News Forum - British couple outraged over price of Heinz Beanz in Thailand (video)

[Thaiger]

A British couple holidaying in Thailand discovered that home comforts come at a shocking price abroad. Mark and Nadine, originally from the UK and Ireland but residing in Australia, embarked on their tropical getaway only to be floored by the cost of a simple can of Heinz Baked Beanz. While perusing a local supermarket, the … …

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[Pinetree]

They really do need to get a life 

[Ramanathan.P]

Did anyone force them to buy? What is the big fuss about it? When you travel and if you still need your local stuff, then better carry along with you while travelling. If not, just enjoy the local food. But still feel that you need your home food, then pay for it. Simple as that. Nothing is free in this world mate. 

[Fanta]

I wish my greatest source of distress in life was the price of a can of beans. Lucky buggars… 

[MrStretch]

Not that Makro is the best for "foreign" products, and I'm not sure where this one is, but I think the pricing is a mistake, as Makro online shows a grand total of 119 baht for a 4-pack of cans, 415g each.

[23RD]

Making a Tik Tok video over the price of a tin of imported beans?

Sad People if that's their claim to fame. 

[Augratin]

What an absolutely bizarre thing to be outraged about.  Canned beans?

 

I've seen canned beans at Big C for 60B or so.  Although they're swimming in some awful tomato sauce but that can be discarded, making them edible.

[Vigo]

Who comes to Thailand as a short stay visitor and seeks out pre-cooked beans? With all the wonderful options available, they need  beans?

[ChrisS]

What sort of pillock in Thailand wants baked beans? Especially Heinz which are expensive everywhere.

[TedG]

I am always amazed at the low cost of food in Thailand when compared to the USA.