Shops Running Out Of Products

[jombom]

Was in Friendship today --- no problem --- they had everything I needed --- no sign of panic buying --- all the shelves looked well stocked.

[BarryM]

^ same in Villa, except for water. Had to make do with Evian and San Pelligrono.

[McGarty]

This morning in BigC Extra on Klang.

Most products available. Though they do seem to sell out fast.

Plenty of people with trolleys full of food.

Plenty of veg again this morning.

Must be hit and miss on what day you go and at what time.

[tropo]

It was very busy at 10am in Foodland this morning. People were panicking.

My only panic buy was an extra 5kg bag of rice to keep the wife alive if things turn bad... and about 16 x 6L bottles of drinking water earlier this week.

[PattayaParent]

I had a similar experience in Big C extra in town today(Old Carrfour) basically many normal items were not available and not just foodstuffs so I guess it depends on where the central distribution center is for these companies. Left with my food shopping list untouched and went up the road to foodland !

That's just because they have no idea od stock control and re-ordering.

The Systems used by Big C and Tesco are actually very good, they also both outsource their supply chain to specialists that have vast experience in other countries. For smaller shops its more a matter of cashflow than not knowing about stock control, the only time they have money to buy new stock is when the old stock is sold or by having suppliers on terms.

That must be why the supermarkets shelves are empty and the local Mom & Pop stores and Thai markets don't have a problem.

[foxxx]

In Pattaya Now has a few shots on their site too www.inpattayanow.com/2011/10/26/inside-pattaya/pattaya-supermarkets-desperately-short-of-food-staples

[shartin]

Any suggestions on where would be the best bet would be for baby milk and nappies? Last week Tesco and Big C were very limited for both on all 3 days that we went hunting.

[thaiclan]

Just returned from BigC Extra. they were out of water, nappies, wet wipes, noodles, milk. The baguettes and in-baked breads were going fast as there was no stock of processed sliced bread.

Our water delivery from Mountain Spring is due on Friday and was wondering whether this would still happen? Anyone here still had their usual water delivery in the past 2 days?

Was thinking if it doesn't arrive it might be an opportune time to take the kids on a 3 week holiday outside of Thailand :-)

[koiwaolao]

Just returned from BigC Extra. they were out of water, nappies, wet wipes, noodles, milk. The baguettes and in-baked breads were going fast as there was no stock of processed sliced bread.

Our water delivery from Mountain Spring is due on Friday and was wondering whether this would still happen? Anyone here still had their usual water delivery in the past 2 days?

Was thinking if it doesn't arrive it might be an opportune time to take the kids on a 3 week holiday outside of Thailand :-)

Had my regular delivery by Riverfresh today, no problem.

[jombom]

It was very busy at 10am in Foodland this morning. People were panicking.

My only panic buy was an extra 5kg bag of rice to keep the wife alive if things turn bad... and about 16 x 6L bottles of drinking water earlier this week.

There is absolutely no problem with rice. How many tonnes do you want??

Re water ---- you have to be joking.

[Darrel]

Much of the problem with shortages seem to be down to people buying things here to be shipped off to the flooded areas as aid.

All very commendable but not very practical.

Farang charities usually say "dont send things, send money" as the logistics are much simpler (cheaper) when they can just buy what they need in bulk, rather than trying to distribute the assorted contents of 10,000 plastic bags.

[fred110]

Surely they have reverse osmosis places around where you can get a jug filled yes? If so nothing to worry about. Of course water out of the tap around Pattaya is just fine too although most not used to doing that probably don't want to take the chance.

Gotta hand it to asians, if it's one thing they are good at it's herd mentality. In this case it translates into hoarding, panic buying etc.

It's not just Asians. In the US when snow is coming, many people stock up on toilet paper! At least the Thais are buying food.

[fred110]

Much of the problem with shortages seem to be down to people buying things here to be shipped off to the flooded areas as aid.

All very commendable but not very practical.

Farang charities usually say "dont send things, send money" as the logistics are much simpler (cheaper) when they can just buy what they need in bulk, rather than trying to distribute the assorted contents of 10,000 plastic bags.

True, but in the flood areas the stores are empty or under water, no place to shop. The food and water gifts are saving lives.

[tropo]

It was very busy at 10am in Foodland this morning. People were panicking.

My only panic buy was an extra 5kg bag of rice to keep the wife alive if things turn bad... and about 16 x 6L bottles of drinking water earlier this week.

There is absolutely no problem with rice. How many tonnes do you want??

Re water ---- you have to be joking.

What do you mean "you have to be joking". Have a look around for bottled water today - it's no joke.

There must be some problem with rice. There was none at Big-C Xtra and it was being rationed at Foodland. I would guess it's being bought up to help the flood victims in shelters.

Where have you been?

[Ulysses G.]

Farang charities usually say "dont send things, send money" as the logistics are much simpler (cheaper) when they can just buy what they need in bulk, rather than trying to distribute the assorted contents of 10,000 plastic bags.

The Thais know that in LOS cash will probably be stolen where goods have a better chance of making it to the victims.

[besth]

Any suggestions on where would be the best bet would be for baby milk and nappies? Last week Tesco and Big C were very limited for both on all 3 days that we went hunting.

Villa had both yesterday

[BarryM]

Mata Hari restaurant ran out of Osciettra at 2135 last night. This is getting serious.

[wpcoe]

It was very busy at 10am in Foodland this morning. People were panicking.

