nong38 Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 The 63cl bottles of Singha seem to have disappeared from 7-11 and Big C now they only have 50cl bottles at around 55bts are you finding the same? When the sudden tax increase came into force many beers were not be found, when Chang Classic re-appeared the 64cl bottle had dropped to 63cl and the strength went down from 6.4% to 6% seems like the brewers are after more profits as well as the Govt, just like our countries of birth. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
namdocmai Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 I don't understand that way of making profit. They make a new bottle from 1cl smaller ,that costs the factory a lot of money and all the old bottles can't be refilled anymore. Will that be worth all the effort? Maybe the customers feel cheated and start buying another brand. I stopped drinking in Thailand so i don't care at all. I drink occasionly maybe once a month and still get headaches from that so i don't see the use of it. In Europe i can drink as much as i want and never have headaches. Beer is very expensive in Thailand and not of a good quality. Paulaner in Germany is 1 euro for 50 cl and is a great beer.Mr. Chang can't seduce me anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitsune Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 Judging by the amount of people still getting pissed out of their heads or drinking and driving, the price is still not high enough. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skint Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 The 63cl bottles of Singha seem to have disappeared from 7-11 and Big C now they only have 50cl bottles at around 55bts are you finding the same? When the sudden tax increase came into force many beers were not be found, when Chang Classic re-appeared the 64cl bottle had dropped to 63cl and the strength went down from 6.4% to 6% seems like the brewers are after more profits as well as the Govt, just like our countries of birth. Generally that's what they do is slyly reduce content in our countries of birth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wym Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 If you are so dependent on alcohol, or so close to being broke that you worry how much it costs, that you have to post about such a petty issue on a public web forum, you have much bigger things to worry about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daoyai Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 If you are so dependent on alcohol, or so close to being broke that you worry how much it costs, that you have to post about such a petty issue on a public web forum, you have much bigger things to worry about. The point is about hyperinflation of an already overpriced commodity. The beer and wine situation here is dismal and getting worse, low quality and high prices. The still low cost of many fruits and veggies helps to balance out the situation for me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beautifulthailand99 Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Being going on since time immemorial and ain't that the Dhamma ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireMedic Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 I noticed a few weeks ago at the our local buffet place..Smaller Sing Yai, same old price. I was pretty aggravated and since then I haven't seen any around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h90 Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 I don't understand that way of making profit. They make a new bottle from 1cl smaller ,that costs the factory a lot of money and all the old bottles can't be refilled anymore. Will that be worth all the effort? Maybe the customers feel cheated and start buying another brand. I stopped drinking in Thailand so i don't care at all. I drink occasionly maybe once a month and still get headaches from that so i don't see the use of it. In Europe i can drink as much as i want and never have headaches. Beer is very expensive in Thailand and not of a good quality. Paulaner in Germany is 1 euro for 50 cl and is a great beer.Mr. Chang can't seduce me anymore. I don't see the big costs. The molds for the bottles must be replaced frequently anyway. On the next service you reduce the filling amount....not a big thing. Different would be in Europe where there the same bottles are used several times. But here they are throw away. And buying another brand? You have how many brands in Thailand? Is it 3 Families? No real competition.... Another thing is of course the extreme high tax on the beer, which isn't the companies fault. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris2004 Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Never mind Singha what's happened to the 5 litre boxes of Mont Clair ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisinth Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 QuoteNever mind Singha what's happened to the 5 litre boxes of Mont Clair ? Ah, Chateau de cardboard. Fits nicely on the tables outside 7/11............... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HooHaa Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 If you are so dependent on alcohol, or so close to being broke that you worry how much it costs, that you have to post about such a petty issue on a public web forum, you have much bigger things to worry about. you seem to trot that line out alot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krisb Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 No big bottles left cause we drank them all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wym Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 If you are so dependent on alcohol, or so close to being broke that you worry how much it costs, that you have to post about such a petty issue on a public web forum, you have much bigger things to worry about. you seem to trot that line out alot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimjim1968 Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 I've done my best not to drink awful Thai beer anymore. Where I live I have scouted all the shops