A British tourist's video in Thailand went viral on TikTok after he shared the cost of his purchases at a local 7-Eleven.
The TikTok user @middlenamemason, who has nearly 800,000 followers, recently posted a video showing his purchases at a 7-Eleven store in Thailand, which surprised the British.
His video has since garnered nearly 60,000 likes and dozens of comments, with many lamenting the rising cost of living in their country.
In the clip, the traveler guides viewers through his mini shopping spree, showing what he was able to buy for the equivalent of £2.50 (around €2.80 or 104 baht).
“Here’s what you can buy with £2.50 in a 7-Eleven in Thailand,” he says laughing, before picking up his first item.
“First, we buy this vitamin C drink for 20 baht, which is 47 pence.”
“Next, we buy a Sprite for 19 baht, which is about 46 pence.”
The snack selection doesn’t stop there.
“Next, there’s a jar of Skittles for 25 baht, which is 59 pence, it’s crazy.”
“To finish, a Kinder Joy (Kinder chocolate bar) because I don’t know what else to buy, for 33 baht.”
“That’s £2.50 spent.”
@middlenamemasonIn the local supermarket♬ original sound – middlenamemasonchoke
Many reactions after the video
7-Eleven convenience store in Thailand.
The video struck a chord with viewers, many of whom were quick to compare the astonishing prices in Thailand to the high cost of everyday items in the UK.
“It costs around £20 in the UK,” a commentator joked.
Another joked: “I’ll save £100,000 and retire in Thailand.”
A third added ironically: “Happy ending?”
This viral video has once again highlighted Thailand's appeal, not just as a tropical destination, but also as an affordable paradise for Brits fleeing the grey skies and exorbitant prices of their home country.
- A British tourist posted a TikTok video of his shopping at a 7-Eleven in Thailand.
- He spent the equivalent of €2.80 on 4 items, including a vitamin drink, a soda, and candy.
- The video quickly went viral, reigniting the debate on the cost of living between the UK and Thailand.
See also:
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Are 7-Eleven stores underperforming in Thailand's anti-plastic bag campaign?
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Source: Mirror
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3 comments
As if there weren't enough annoying tourists... in Thailand, I don't really see the need to relay...
All the more reason to practice double taxation.
The tourist's purchasing power allows them to easily pay their entrance fee to Raja.
In India, some sites have a preferential rate for the Buddhist community from neighboring countries.
Comparing Thai prices is not something to be done without considering income and cost of living.
I don't know if it's absolutely necessary for this kind of person to tell us about their trip to Thailand…