The Cost Of Re-Hydration At Don Muang

[PEP]

It was just the other day that we arrived at Don Muang Domestic Terminal after a hot, tiring morning savouring the thrills of Bangkok Shopping. All ticketed, checked-in and then through security we wandered into the departure hall.

“Wifey-Who-Has-To-Be-Obeyed” needed a drink of water NOW! A little bit frayed around the edges myself, I directed her to the nearest food outlet which was K.F.*^. She deployed one of her many 100Baht banknotes in exchange of a small bottle of drinking water and some change. Moments after gulping some of the water she remarked; “I think I have been overcharged or received the wrong change”. I wandered over to the shop assistant and enquired; “How much does a bottle of water cost?” The answer; “35Baht, sir.” Goodness gracious me that is expensive even for an airport environment was my thought.

Enquiries continued:- Adjacent outlet, something to do with Donuts, advertised price - - 30Baht. Next one, Burger Something - - 30Baht.

Where we eventually sat down, fifty metres away, for R & R, opposite the 7/11 the exact same bottle of water in that outlet was just 14Baht.

Question? Who is "Having a Lend of Who?"

[IrishIvan]

70 cents difference?

[aussiebebe]

not really a D.M.-specific issue - McDs charge around 50 baht for Evian bottled water everywhere in Thailand, for example. I recently saw cans of soft drinks for sale at Swampy for 120 - so it could be worse

[sezzo]

Peter,

When was the last time you bought a bottle of water at Sydney airport. $4.50 AUD for a small bottle and that was about 5 years ago. Couldnt believe it

[Terry Newman]

Peter,

When was the last time you bought a bottle of water at Sydney airport. $4.50 AUD for a small bottle and that was about 5 years ago. Couldnt believe it

$7 on last year when I visited Australia, I just found the pic, it is 500ML Mt Franklin Brand. I took a pic I was so shocked.

[sezzo]

Peter,

When was the last time you bought a bottle of water at Sydney airport. $4.50 AUD for a small bottle and that was about 5 years ago. Couldnt believe it

$7 on last year when I visited Australia, I just found the pic, it is 500ML Mt Franklin Brand. I took a pic I was so shocked.

As Graham Kennedy once said " Faaaaaaark Faaaaark"

[mca]

Pep mate I guess they're relying on razor sharp observational folks such as yourself to not notice their prices.

"something to do with Donuts" " Burger something..."

Sheesh!

[Farma]

I don't know if Boots have opened shops in DM yet.

Boots in swampy departures sells 500ML bottles of water for 8 Baht

[andiwilson]

The thing that suprised me about Don Muang was the difficulty in getting a beer there. I could only find it for sale in the 7-11 and unfortunately my visit was outside of the hours they are allowed to sell alcohol.

[eeeya]

Oh dear. I think ill drink from the bum gun

[jbrain]

This is a thread over a restaurant at an airport charging a 15 - 20 Baht premium over the supermarket price for a bottle of water?

Amazing.

[mca]

This is a thread over a restaurant at an airport charging a 15 - 20 Baht premium over the supermarket price for a bottle of water?

Amazing.

Well it nearly came to blows in the motoring forum over tyre pressures.....

[how241]

All airports rip you of the same way. They know they "got-you" trapped, so they are free to charge whateven they want to.

[Genericnic]

It was just the other day that we arrived at Don Muang Domestic Terminal after a hot, tiring morning savouring the thrills of Bangkok Shopping. All ticketed, checked-in and then through security we wandered into the departure hall.

“Wifey-Who-Has-To-Be-Obeyed” needed a drink of water NOW! A little bit frayed around the edges myself, I directed her to the nearest food outlet which was K.F.*^. She deployed one of her many 100Baht banknotes in exchange of a small bottle of drinking water and some change. Moments after gulping some of the water she remarked; “I think I have been overcharged or received the wrong change”. I wandered over to the shop assistant and enquired; “How much does a bottle of water cost?” The answer; “35Baht, sir.” Goodness gracious me that is expensive even for an airport environment was my thought.

Enquiries continued:- Adjacent outlet, something to do with Donuts, advertised price - - 30Baht. Next one, Burger Something - - 30Baht.

Where we eventually sat down, fifty metres away, for R & R, opposite the 7/11 the exact same bottle of water in that outlet was just 14Baht.

Question? Who is "Having a Lend of Who?"

If you were flying AA, you are lucky she got thirsty in the terminal. Last year on a return AA flight from BKK to Chiang Mai, I was charged 90 baht for a 350 ml bottle of water. An of course, if you want water on an AA flight, you have to buy theirs. Can't bring any aboard with you. And they wonder why I prefer trains.

David

[MeMock]

So how much was it at the 7/11?

[12DrinkMore]

Once you go through the passport control at Swampy, the price of everything rockets upwards.

Tax free, my arse.

Extortion is the word.

[mca]

Tax free, my arse.

Er....I'll pass if you don't mind

[quandow]

This is nothing new. Airports know they have a captive audience which allows for the financial raping of those who didn't think ahead. I bring at least two bottles of water with me and fill them as necessary from the water faucet. I am not a cheap charlie, but I DETEST this type of price gouging for water!