and found supplies of South African cider, London Pride ale and Beer Lao. I would rather spend a bit more money and really enjoy a glass, than waste money on the poor excuse for a beer they manufacture and sell here. Same goes with the nasty spirits. I'll spend more on a decent bottle of gin or whiskey, perhaps less often but it's clean, decent taste and no chemical headaches, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nong38 Posted February 18, 2014 Author Share Posted February 18, 2014 (edited) Others seem to have come across "Wym" before so all I will say is that I was just bringing peoples attention to what seems like blatant profiteering, I actually dont drink Singha. Thai beer is still pretty cheap as opposed to Brit beer, although they have gone down the same road recently. Charles Wells brew a beer called Bombardier they used to advertise it as "full British pint"(568cl) they dont now its 50cl, 50cl is the standard now in the UK. My favourites now would cost the last time I purchased about 100bts would be Batemans XXB and Victory ale, Hopback's Summer Lightening, Palmers 200, Sharp's Special, John Smith's Magnet, there are others who I cannot recall at the moment, they all kick Thai beers into a cocked hat. Thai beers cost about 50bts, the UK's finest about 100bts , before the import duties would be added. I do miss my dark beers, which are a good anti-oxididant for the body, note that WYM! Beer is not bad for you so long as you respect it and are responsible with consumption. What Singha have done is not clever, they will learn, well probably not. They have hedged their bets and left Leo as it was. Edited February 18, 2014 by nong38 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wym Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Sure nothing wrong with drinking for most. I just find it hard to believe that those who attach so much importance to their "hobby" are doing so in moderation. Especially if it's such a large part of your weekly budget that you get upset about the price going up. If I see my favorite brand of ginger ale is now too expensive, I move on and drink sprite instead, or water. Certainly don't post whinging about it in a web forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HooHaa Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 agreed in principle, but i think it hardly bears pointing out. they know when the sky is falling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrantSmith Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 The smaller bottle and the lower ABV% equals a lower tax bill for the brewery, masked as a community service because they're reducing something-or-other... Sent from my iPad using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wym Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Came across this, but maybe some of you already know 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wym Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 I swear I'm not looking for these - I think the universe is telling me I shouldn't disparage beer antmore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai at Heart Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 I don't understand that way of making profit. They make a new bottle from 1cl smaller ,that costs the factory a lot of money and all the old bottles can't be refilled anymore. Will that be worth all the effort? Maybe the customers feel cheated and start buying another brand. I stopped drinking in Thailand so i don't care at all. I drink occasionly maybe once a month and still get headaches from that so i don't see the use of it. In Europe i can drink as much as i want and never have headaches. Beer is very expensive in Thailand and not of a good quality. Paulaner in Germany is 1 euro for 50 cl and is a great beer.Mr. Chang can't seduce me anymore. I don't see the big costs. The molds for the bottles must be replaced frequently anyway. On the next service you reduce the filling amount....not a big thing. Different would be in Europe where there the same bottles are used several times. But here they are throw away. And buying another brand? You have how many brands in Thailand? Is it 3 Families? No real competition.... Another thing is of course the extreme high tax on the beer, which isn't the companies fault. Bottles are thrown away? There is a huge industry around recycling and reusing bottles in thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehelmsman Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 Sure nothing wrong with drinking for most. I just find it hard to believe that those who attach so much importance to their "hobby" are doing so in moderation. Especially if it's such a large part of your weekly budget that you get upset about the price going up. If I see my favorite brand of ginger ale is now too expensive, I move on and drink sprite instead, or water. Certainly don't post whinging about it in a web forum. Is whining about other people whining not worse? The OP wasn't whining, simply putting into words what was on his mind at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beautifulthailand99 Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 Have a cold one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wym Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 Certainly don't post whinging about it in a web forum. Is whining about other people whining not worse? The OP wasn't whining, simply putting into words what was on his mind at the moment. Whinging isn't whining - close, both mean childish complaining, but the former doesn't necessarily imply a high-pitched tone like a puppy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelboy Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 Certainly don't post whinging about it in a web forum. Is whining about other people whining not worse? The OP wasn't whining, simply putting into words what was on his mind at the moment. Whinging isn't whining - close, both mean childish complaining, but the former doesn't necessarily imply a high-pitched tone like a puppy. STOP WHINING and go have a beer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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