Last year I posted the essential price guide for surviving in Phuket. (Prices of alcohol and all things bad like chocolate etc)
http://forum.asiawebdirect.com/ubbthreads.php/topics/72827/1
So here is the updated list as of today, though surprisingly most of the prices are exactly the same as last year’s list, so check last years list as well if something your after is not below.

Anyway it will give you an idea of some prices and help you decide whether to bother bringing over duty free alcohol!

You cannot buy alcohol from major stores between 2pm – 5pm. But 99.9% of little stores like 7/11 etc will sell to you anytime. (So does the Deli Supermarket)


Carrefour
Gilbeys Gin 700ml 610b
Smirnoff Vodka 750ml 610b - litre 725b
Chivas Regal litre 1249b
JW Black 500ml 795b - litre 1249B
JW Red litre 739b
Baileys 700ml 970b
Masterblend scotch 700ml 195b
100Pipers scotch litre 475b
Kalhua 700ml 990b
Bacardi Breezers 4 pack 192b
Spy mix drinks 4 pack 115b
Smirnoff Black Ice 55b
Smirnoff Red 49b
Bacardi Breezer 52b

Beer
Chang small 21b large 35b
Tiger small 31b large 53b
Heineken small 40b large 66b
Many assorted wines starting from 200b, lots of wines on my 2008 price list are same price this year.

6 litre bottles water 27b
6 cans coke 65b (normal, diet and zero)
6 cans Birdy coffee 63b
6 cans Nescafe coffee 53b
2 litre bottle coke 35b
Ass Amino drinks 16b

Arnott’s Mint Slice Bikkies 105b
Tim Tams small 35b large 120b
Kit Kats 20b
Ritz Crackers 57b
Oreo Cookies 29b
Choccy biscuits 19b
Pringles normal size 45b large box 65b
Dry Fish snacks 9b
Large jar Nescafe Gold 515b
Off Mossie repellent 15%deet 120b
Prickly Heat Powder large 41b
Sanitarium Weetbix 375gram box 99b
Sanitarium Lite & Tasty 279b
Coco pops small box 59b
6 pack chocolate milk 57b
4 pack fruit and yoghurt 39b

Deli Supermarket (Rat-u-Thit Rd
Bacardi 630b
Kalhua 1045b
Malibu 860b
Dewar’s Scotch 570b
Famous Grouse 720b
Jim Beam Black 1030b
Jim Beam Red 720b
Wolf Blass Cab Sav and Chardy 570b
Rosemount Wines 300b – 900b
Tim Tams 2 packets for 106b
Lady Pies, (huge and tasty Aussie made) 95b
Jim Beam and Cola bottle 93b
Lge can Guinness 215b

Wasn't the alcohol tax raised? But good to see the prices are still the same.

Hi Cathy its really interesting looking at last yras prices to this year. Some things have dropped alot like Baileys.
Love the price for Breezers!!! Only $7 for a 4 pack...you got to love that!!!

Michelle

Haha, I was surprised that some prices had dropped and lots were the same. Theres a new tax on ciggies now its changed the prices by about 10-15baht!!

I cant believe we have been here 3 weeks tomorrow and I have not bought a single thing or even looked haha, really need to do a little trip report as we have been to some lovely places.
Cathy

Above prices are not correct.
320 for Smirnoff vodka looks like the price for the cheap Noble Vodka. (Which is unfortunately the vodka used in most bars as it is very cheap and looks like the Smirnoff botlle and logo, so beware if you buy 120 Thb drinks for cheap, nasty vodka..)
JW Black will retail around 1000 Thb for 700ml....
Baileys also between 950 and 1000 Thb.

Will have a look today at Carrefoeur for exact prices.

Indeed, prices of spirits have not been increased in price but prices of bottled beers have been increasing quit a bit. Heineken per case from 730 Thb to 890 Thb, San Miguel Light from 700 to 815 Thb, to give a few examples...

Dear Cathy and Gary,
Thank for the booze and nibbles update.
It seems your “holiday” has turned into more of a “fact finding mission” in much the same way as our politicians. Minus the gentleman clubs.

To help ease this burden Mrs. Shway and myself offer ourselves as your “Research Officers” at no cost salary wise to you both. (*1)

We will even provide the funds for a basic airfare.(*2)

We believe this will give you the chance to really relax, we will even at great risk to ourselves serve as your food and wine tasters.(*3)

We hope this meets with your satisfaction.

Enjoy

Mr and Mrs Shway

*1 you will provide all food, beveridges and accommodation costs to an equal or higher costs as yourselves .
*2 We will pay the Jetstar or Air Asia component but expect an upgrade to SIA Business Class.
*3 We want what you’re having, you’re paying.

Hi Cathy
I would also agree to work for you under Shway's terms of aggreement above!!!!

Michelle

Above prices are not correct.

Today at Carrefour:
Smornoff 725 th
JWB 1099 Thb
Baileys 970 Thb

Have not checked further items......