gkp Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 Just a quick one Staying in view talay 2 for the 1st time and was just wondering about the food shopping near by ? Will I get by or will it mean busing it in to Pattaya for my weekly shop ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 (edited) Foodmart just south of you past Thepprasit is acceptable for some grocery items and horribly overpriced for others. You can buy produce at Rompho market (Jomtien 2nd at Soi 5) though in truth not always cheaper than the better markets like Friendship and the food sits in the heat, tending to go off quicker. I think if you cook a lot you will need to visit multiple places like Friendship, Central, Villa, and Foodland in Pattaya. I would say AVOID pharmacies in Jomtien. Generally overpriced sometimes shockingly so, and the small places often don't store meds properly anyway. Suggest Fascino and P and F pharmacy in Pattaya (multiple locations). Edited June 26, 2014 by Jingthing 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alocacoc Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 (edited) Do you really call Foodmart as a Supermarket? I would say; Way overpriced. Bad Quality of Meat. Bad Assortment. Last but not least; Bad Logistic. They should rename their "Supermarket" into Temporarily Not Available Market" Frankly, it must be the worst "Supermarket" within the province Chonburi. Edited June 26, 2014 by alocacoc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jingthing Posted June 26, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted June 26, 2014 (edited) It depends on what you're buying. For some basics, I think it is OK and worth shopping there for the convenience of not going into Pattaya for all items. It would be a drag to be stuck with it for all or even most shopping though. The fact that Foodland is coming to Thepprasit next year is encouraging. Edited June 26, 2014 by Jingthing 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Lee Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 Sukhumvit has a couple of big grocery stores if you have a scooter, just go straight up Thepprasit from Jomtien and turn left or right on Sukhumvit, they're not far away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 It's pretty clear the OP is going to be using baht buses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Lee Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 It's pretty clear the OP is going to be using baht buses. Not "pretty clear" to me, he mentioned bussing it into Pattaya. I suppose motorbike taxi's, taxi's or renting a scooter, car or pickup wouldn't be an option then. I drive a scooter but I refuse to drive it into Pattaya because of all of the conjestion and crazy drivers that abound there. Because of this I bus to Pattaya also, sometimes taking a taxi. I couldn't imagine limiting myself to getting around based on a baht bus only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 imagine it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Lee Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 imagine it I just stated I couldn't, so why would I? Imagine that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 Many people don't ride motorbikes or even motorbike taxis for very good reason that are perfectly obvious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KittenKong Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 It does all depend on what sort of shopping/home cooking you do but many Jomtien residents seem to manage perfectly well shopping at 7/11s and Foodmart, and using the Rompo market for fresh food. There is a fairly regular bahtbus from Thappraya that goes to the top of Theprasit where you are near Tesco and quite near BigC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 Coming from Jomtien, I would steer the OP to these places in Pattaya rather than Tesco or Big C (not a fan): Villa Market (2nd road) Central Food Hall (Pattaya Beach Mall) ESPECIALLY Friendship (Pattaya Tai past Tukcom and also a convenient SMALL one at South Pattaya Road just west of the baht bus queue to Jomtien) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BugJackBaron Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 Wait a few months for Foodland to open just round the corner on Thepassit and soi 17. Finally a real supermarket here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KittenKong Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 It does depend on what sort of shopping you do, and the time of day, but personally I much prefer the big Tesco to any of the three smaller places you mentioned. I think the transport is easier also from VT2 to Tesco as only one Bahtbus trip is needed in each direction, and two very short walks. The OP can test both ideas and see which he prefers. Luckily for him at VT2 in Jomtien he has a lot of practical options via public transport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris2004 Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 Wait a few months for Foodland to open just round the corner on Thepassit and soi 17. Finally a real supermarket here. Wait a few years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BugJackBaron Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 (edited) Wait a few months for Foodland to open just round the corner on Thepassit and soi 17. Finally a real supermarket here. Wait a few years You not keeping up with the current news, eh? Drive by soi 17 and tell me what you see. Edited June 27, 2014 by BugJackBaron 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michaelaway Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 What will he see, BugJack? