I want to send a box of about 20 kg from the Netherlands to Thailand. There will probably be someone on this blog who has compared the prices of, for example, DHL, Postnl, Fedex and UPS. So does anyone know who the cheapest parcel service is? The package does not have to be delivered quickly, there is no rush.
The price of Heinz tomato ketchup in Thailand
There are those things in Thailand that occasionally leave you in a complete mystery. One of these is the selling price of Heinz tomato ketchup, of which an attentive consumer noticed that two prices are used at Tesco Lotus.
D-reizen and CheapTickets are now transparent about their prices
The travel providers D-reizen and CheapTickets.nl have promised to be clear about the prices of the trips they offer from now on. This means that all unavoidable costs are included in the price.
Rice prices hit rock bottom: Farmers desperate!
The price that farmers now get for their paddy brown rice is only 5.000 baht per ton. The lowest price in 10 years. This is a heavy loss for a rice farmer because they lose about 8.000 to 9.000 baht in production costs.
Reader question: Are food portions getting smaller in Thailand?
I notice that the portions of food in restaurants are getting smaller and smaller. If I order a green curry pork and it contains 5 tiny pieces of meat, I won't get full. More and more often I only order two dishes and then eating outside the door becomes more expensive. Because the price secretly also goes up by little bits.
Consumer prices in Thailand are rising, but inflation remains in line. According to the Bank of Thailand, the rise in consumer prices in May is mainly due to the price increases of petrol and food. In April they went up for the first time after seventeen months.
'Flying to Asia will be cheaper this year'
Good news for travelers. Airline ticket prices will continue to fall this year, according to research from Expedia and the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC). The research shows that flying to Asia is already eight percent cheaper.
Price difference airline tickets for the same flight
Why is there a price difference in airline tickets to, for example, Bangkok? One moment you're looking for a plane ticket and find a relatively cheap rate. If you look a few days later, you 'suddenly' pay € 100 more.
Reader question: What is the price per month of gas, water and electricity in a condo in Hua Hin?
I've been coming to Thailand for a long time, but never had to deal with it myself. My question and also from others is, what is the average price per month of gas, water and light in a condo with air conditioning, TV, and cooking facilities.
Consumers want booking costs in advertised price of travel
Consumers want online travel providers to include unavoidable booking fees in the advertised price, not add them during the booking process.
Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets: Travel industry not yet honest about prices
You know. You see a nice trip to Thailand, for example, and for an attractive price. Once you start booking, all kinds of costs appear to be added and you are still expensive.
Reader Question: Does Thailand Affect Prices in ASEAN?
Given the vast amount of knowledge available on Thailandblog, is there anyone who is aware of the price reductions in Thailand upon joining Asean in 2015?
During the Travel Prices Action Week from 17 to 21 June, the Consumers' Association will press travel providers directly for fair travel prices.
Bangkok scores well in the Hotel Club Sandwich Index
Bangkok scores well on Hotels.com's Club Sandwich Index (CSI). The CSI gives holidaymakers an indication of the prices at their destinations by using the classic chicken, bacon, egg, lettuce and mayonnaise sandwich as a measure of affordability.
Bangkok in top 10 cheapest cities for tourists
TripAdvisor, the world's largest travel website, revealed which destinations are the most expensive and cheapest for tourists in 2013 with its annual TripIndex for cities. Despite the price increases, Bangkok still scored a creditable 6th place.
Is Thailand still that cheap?
Is it me or are there others who can confirm that daily shopping and life in Thailand has become considerably more expensive?
Thailand blog gives away prizes around film 'The Lady'
Thailand blog, in collaboration with Cineart, is giving away prizes around the film The Lady, which will premiere soon. We are giving away the book Aung San Suu Kyi and the CD 'Ultimate collection Sade' (from the soundtrack). All you have to do is solve a simple multiple choice question. We will raffle prizes among the winners