ableguy Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 Here in Korat I shop at big C, a while back a big announcement by the government the fifteenth of every month all stores would not give out free plastic shopping bags, at big C see it lasted one month only. Since then I now take my own large shopping bag but get serious black looks from the cashiers seems they hate having their routine broken, it seems to really piss them off, anyone else ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seligne2 Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 I carry a reusable cloth bag (ย่าม yâam) with me everywhere. I hate plastic and use it for carrying things after purchase. In five years I have never seen a Thai person use a reusable bag. I have only seen one farang use one. I find this hard to believe, as it is not difficult to do and is free, I can only guess that using a reusable bag is seen as downmarket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom21 Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 obviously do not shop at makro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seligne2 Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 (edited) I shop at Makro once a week. There I see people using empty store boxes to haul away their goods. I like Makro for their no plastic bag policy. I am sure that if they provided plastic bags, their clientele would use them. All stores should stop issuing plastic bags. We would see some rapid adaptation. Edited July 29, 2016 by Seligne2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inn Between Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 I shop at Makro once a week. There I see people using empty store boxes to haul away their goods. I like Makro for their no plastic bag policy. I am sure that if they provided plastic bags, their clientele would use them. All stores should stop issuing plastic bags. We would see some rapid adaptation. You can buy large plastic ones by the cashiers, but they're pretty crappy. I bring a canvas one but have forgotten it a couple of times. The last time that happened, I bought one of the red plastic ones with a cloth handle down in the aisle instead -- about the same price but better quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGW Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 Depriving the locals! how else will they be able to dispose of their garbage if they have no plastic bags to put it in before throwing on the side of the road or wherever else is easy and available Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bark Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 Just don't shop on the 15 th of each month. It is the same thing, as not using plastic bags ! Or shop on the 15th. But eat everything that you buy inside the store. No plastic Bags ! Hope these two solutions help you to save the planet. Good luck ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamgeorgeallen Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 charge for them. i am not the first to suggest this. 1 baht per bag. probably reduce use by a half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yardrunner Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 Depriving the locals! how else will they be able to dispose of their garbage if they have no plastic bags to put it in before throwing on the side of the road or wherever else is easy and available Or as we do and many Thai people do, put the rubbish in the bag and then put the bagin the bin outside the gate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ableguy Posted July 29, 2016 Author Share Posted July 29, 2016 Just don't shop on the 15 th of each month. It is the same thing, as not using plastic bags ! Or shop on the 15th. But eat everything that you buy inside the store. No plastic Bags ! Hope these two solutions help you to save the planet. Good luck ! As I explained bone head I take my own bag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ableguy Posted July 29, 2016 Author Share Posted July 29, 2016 Just don't shop on the 15 th of each month. It is the same thing, as not using plastic bags ! Or shop on the 15th. But eat everything that you buy inside the store. No plastic Bags ! Hope these two solutions help you to save the planet. Good luck ! As I stated bone head I take my own shopping bag, you need to sign up for the how to read English course, however be aware it will probably take you a long time, to grasp the subject. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlindMagician Posted July 30, 2016 Share Posted July 30, 2016 2 points... 1. Nobody could agree on which day it should be. 2. As with all things in LoS, huge effort is put into big announcements, with little sincerity, tiny follow through, and zero longevity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawker Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 On July 29, 2016 at 4:49 PM, yardrunner said: Or as we do and many Thai people do, put the rubbish in the bag and then put the bagin the bin outside the gate. Or alongside the road, where it can ripen a little. But the trucks eventually pick it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudcrab Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 On 7/29/2016 at 4:49 PM, yardrunner said: Or as we do and many Thai people do, put the rubbish in the bag and then put the bagin the bin outside the gate. Or just burn the lot as we do!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudcrab Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 On 7/30/2016 at 0:15 AM, ableguy said: As I stated bone head I take my own shopping bag, you need to sign up for the how to read English course, however be aware it will probably take you a long time, to grasp the subject. Seems he was stating the obvious for those not so hiso as to be able to afford their own bags.....bone head! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 On 29/07/2016 at 3:41 PM, williamgeorgeallen said: charge for them. i am not the first to suggest this. 1 baht per bag. probably reduce use by a half. Plastic bag use plummets in England since 5pence charge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamgeorgeallen Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 2 hours ago, Boycie said: Plastic bag use plummets in England since 5pence charge wow, that is an impressive result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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