Lost in LOS Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 (edited) I don't drink soft drinks, but many friends and girlfriends do. I have noticed that lately many pattaya restaurants in the main shopping malls don't sell coke or pepsi. My friend went to several in Central and they don't sell it at all anymore, used to. We went to fugi at big c today and they didn't have it, I asked the waitress and she said they are not selling it. I asked why and she didnt have a clue. Anybody know what happened? Seems very strange, but TIT so the answer may surprise us. Edited January 9, 2012 by Lost in LOS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohyesuare Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Thailand is coming out with its own versions, some names being thrown around are Bangcoke and Thaipsi. Look for them in those stores soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bergen Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Production still not up and running after Bkk floodings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohyesuare Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Production still not up and running after Bkk floodings? That is right, they are still processing the flood water to be used in production of the new drinks. They are also in talks to have the drinks exported so everyone can have " A Taste of Thailand". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ignis Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Went into Makro and Big C Pattaya yesterday, they had both Coke and Pepsi, but NO sugar free ones........ Also on way home near me popped into Tesco Express 1st time since they were flooded. they had Just a few Coke and Pepsi + 6 bottles of Coke Zero + 4 packs of cans of Coke Zero Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LennyW Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Both the Coke and Pepsi rep's come round our shop twice a week, whilst there was a disruption in supply during the floods in the outer BKK area, did not seem to be any halt in production, maybe some of the smaller shops are still trying a wee gouge, should be really as normal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ungabunga Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Can't find "Pepsi Max" either, I looked in all supermarkets and Makro..Whilst looking I came across plenty of "Big Cola" and even found a rather arabic looking "Mecca Cola"! whatever next... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrickinpattaya Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Apparently "Big cola" has a massive promotion on, must be giving it away cheap. We went to Khao keow zoo and the posters were all over the place, you couldnt buy coke or Pepsi there either. Big Cola isnt the same, its Caffine free for a start! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toenail Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 You can find regular coke and pepsi in cans and bottles. The strange thing is that the diet ones (Coke light and Pepsi max) still cannot be "canned" at te factory which was flooded. Must be two different plants since the regular coke and pepsi are now found in cans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whybother Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 You can find regular coke and pepsi in cans and bottles. The strange thing is that the diet ones (Coke light and Pepsi max) still cannot be "canned" at te factory which was flooded. Must be two different plants since the regular coke and pepsi are now found in cans. I got cans of Coke Zero for the first time in about 8 weeks the other day (in Bangkok). About the only soft drink (besides "Big Cola") that's been available recently has been Coke. There have occasionally been some other flavoured soft drinks, but I haven't seen any Pepsi for a while either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chops Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 I'm a Coke Zero fan but I can't find it anymore. Now I drink Fanta and regulars Coke. All I can say is it's putting unwanted pounds on me at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Conners Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Apparently "Big cola" has a massive promotion on, must be giving it away cheap. We went to Khao keow zoo and the posters were all over the place, you couldnt buy coke or Pepsi there either. Big Cola isnt the same, its Caffine free for a start! I tried Big Cola the other day. Thought it tasted weird, a bit like root beer. I didn't realize it's caffeine free, that would be a big plus for me, I really don't support caffeine well. If now they could make a sugar free version as well I think I could get used to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gone Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 I'm a Diabetic and have been trying to find bot Max & Zero for 2 months now here in Pattaya. Just last week my local 7-11 (Soi Siam Country) had a bunch of Max so I bought 6 cans thinking it was all back to normal. Haven't seen it in there since and that was about 10 days ago. Was in Foodland yesterday and there were a few Zero cans there so I bought another 6 (was on the bike). This is all leading to periodic mixes of Sang Som & Cola and has been a long time in waiting. No I don't like Tonic water. Thank the Pepsi & Coke Lourdes for allowing diabetics to periodically get pissed once again !!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oink Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 The bottle shops in Khao Talo have trays of Zero but no Coke Lite or Pepsi Max yet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparebox2 Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 What is soft drink? You mean soda? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oink Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 You can get bottles of Soda as well but it is a bit boring unles you put lemon in it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gone Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 The bottle shops in Khao Talo have trays of Zero but no Coke Lite or Pepsi Max yet! Zero IS lite mate. Coke Zero = sugar free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost in LOS Posted January 10, 2012 Author Share Posted January 10, 2012 so does anyone know why so many well known restaurnts arent selling it? readily available in the markets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whybother Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 The bottle shops in Khao Talo have trays of Zero but no Coke Lite or Pepsi Max yet! Zero IS lite mate. Coke Zero = sugar free. Coke Zero is not Coke Light (Diet Coke). Yes they are all sugar free but they are not the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whybother Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 so does anyone know why so many well known restaurnts arent selling it? readily available in the markets It's not that "readily available". There is some stock around, but it usually doesn't last long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RabC Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 so does anyone know why so many well known restaurnts arent selling it? readily available in the markets I would hazard a guess that the restaurants are using "Post Mix" machines and not cans or bottles and that there is still a problem with post mix production or supply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
necronx99 Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 What is soft drink? You mean soda? Yes, soft drink is what everyone else calls "a soda" "Soda", is plain unflavoured carbonated water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Conners Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 Soft drinks are any non-alcoholic drink afaik. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcyachty Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 Coke and Pepsi have plants in the Northeast, Bangkok and Southern Thailand. Everything is bottled/canned in all 3 except diet drinks which was in Bangkok until it was flooded out. Right now 2 out of 3 plants are supporting the country so may be why supply is down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balo Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 Coke is not good for your body so now would be a good time to quit coke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses G. Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 It tastes good though and once in a while is good enough for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bergen Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 Coke is not good for your body so now would be a good time to quit coke. I drink Pepsi Max (when available) so I should be safe then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Conners Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 Stick with The Real ThingTM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tropo Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 Soft drinks are any non-alcoholic drink afaik. But doesn't include pure fruit juices - or milk drinks etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raro Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 Soft drinks are any non-alcoholic drink afaik. ...never thought you're an expert on that..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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