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.
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".
Ask all readers if anyone has already spotted the new Chang 25th 'Cold Brew lager' at eg a Tesco or 7-Eleven.
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”.
Reader question: Why another alcohol reduction at Chang
Another alcohol reduction for beer Chang. The umpteenth intervention unfortunately: now only 5.2. Where is this going to end? Wouldn't it have been better to stick with their 6.4 and release a Chang Light?
I always buy my cans of Chang from the same dealer in Cha Am. Recently (the last 3 deliveries) I noticed that those trays were previously cut open (and later re-taped). I did some research and found that there is no code on any can. The code on the cardboard of the tray has also been partly removed and covered with a sticker.
In the past I always drank Chang beer, but since they 'renewed' the recipe I switched to Archa beer. Nowhere on the label of this beer is the brewer mentioned, but the shape of the label is completely identical to that of the label of Chang beer, even the small semicircular recess at the bottom is similar.
The Thai beer market on the move
If you give your eyes a good look, you will come to the conclusion that Chang beer is on the rise in Thailand. The well-known Chang bottle has undergone a complete metamorphosis and has acquired the same green color as Heineken.
Chang Classic beer now in a new bottle
Chang Classic now comes in a newly designed bottle, elegant and beautiful in shape and comfortable to hold. The color has also changed from brown/orange to green. But many Chang beer drinkers are not happy with the changes.
Heineken's star has faded
After all the skirmishes with Thaibev, Heineken managed to win the final 'Battle of Singapore' last year and obtained absolute supremacy over Asia Pacific Breweries.
Heineken – Chang, the battle is over
The takeover battle between Heineken and Thaibev (Chang), which seemed to be reaching a climax, has petered out.
Beer fight: Chang vs. Heineken
The facts at a glance: the beer brand Tiger, which belongs to the Heineken stable and is popular in Asia, has been brewed for many years by the Singapore-based brewery of Asia Pacific Breweries, in which Heineken has a 42 percent interest. The other major shareholder is Fraser & Neave, also based in Singapore, with a 40 percent interest.
Chang–Heineken: 1-2
After Chang had embarrassed the defensive Heineken with a formidable passing movement with a more than beautiful and completely unexpected goal, the Heineken boys had to show their best side.
Whiskey magnate builds his empire
The 68-year-old Charoen Sirivadhanabhakadi is invariably referred to in the media as a 'whisky tycoon'. However, his five children prefer 'business tycoon', because the company he runs, the TCC group, does much more than just sell whisky.
Thai beer and beer brands in Thailand
Beer in Thailand is relatively expensive, especially imported beer. The high import duties for alcohol in Thailand is the cause of this. The local Thai brands are therefore often cheaper. The Thai beer market is large and therefore attractive to national and international beer brands. The beer in Thailand is sold in cans, small bottles (330 ml) and large bottles (640 ml). The bars in the tourist centers usually only sell the small bottles, often served in a polystyrene…