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil B Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 (edited) You will be close to Theppasit, at the other end is large Tesco's, distance 3Km. There are Baht Buses that run down Theppasit but very infrequent, but then Pattaya's appalling Baht Bus service is covered in other threads. PS there are taxi's normally pick ups waiting outside Tesco's which are very convenient if you have a very big shop, I think it may be around 100B to VT2. Edited June 27, 2014 by Basil B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 (edited) It was 200 baht SEVERAL years ago. So probably 250 or more by now. Cheaper than buying a car, I suppose, if you have a BIG shopping. Edited June 27, 2014 by Jingthing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KittenKong Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 Wait a few months for Foodland to open just round the corner on Thepassit and soi 17. Finally a real supermarket here. Wait a few years You not keeping up with the current news, eh? Drive by soi 17 and tell me what you see. Three days ago I saw an empty plot and a sign. Has something changed since then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryB1263 Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 Villa Market is the best for American food. Johnsonville Brats and Italian Sausage are incredible. I have bought these sausages from them many times.. Villa has American beef for $45 per pound. They have an excellent selection,. Foodland is very good. $15 for a pint of raspberries. When/if Foodland opens in Jomtien Food Mart will die a slow and agonizing death. I shop at Food Mart twice a week And have for a long time. Most times it is better than going to Pattaya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gkp Posted June 27, 2014 Author Share Posted June 27, 2014 Thanks for the replies. Does anyone have any info on food land opening in Jomtien ? I see Central Food hall do free deliverys when you spend over 1500 Baht , anyone used this ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmicheald Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 I would say AVOID pharmacies in Jomtien. Generally overpriced sometimes shockingly so, and the small places often don't store meds properly anyway. Suggest Fascino and P and F pharmacy in Pattaya (multiple locations). I STRONGLY disagree!!! I go to the small Pharmacy next to Kiss restaurant in the Rompho Market. Best prices ANYWHERE... i.e. Anticil 7 baht - 1 0 baht everywhere else I checked. My blood pressure medicine 145 baht - everywhere else 450 baht. Antibiotics (Amoxicillian 850 mg) 80 baht - 350 to 500 baht elsewhere. I was so shocked by the Antibiotic price that I checked with one of the other pharmacists to make sure that the lady hadn't mischarged me too little. It was correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BugJackBaron Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 What will he see, BugJack? Sorry, that is a surprise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaiBob Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 (edited) Wait a few months for Foodland to open just round the corner on Thepassit and soi 17. Finally a real supermarket here. Wait a few years [/quote You not keeping up with the current news, eh? Drive by soi 17 and tell me what you see. I drove by this morning and there is no hint of construction activity. Remember Tukcom on Pattaya Klang, we are still waiting. Edited June 28, 2014 by ThaiBob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddy Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 I would say AVOID pharmacies in Jomtien. Generally overpriced sometimes shockingly so, and the small places often don't store meds properly anyway. Suggest Fascino and P and F pharmacy in Pattaya (multiple locations). I STRONGLY disagree!!! I go to the small Pharmacy next to Kiss restaurant in the Rompho Market. Best prices ANYWHERE... i.e. Anticil 7 baht - 1 0 baht everywhere else I checked. My blood pressure medicine 145 baht - everywhere else 450 baht. Antibiotics (Amoxicillian 850 mg) 80 baht - 350 to 500 baht elsewhere. I was so shocked by the Antibiotic price that I checked with one of the other pharmacists to make sure that the lady hadn't mischarged me too little. It was correct. Any name for the Pharmacy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 I would say AVOID pharmacies in Jomtien. Generally overpriced sometimes shockingly so, and the small places often don't store meds properly anyway. Suggest Fascino and P and F pharmacy in Pattaya (multiple locations). I STRONGLY disagree!!! I go to the small Pharmacy next to Kiss restaurant in the Rompho Market. Best prices ANYWHERE... i.e. Anticil 7 baht - 1 0 baht everywhere else I checked. My blood pressure medicine 145 baht - everywhere else 450 baht. Antibiotics (Amoxicillian 850 mg) 80 baht - 350 to 500 baht elsewhere. I was so shocked by the Antibiotic price that I checked with one of the other pharmacists to make sure that the lady hadn't mischarged me too little. It was correct. Interesting. I'll have a look. However, I am skeptical. I'd be curious what is the name brand of your BP med. I take a BP med that is offered in both imported brand name and also generic brand name. Both choices are widely available and of course the imported non-generic is a lot more expensive. I tried the local generic and believe it or not, I noticed a negative difference so I pay for the non-generic. If I saw the non-generic sold anywhere for a small percentage the typical prices, I would suspect it is a fake. Also I am wondering if you just found a place that sells a generic of your med ... in which case that price differential would be typical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BugJackBaron Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 Wait a few months for Foodland to open just round the corner on Thepassit and soi 17. Finally a real supermarket here. Wait a few years [/quote You not keeping up with the current news, eh? Drive by soi 17 and tell me what you see. I drove by this morning and there is no hint of construction activity. Remember Tukcom on Pattaya Klang, we are still waiting. If Bangkok is any indication we won't wait long. When Foodland announces a new location there, it generally gets built and opens in a few months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alocacoc Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 I asked the manager at Foodland Klang. He told be; The new branch will be open sometime in 2015. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZigZagMan Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 There is a tractor and work crew doing something there opposite Soi 17. Far to left of the Foodland sign. Possibly an adjacent property. Not sure as I only took a quick glance. That road is bad. Will there be a stoplight here I wonder? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.png.3b3332cc2256ad0edbc2fe9404feeef0.png)
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now