August 6, 201411 yr And before it was ? -:) Sent from my GT-N7100 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app
August 6, 201411 yr Popular Post And before it was ?-It had the aroma of pidgeon/rat shit. Somehow they imported that smell to every mini supercheap.
August 6, 201411 yr And before it was ? - It had the aroma of pidgeon/rat shit. Somehow they imported that smell to every mini supercheap. Lol , Have to agree , Thats some strong words from you LIK. Guess your not a fan :-) Sent from my GT-N7100 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app
August 6, 201411 yr Lol ,Have to agree ,Thats some strong words from you LIK.Guess your not a fan :-)Not at all. I shopped in the old big supercheap. I shop in the Kata mini supercheap. I like the prices, I just do not like the smell
August 6, 201411 yr The smell is pretty horrific all right. Seems a lite less chaotic than before in relation to finding products. Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Thailand
August 7, 201411 yr No one seen any ghosts yet? 100 Burmese workers mysteriously did not report back for work after the fire.
August 7, 201411 yr Imho the old SC was a tourist attraction, something special to show for the people who visit Phuket. The new SC lacks the chaotic atmosphere, it's just a large warehouse type of store.
August 7, 201411 yr i go there sometime is ok, price are good,a lot of staff,better tan before, i think some people are never happy whit anything!
August 7, 201411 yr It is what it is- what's the problem? Its taking some time to find things in the new place but considering where they were last year they have achieved a lot.
August 8, 201411 yr And before it was ? - It had the aroma of pidgeon/rat shit. Somehow they imported that smell to every mini supercheap. They didn't have to import them for my local store. The rat I saw running around inside the shop was probably local bred
August 9, 201411 yr Imho the old SC was a tourist attraction, something special to show for the people who visit Phuket. The new SC lacks the chaotic atmosphere, it's just a large warehouse type of store. I took a group of tourists in there (my sister's friends that I had never met before) the week before it burned down and pointed out all the various dangers, including the fireworks section with no fire extinguisher. How they get the scent exactly the same at every minimart has to count as a commercial miracle of consistency. Does the new one have the trademark scent yet, or will they have to reintroduce from the offspring?
August 11, 201411 yr Imho the old SC was a tourist attraction, something special to show for the people who visit Phuket. The new SC lacks the chaotic atmosphere, it's just a large warehouse type of store. I took a group of tourists in there (my sister's friends that I had never met before) the week before it burned down and pointed out all the various dangers, including the fireworks section with no fire extinguisher. How they get the scent exactly the same at every minimart has to count as a commercial miracle of consistency. Does the new one have the trademark scent yet, or will they have to reintroduce from the offspring? Same method as making yoghurt, or, sour-dough bread.
August 11, 201411 yr And before it was ? - ...short of a few fire extinguishers. I've seen fire extinguishers they are green ( must have been on sale from the Army?) however I do not note ANY exit signs. I don't like it, particularly the addition of the too- loud- as- usual Tesco style constant ads and screeching Thai whining teenager music. All in all- missing the panache of the old place. It is more spacious feeling yet some places are virtually impassable due to piss poor planning too many vendors and too cramped shelving, especially the vegetable and fruit sections.. ...but since I can find whole bean coffee for still a decent price, although the wine I bought regularly went up 30% Agree about the mini SC they all smell positively retch-able. I cannot imagine purchasing any food item from there.They all also have a habit of placing as much merchandise out in frontas possible , thus forcing the herds of motorcycles to park halfway out into the street and any delivery truck blocks traffic without a care in the world.
