How much does a beer cost in Thailand?
The average price for a bottle of beer in Thailand's most popular beer brands, such as Singha, Chang, and Leo, is about 45 Baht ($1,25) in supermarkets and 70 Baht ($1,96) in bars and restaurants.
Singha, Chang and Leo: about beer culture in Thailand
The scorching heat of a radiant sun in a blue sky in Thailand is of course wonderful, but it does cause side effects such as an immense thirst. And what could be better at such a moment than a nice cool beer with the condensation drops on the bottle?
'Brouwersleed'
Everyone has a memory or story associated with alcohol. For some it is a first sip of beer, for others an adventure with home-brewed drinks. But imagine: a trip through Thailand, a country with a rich drinking culture, where even beer is consumed through a straw. Dive with me on this personal journey full of surprising drinking adventures and cultural discoveries.
'Nam Keng' in your beer
Although I am not a real beer drinker, this did not apply during my stay in Thailand. The scorching heat and spicy food ensure that the golden-colored barley drink tastes great. A refreshing cold beer is a delicious and welcome thirst quencher.
Which Asian beer do you buy in the Netherlands? And where?
Where do you get the golden liquid from Asia in the Low Countries, if it is something different from the oh so well-known Chang or Singha?
Thai 'beer culture': richer than you think…
Lung Jan notices that when an item is dedicated to beer in Thailand, the same brand names keep coming up. He has been coming to Thailand for a long time and over the years has tasted a much larger selection of native beer than the average Farang tourist or expat. Although it takes some effort. Time for some attention to the lesser known beer brands in Thailand.
Thailand question: Weird habit or not?
As tourists, we have been coming regularly to the wonderful Thailand for more than thirty years, currently on Koh Lanta. The following stands out to me now. If I go somewhere alone for a drink and I ask for a small Chang, I always get the question, one, sometimes even only one?
Reader submission: Heineken 0.0 and the alcohol ban in Thailand
Heineken non-alcoholic beer has been on sale in Thailand for about three years now. Heineken 0.0 is for sale in almost all supermarkets such as 7-Eleven, Family Mart, Tesco Lotus and Makro, both in bottles and cans.
More than just a sweet face: a glimpse into the life of Khon Kaen's 'bear pretties'
'Beer Pretty' is the term often given to the women who are often dressed in suggestive, tight skirts and who then encourage catering visitors to drink a certain brand of beer. But who are these ladies? A look into the lives of these beer girls shows that there is more to them than just selling beer. Below is a short summary of an article about these beer girls.
An ounce more, is that allowed?
Now that Gringo lives in Thailand and the normal lifestyle here is completely different, there is still a slight form of weight gain. What's he doing about it?
Chiang Mai restaurant fined for “Beer Buffet”
A Japanese restaurateur in Chiang Mai was fined 50.000 baht earlier this week for publicly announcing a “Beer Buffet”. The buffet was no problem, but the addition of "Beer" was illegal.
Belgian blond beer brewed in Thailand
The Cosmos Brewery, part of ThaiBev, has launched a craft beer called Huntsman Belgian Blonde. Belgian? Brewed in Thailand? Well, I had to know more about that, because as a Dutchman I am all too often referred to the excellent beers of our southern neighbors.
The beverage departments at supermarkets and convenience stores were busy today. Thai and foreigners bought alcohol like a man possessed, after having been dry for almost a month.
Reader submission: Cans of Chang beer at Lidl in Rotterdam
Yesterday I bought some 33 cl Chang beer cans in a Lidl in Rotterdam. with an alcohol percentage of 5%. The can stated that the beer was produced in Ayuthaya and was stamped "only export".
Chang beer has a birthday and introduces a new product
Thai Beverage (ThaiBev) celebrated the 25th anniversary of their popular Chang beer earlier this week. This silver jubilee was graced with a new beer product, Chang “cold brew lager”.
Bubble talk
Traveling through Cambodia you will come across a lot, if not hundreds, of advertising columns of the German beer brand Ganzberg on certain routes.
Heineken launches non-alcoholic beer in Thailand
Heineken has launched “Heineken 0.0” in Thailand, an alcohol-free beer made from natural ingredients, brewed according to a recipe with no added sugar. It contains only 69 calories per 330 ml.
Survey on Thai beer brands
We received a question from Tom Uittenboogaard, who is currently working on a graduation thesis for his bachelor's degree in commercial economics. The thesis is about the positioning of the various Thai beer brands in the Benelux and the potential introduction of a new Thai beer brand for the Benelux.
High class restaurant without Thai beer in Pattaya
It was a strange experience not being able to order a Singha beer in a new restaurant that pretends to be of great class. The restaurant (I will not name) was highly recommended to me by a friend. He had dined there with his wife and both had enjoyed the ambiance and excellent service, an ideal setting to romantically celebrate the Thai lady's birthday.
Tasting beer in Manila
After a considerable walk through the old Spanish district of Intramuros, the Rizal Park and a visit to Fort Santiago, I am hungry for a beer.
On September 16, beer and cigarettes in Thailand become more expensive. The higher excise duties on beer can cause people to switch to distilled spirits, warns the Thai Health Promotion Foundation.
Non-alcoholic beer for sale in Pattaya
Following my story about the introduction of Heineken.0.0 non-alcoholic beer and Heineken's decision not to sell this beer in Thailand, questions arose as to which non-alcoholic beers are for sale in Thailand. I did some limited market research in Pattaya and only scored 8 different brands.