ysamui Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 Tonic Water is as scarce as hens teeth in Koh Samui. Is this the same throughout Thailand? Not only are the sales of Gin down 90% over the last 5 months. More importantly, I am being deprived of enjoying one of my favourite drinks. Does anyone know the real reason for these constant stock shortages of Tonic Water that we are experiencing? Attached Thumbnails Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaiPauly Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 Plentiful in Chiang Mai at the moment. My local Macro store DID run out 2 weeks ago, but have plenty again now 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David48 Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 (edited) I a bit partial to an occassional G n T. But only when the weather is hot, and the duty free that I bought coming back into Australia was a bottle of Bundy Rum Edited May 13, 2012 by David48 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shot Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 Check the Mom & Pop mini marts, they have it most of the time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darrel Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 The supply of Schweppes went wrong during the floods and took a long time to re-establish itself. As far as I know there is only one factory and so I suppose if there are any problems with it all production grinds to a halt. No current shortage of Schweppes in Pattaya though so maybe it's just a Koh Samui distribution problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daftpunker Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 im feeeling supersonic giv me gin and tonic 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigJohnnyBKK Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 Why not just buy a few cases next chance you get, not like it goes bad. . . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ysamui Posted May 13, 2012 Author Share Posted May 13, 2012 The supply of Schweppes went wrong during the floods and took a long time to re-establish itself. As far as I know there is only one factory and so I suppose if there are any problems with it all production grinds to a halt. No current shortage of Schweppes in Pattaya though so maybe it's just a Koh Samui distribution problem. It has been in and out of stock for 5 months here in Samui. I was told that it had something to do with a supply problem with the cans?? I think Samui is one of the last drop off points due to the additional cost involved in shipping it across the water. The profit is higher for Schweppes to sell the limited amount of product closer to their distribution and factory sites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ysamui Posted May 13, 2012 Author Share Posted May 13, 2012 Why not just buy a few cases next chance you get, not like it goes bad. . . Good advice. Been there, done that! I just could not get enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ysamui Posted May 13, 2012 Author Share Posted May 13, 2012 Plentiful in Chiang Mai at the moment. My local Macro store DID run out 2 weeks ago, but have plenty again now Unfortunately, it is a bit out of the way to get there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
engrin Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 Chang has their own brand in bottles. Or is it signha? Had a few too many last night. Available at lotus express. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VocalNeal Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 (edited) It has been in and out of stock for 5 months here in Samui. You chose to live in Samui not us. When in Rome...... You could drive to Surat Thani and see if there is any there or contact the agent or... Edit: Go to the best hotel on Samui. Go to the bar order a gin and tonic. While sipping it ask if you can talk to the F&B manager. Ask him/her where he/she buys his tonic because it is your favorite drink and you can find any on the island. Where's the slap myself on the side of the head emoticon? Some people should not leave home. Edited May 13, 2012 by VocalNeal 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardholder Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 Plentiful in Chiang Mai at the moment. My local Macro store DID run out 2 weeks ago, but have plenty again now That is a very helpful comment for someone living in Samui Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaiPauly Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 Plentiful in Chiang Mai at the moment. My local Macro store DID run out 2 weeks ago, but have plenty again now That is a very helpful comment for someone living in Samui Plentiful in Chiang Mai at the moment. My local Macro store DID run out 2 weeks ago, but have plenty again now That is a very helpful comment for someone living in Samui Aaheem....he asked if anyone else had problems getting it in other parts of THAILAND Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBL Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 Couldn't find it in Ubon tesco, Korat tesco, Kanchanuri tesco - they all had a place for it on the shelf - had more luck buyin limited amounts @ smaller alcohol shops near major hotels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigJohnnyBKK Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 7-11 carries it near my home, along with ginger ale and root beer! Admittedly a large one right next to a very large and expensive condo. . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geriatrickid Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 It is in scarce supply at times in Patong. Have found it in some Family Marts. One day there were a few cans at teh Big One, then wham, sold out. 7-11, Big C didn't have it. I note the scarcity in Samui. This suggests to me this region is suffering a shortage and I dare say selective discrimination. Why is it Beefeater is difficult to find, Tanqueray is available at the airport and some shps, and the lacklustre Gordon's is all around? The worst is that horrible Geneva Gin or Saphire Blue bottle poison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardholder Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 That is a very helpful comment for someone living in Samui Aaheem....he asked if anyone else had problems getting it in other parts of THAILAND Aaheem.. Note to self: read all of a post before even trying to suggest that another TV member is being anything less than helpful ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesbrock Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 It has been in and out of stock for 5 months here in Samui. You chose to live in Samui not us. When in Rome...... You could drive to Surat Thani and see if there is any there or contact the agent or... Edit: Go to the best hotel on Samui. Go to the bar order a gin and tonic. While sipping it ask if you can talk to the F&B manager. Ask him/her where he/she buys his tonic because it is your favorite drink and you can find any on the island. Where's the slap myself on the side of the head emoticon? Some people should not leave home. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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