before when i have tried to buy cornflakes. <deleted>? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 Locals know the place. I am curious buy some cornflakes there now to check it out. That's hilarious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardholder Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 You can get a chicken or pork burger at 7-11 for 20 baht. Why pay more for something that ain't much better? I only go to a specific Mr Mikes because I can flirt with a certain girl. Other than that I'll stick with my 30 baht Kow Padt or Padt Thai. Oh, I'm sorry, it was at the AIRPORT Burger King. The airports ALWAYS add another 100 baht onto EVERYTHING. That is why I mostly fly Thai air or Bangkok air. They have a lounge where you can eat for free and rest in comfort while waiting for your flight. It's either that or I pack a sandwich BEFORE I leave for the airport if I'm flying on one of the cheaper, no frills flights. But I am sure you appreciate Ian, not everyone wants khao pad or pad tThai - it is why they look for BK, McD or KFC signage (and menus in English). Always personal choice but I think pulling out your own sandwich on a flight makes you look a bit of a ............ :lol: I refuse to eat at airports or purchase anything in airports. They are all a ripoff. That includes ANY airport in any country. I'm quite happy eating my home made sandwich BEFORE I get on the plane. Most flights offer some sort of meal or snack anyway. The only ones that don't are the cheap charlie flights. I only fly cheap charlie flights if their schedule fits my schedule perfectly. I balance out what I pay for the value I get. You don't get value for your money in airports. Oh, and I DO enjoy a good burger from time to time. I just want it to suit my surroundings and not have it forced on me as the only option. So I can delete my mental image of you eating a vegemite sandwich on home made bread. :D :jap: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JurgenG Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 Can you really not recognise the deceit? Where you see deceits I see opportunities We will maybe seated next to each other in the same aircraft in the future but never ask how much I paid for my seat Life sucks I know I mean, I heard .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fookhaht Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 Hilarious in a "laughing-to-keep-from-crying" way.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanForbes Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 So I can delete my mental image of you eating a vegemite sandwich on home made bread. :D :jap: :lol: Yah, you can certainly delete THAT image. Vegemite and Marmite? I HATE that stuff. But my first wife from Tasmania loved it. I couldn't even stand the smell. I love home made bread, though. I make great sandwiches out of fresh cooked chicken or ham and Canadian chedder cheese. Unfortunately, in Thailand you can't buy cheese without remortgaging the house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyride Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 I know its a bit off topic but talk about decite, I walked into the big shop on the corner of second road and Patty Clang to do some shopping. I saw some cornflakes , they where priced very cheaply . I thought i would buy a packet along with my other bits of shopping,When i got to the checkout and the girl rang them through the till the price came up as nearly double. i asked why , the girl openly said "you not Thai". i said I live here, She called over the manage, he wanted my address and to see my passport believe it or not , at the point i said "don't bother keep all your stuff" and left them without paying, and where they where. I have never been ask to produce my passport before when i have tried to buy cornflakes. Now I believe anything in Thailand but by your description this shop is among the Top supermarkets in Thailand. They'll be asking for a passport to get thier loyalty card next. Oops, sorry, they do!! BUT are you aware that many goods are dual priced and the lower one applies to the loyalty card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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