[belg]

coconut right from the nut... 300 baht for your refreshing drink @ phuket airport

[PEP]

Gentlemen /My mate Sezzo / and Ladies,

My intent in the original post was to point out the relevant difference in prices of a 350Ml bottle of water within 50 metres at Airside Don Muang. I am not a scrouge but resent the blatent overpricing.

I well know the prices at other countries so did not compare with them nor would I compare the cost of services, electricity or local foodstufs.

[SeaVisionBurma]

If you were flying AA, you are lucky she got thirsty in the terminal. Last year on a return AA flight from BKK to Chiang Mai, I was charged 90 baht for a 350 ml bottle of water.

90 baht for a 350ml bottle of water - are you sure? This sounds like an old whine exaggerated over time.

I use Air Asia frequently - and I thought it was 30 baht for a 200ml bottle. Never seen a bigger one. I'm quite certain it is on their inflight menu at 30 baht for a bottle of water.

An of course, if you want water on an AA flight, you have to buy theirs.

I always bring my own water etc onto their flights. Never been told I have to buy theirs. Not once.

Either have an empty water bottle with you after you clear security, and then fill it up at one of the water coolers - or buy it from a shop airside.

I eat my own food and take my own drinks on Air Asia for most flights (occasionally I'll buy on board if I forgot to plan ahead, but this is rare)

[Farma]

I always bring my own water etc onto their flights. Never been told I have to buy theirs. Not once

Tsk tsk give yourself a slap on the wrist you naughty boy

From the Airasia website FAQ's.

Can I bring my own food onboard?

We do not allow outside food or beverages onboard.

[SeaVisionBurma]

I gather I'm not one of their high-revenue pax in that case

[geriatrickid]

If you were flying AA, you are lucky she got thirsty in the terminal. Last year on a return AA flight from BKK to Chiang Mai, I was charged 90 baht for a 350 ml bottle of water.

90 baht for a 350ml bottle of water - are you sure? This sounds like an old whine exaggerated over time.

I use Air Asia frequently - and I thought it was 30 baht for a 200ml bottle. Never seen a bigger one. I'm quite certain it is on their inflight menu at 30 baht for a bottle of water.

You are both incorrect 30 baht for 330ml.

Here's the menu. I hate to break some hearts, but the costs are quite reasonable

http://www.airasia.c...light-menu.page

Seavision was overly conservative by 130ml and genericnic inflated the price 3X

Edited February 12, 2013 by geriatrickid

[SeaVisionBurma]

We'll get it right eventually. Was sure about the price.

[Genericnic]

If you were flying AA, you are lucky she got thirsty in the terminal. Last year on a return AA flight from BKK to Chiang Mai, I was charged 90 baht for a 350 ml bottle of water.

90 baht for a 350ml bottle of water - are you sure? This sounds like an old whine exaggerated over time.

I use Air Asia frequently - and I thought it was 30 baht for a 200ml bottle. Never seen a bigger one. I'm quite certain it is on their inflight menu at 30 baht for a bottle of water.

You are both incorrect 30 baht for 330ml.

Here's the menu. I hate to break some hearts, but the costs are quite reasonable

http://www.airasia.c...light-menu.page

Seavision was overly conservative by 130ml and genericnic inflated the price 3X

Interesting. I actually was charged 90 baht. Maybe the flight attendants are starting to do tea money too.

Happy to see the change. Staying well hydrated, especially on long flights really is a health issue.

David

[marstons]

suggest you get a wife who does not have to be obeyed now, then you would find 7/11s as you walked through. Are you the husband or a servant, of course fast food outlets are going to be more expensive than a 7/11 anywhere.

[Chao Lao Beach]

On JetStar the "flying matrasses" are on a hefty commission's. It encourages them to push it crap over priced food. The same goes for check in with excess baggage, that's why they nail you when you are 1kg over. it is not called ScabStar for nothing !!!!

Edited February 12, 2013 by Chao Lao Beach

[Shot]

“Wifey-Who-Has-To-Be-Obeyed”

[hagler]

If you were flying AA, you are lucky she got thirsty in the terminal. Last year on a return AA flight from BKK to Chiang Mai, I was charged 90 baht for a 350 ml bottle of water.

90 baht for a 350ml bottle of water - are you sure? This sounds like an old whine exaggerated over time.

I use Air Asia frequently - and I thought it was 30 baht for a 200ml bottle. Never seen a bigger one. I'm quite certain it is on their inflight menu at 30 baht for a bottle of water.

You are both incorrect 30 baht for 330ml.

Here's the menu. I hate to break some hearts, but the costs are quite reasonable

http://www.airasia.c...light-menu.page

Seavision was overly conservative by 130ml and genericnic inflated the price 3X

Interesting. I actually was charged 90 baht. Maybe the flight attendants are starting to do tea money too.

Happy to see the change. Staying well hydrated, especially on long flights really is a health issue.

David

what change? has always been 30 baht.