My only panic buy was an extra 5kg bag of rice to keep the wife alive if things turn bad... and about 16 x 6L bottles of drinking water earlier this week.

There is absolutely no problem with rice. How many tonnes do you want??

Re water ---- you have to be joking.

What do you mean "you have to be joking". Have a look around for bottled water today - it's no joke.

Yeah, cuz SOMEone bought 96 litres of water. Just sayin'...

[Jingthing]

I want eggs!

[JimSiam]

One thing i couldnt find even before the flood was safron rice, any ideas?

[balo]

Just watcched on Thai TV that tons of water bottles have arrived Big C in Bangkok.

So maybe with any luck there is something left for tomorrow.

[anon8]

John Waters is the best when it comes to eggs fetish. But even John Waters's strange caged female eggs affectionado would find it difficult to score some eggs in Pattaya south, from what I understand.

On unrelated note, I'm returning to Pattaya on Nov 9th after 2 months holiday in Europe, but the way things look in Pattaya, perhaps it would be wiser to get on Air Asia and jet to KL for a month or so, until things get back to normal. I understand Pattaya is becoming a refugee camp site. I always rent in Pattaya, even when stay for 1.5 years straight. But this time it is going to to be different, I fear. God, if only KL wasn't so dreadfully boring.

Lets hope the 1 meter tide will not happen and life returns to normal. I'd wish good luck to all my Pattaya comerades, but 'good luck' in Thailand can mean so many different things. Take care, fellow farangs!

[jombom]

It was very busy at 10am in Foodland this morning. People were panicking.

My only panic buy was an extra 5kg bag of rice to keep the wife alive if things turn bad... and about 16 x 6L bottles of drinking water earlier this week.

There is absolutely no problem with rice. How many tonnes do you want??

Re water ---- you have to be joking.

What do you mean "you have to be joking". Have a look around for bottled water today - it's no joke.

There must be some problem with rice. There was none at Big-C Xtra and it was being rationed at Foodland. I would guess it's being bought up to help the flood victims in shelters.

Where have you been?

People actually buy bottled water and rice in supermarkets in Thailand. A truly amazing country.

For your info, I bought 5 litres of water today for 5 baht. I transfer it into smaller bottles myself.

If I need rice, I will go to my local friendly rice seller, who is quite sweet. At any given time, she has about 10 tonnes at her disposal. She can get another 40 tonnes tomorrow, based on a phone call.

[tropo]

People actually buy bottled water and rice in supermarkets in Thailand. A truly amazing country.

For your info, I bought 5 litres of water today for 5 baht. I transfer it into smaller bottles myself.

If I need rice, I will go to my local friendly rice seller, who is quite sweet. At any given time, she has about 10 tonnes at her disposal. She can get another 40 tonnes tomorrow, based on a phone call.

Yeah, why would I buy dirty rice from a friendly rice seller when I can grab a beautifully packaged 5 kg bag at my local supermarket or friendly local 7/11. Guess what - it's called convenience.

Where have you been? People buy rice and bottled water from supermarkets in just about every country on Earth. What an amazing world.

[jombom]

People actually buy bottled water and rice in supermarkets in Thailand. A truly amazing country.

For your info, I bought 5 litres of water today for 5 baht. I transfer it into smaller bottles myself.

If I need rice, I will go to my local friendly rice seller, who is quite sweet. At any given time, she has about 10 tonnes at her disposal. She can get another 40 tonnes tomorrow, based on a phone call.

Yeah, why would I buy dirty rice from a friendly rice seller when I can grab a beautifully packaged 5 kg bag at my local supermarket or friendly local 7/11. Guess what - it's called convenience.

Where have you been? People buy rice and bottled water from supermarkets in just about every country on Earth. What an amazing world.

Where have I been. Everywhere and nowhere Baby. That's where it's at.

Obviously some people should not be left out on their own.

Virtually everybody in Thailand buys rice from their local friendly rice seller. In case you hadn't noticed.

Errrr, because they boil it, the level of dirt does not bother them, and it did not bother your ancestors either.

[bazmlb]

Enough of the flamming people or this thread will be closed, it is meant to be useful to provide information about where products can be and cannot be found so lets keep it at that.

[timekeeper]

i visit most farang friendly stores on my regular shopping day as i can't get everything i want in one place

at this juncture i would like to commend Edwin, the owner of Foodland

under his orders, they started rationing water and rice about 12 days ago

he knew what was coming and showed some social responsibility

last week i visited Best, Friendship, Big C Ex and Central Tops and saw no other store rationing anything

Foodland gets my vote........

[DummDays]

I think, it is Time to make a Move away from Pattaya

So many Bangkokians are "evacuating" their Families to Pattaya,

so the basic Surplies will run out faster than you think

I will check to local Markets today and will make up my Mind

[toenail]

Some of the shortage (rice, bottled water) started a few weeks ago from people donating it to the flood victims...this week it is basically from the Bangkok folks invading Pattaya (yes, I know the yellow shirts are good for the economy) and us locals hording items in fear. After seeing a picture of FROC (flood relief) warehouse that was full of donations and NOT going anywhere (due to no organization) I don't think it is wise to buy items right now and donate them until there is a decent, organized set-up in getting these items to people that really need it. NOTE: Please correct me it there is! I feel a month from now when the flooding isn't in the news, the poor flood victims without jobs will be forgotten.

[dogtim]

The new FROC spokesman. 'There are no shortages and Bangkok is not flooded, it is all Farang propoganda!'