August 12, 201411 yr And before it was ? - ...short of a few fire extinguishers. I've seen fire extinguishers they are green ( must have been on sale from the Army?) however I do not note ANY exit signs. I don't like it, particularly the addition of the too- loud- as- usual Tesco style constant ads and screeching Thai whining teenager music. All in all- missing the panache of the old place. It is more spacious feeling yet some places are virtually impassable due to piss poor planning too many vendors and too cramped shelving, especially the vegetable and fruit sections.. ...but since I can find whole bean coffee for still a decent price, although the wine I bought regularly went up 30% Agree about the mini SC they all smell positively retch-able. I cannot imagine purchasing any food item from there.They all also have a habit of placing as much merchandise out in frontas possible , thus forcing the herds of motorcycles to park halfway out into the street and any delivery truck blocks traffic without a care in the world. The one on Chao Fa West almost opposite PTT is particularly bad as the road narrows thus no shoulder so cars are parked on the inside driving lane. I am surprised there have been no serious accidents there.
August 12, 201411 yr And before it was ? - ...short of a few fire extinguishers. I've seen fire extinguishers they are green ( must have been on sale from the Army?) however I do not note ANY exit signs. I don't like it, particularly the addition of the too- loud- as- usual Tesco style constant ads and screeching Thai whining teenager music. All in all- missing the panache of the old place. It is more spacious feeling yet some places are virtually impassable due to piss poor planning too many vendors and too cramped shelving, especially the vegetable and fruit sections.. ...but since I can find whole bean coffee for still a decent price, although the wine I bought regularly went up 30% Agree about the mini SC they all smell positively retch-able. I cannot imagine purchasing any food item from there.They all also have a habit of placing as much merchandise out in frontas possible , thus forcing the herds of motorcycles to park halfway out into the street and any delivery truck blocks traffic without a care in the world. The one on Chao Fa West almost opposite PTT is particularly bad as the road narrows thus no shoulder so cars are parked on the inside driving lane. I am surprised there have been no serious accidents there. There have been...............lots.
August 12, 201411 yr Yes, traffic and parking outside of all the supercheaps could be a nice source of income for the bibs if they actually wanted to enforce some traffic laws and keep the island safer.........
August 12, 201411 yr ...short of a few fire extinguishers. I've seen fire extinguishers they are green ( must have been on sale from the Army?) however I do not note ANY exit signs. I don't like it, particularly the addition of the too- loud- as- usual Tesco style constant ads and screeching Thai whining teenager music. All in all- missing the panache of the old place. It is more spacious feeling yet some places are virtually impassable due to piss poor planning too many vendors and too cramped shelving, especially the vegetable and fruit sections.. ...but since I can find whole bean coffee for still a decent price, although the wine I bought regularly went up 30% Agree about the mini SC they all smell positively retch-able. I cannot imagine purchasing any food item from there.They all also have a habit of placing as much merchandise out in frontas possible , thus forcing the herds of motorcycles to park halfway out into the street and any delivery truck blocks traffic without a care in the world. The one on Chao Fa West almost opposite PTT is particularly bad as the road narrows thus no shoulder so cars are parked on the inside driving lane. I am surprised there have been no serious accidents there. There have been...............lots. I don't recall any news items about road deaths there.
August 12, 201411 yr Don't know about deaths, but, I live close by and I have seen at least two accidents in the last two weeks, one, where an ambulance has been called. Just a matter of time until you see one mentioned in the media.
August 12, 201411 yr The one on Chao Fa West almost opposite PTT is particularly bad as the road narrows thus no shoulder so cars are parked on the inside driving lane. I am surprised there have been no serious accidents there.Yes, when heading south, the combination of the Supercheap on the left and the PPT station on the right make that bit of road like a slalom. I have never stopped at that Supercheap because I live near one in Rawai - near soi Aree 2 - that has a very wide bike lane plus two car lanes in front of it.
August 12, 201411 yr Imho the old SC was a tourist attraction, something special to show for the people who visit Phuket. The new SC lacks the chaotic atmosphere, it's just a large warehouse type of store. Give them time, they will make a mess of it.......
August 13, 201411 yr If you cannot find a item anywhere else you will probably be able to purchase it at the main supercheap store and at a better price than other supermarkets, you may have a problem locating the item in the store but its usually there
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