Carrefour Udon Thani

by **jingjai** » April 24, 2009, 9:14 pm

got in there today, about 3pm, parking lot full, not good, as i consider that off hours. forget rush hour or weekends.

I've always thought 3pm was the worst time of day to go shopping, plus today being Friday. However, we keep forgetting:

I predict after this holiday season is over and all the children are back safely in school, Carrefour will settle into its groove.
The holiday season won't be over, IMO, until after May 11. Remember, Friday May 1, Wednesday May 5, and Friday May 8, are all bank holidays. That's two 3 day weekends in a row!

I stand corrected, I found out today, that Monday, May 11 is also a holiday. So, that will one 3 day weekend followed by a 4 day weekend. Oh joy...I'm so happy.

I had a quick read through 6 pages to not find a single word about the - for me - most important info: is the children playground better than the one in Big C? Do they have one at all?

They have a big game arcade on the ground level...I did not have the courage to go near it...too much noise! :mad:

by **laphanphon** » April 24, 2009, 11:01 pm

may 1 - 5 - 8 - 11, labor - coronation -visakha bucha - royal ploughing, all holidays, not sure if all observed by everyone, but to many.

agree, 3pm not the best time, i usually try to get done before noon or shortly after, but late start, but much better than after rush hour or weekends, which i don't even attempt.

by **KunKen** » April 28, 2009, 12:35 am

I living long time i Pattaya and used Carrefour there.But the new one up in Udon don't have the same breads and cheeses as Pattaya and different sortiment of dry foods too.I asked why ,and they say not so many farang here in Udon.Bullshit. ](*,)

by **Khun Paul** » May 2, 2009, 7:20 am

Well I have read the posts and although I have not as yet entured into this store i think I can sum up what to expect.
parking terrible, so park the 4x4 in a place where reversing will not cause you a problem.
prices higher than the other two Big c and tescos,
For cheese, wine and some condiments ( sauces and the like ) better than the other two.

Bottom line seems a long way to go unless you really want to.
I will give it a try, but not high on my list.

by **laphanphon** » May 2, 2009, 8:44 am

jackspatt said:

ok, agree, but i'm sure he feels better, hope he got that coffee by now :lol:

on topic, KP, save the trip, you'll be disappointed. from your quick assessment of others, it doesn't seem it will please you either. don 't know if you've ever been in the one in patters, but a single guy could live out of there. prepared food, sandwichs, salads, bakery is very nice, had a pizza chain there that was decent, but not outrageously expensive.

as far as any competition being added to the area, think that is going to fail also. as i was looking for my breakfast cereal, 108 baht, not thanks, i'll wait, 92 baht where i get it. went shopping the other day, my breakfast cereal is now 109 baht at old venue, very sad. i notice, local venders don't know what a sale is, and instead, charge the most they possibly can. always at least the MSRP, if not more, and only time an item is on sale, is if it's a manufacturer's promotion, as it will be the same everywhere.

by **jingjai** » May 2, 2009, 12:51 pm

Khun Paul wrote:Well I have read the posts and although I have not as yet entured into this store i think I can sum up what to expect....
For cheese, wine and some condiments ( sauces and the like ) better than the other two.
Bottom line seems a long way to go unless you really want to.

I guess that would depend on where one lives and where one spends most of their time. Since I live off the Western side of the Ring Rd., and go to the fitness center at the Sports College daily...it is very convenient for me.
I have yet to encounter any check-out or parking problems. But, once again, I only go shopping between the hours of 9am-12 noon.

don 't know if you've ever been in the one in patters, but a single guy could live out of there. prepared food, sandwichs, salads, bakery is very nice, had a pizza chain there that was decent, but not outrageously expensive.

Udon is not Pattaya! For people to have expected Udon Carrefour to offer the same as the Pattaya store is... ](*,)

Reality is...Udon does not have the Farang population that Pattaya has (thank God).

KunKen wrote:I living long time i Pattaya and used Carrefour there.But the new one up in Udon don't have the same breads and cheeses as Pattaya and different sortiment of dry foods too.I asked why ,and they say not so many farang here in Udon.

Thanks KunKen, a question asked and answered.

However, on my visit to Carrefour on Thursday. I noticed the cheeses, luncheon meats, pates had been restocked since my last visit. The El Charro tortillas, frozen burritos, and chimicangas have all been restocked since my last visit. They had plenty of both Danitas and El Charro corn chips.
Let me just say, the whole store looked freshly stocked. Obviously, some are shopping and buying there.

may 1 - 5 - 8 - 11, labor - coronation -visakha bucha - royal ploughing, all holidays, not sure if all observed by everyone, but to many.

In addition, this is also a payday weekend. You have all been warned...again.

by **mangon1947** » May 2, 2009, 2:45 pm

I look forward to a possible subway and NY style pizza - they get those and i am there for life. It would be great if they also throw in an Au Bon Pain.

by **Brian Davis** » May 14, 2009, 4:54 pm

Maybe a better class of shopper at Tesco's. :lol:

But seemingly better trousers at Carrefour! :-k

Source: Phuket Gazette

Thief lifts trousers

BANGKOK: A shopper at Carrefour supermarket had an embarrassing journey home after a thief stole his trousers while he was on the toilet on May 8.

Kasin Siriwichit, 24, reported the incident to Thong Lor Police. Mr Kasin said that around midday he went to use the toilet at the Rama 4 Rd branch of Carrefour.

In the cubicle, he took of his trousers and placed them on the floor behind the toilet. When he had finished his business, he looked down to find that his trousers had suddenly vanished, Mr Kasin said.

He said that in his trouser pockets he had his mobile phone and his wallet containing 800 baht in cash, his driving licence and ID card as well as other important documents.

The report did not give details on how Mr Kasin was able to get from Carrefour to the police station with no money and no trousers.

Mr Kasin declined to reveal why he had felt the need to remove his trousers in the first place.

Police said they would review CCTV footage from the supermarket to try and identify the trouser thief.

Carrefour would not let reporters in to photograph the scene of the crime.

Source link: http://www.phuketgazette.net/queernews/ ... sp?id=7353

by **laphanphon** » May 14, 2009, 6:33 pm

ok, can someone verify if they sell Miracle Whip salad dressing/mayo. as i couldn't find it today, which amazed me. either sold out and something in it's place, or not a stocked item. i am out, and jones for egg salad and potato salad. tops has it, 99 baht, but expiration date is july. and lookes like the majority of the box is still on the shelf, they were completely out a month ago. not only lack a farang market/buyers, but poor inventory control, so they will be eating that product in another 6 weeks.

hope someone saw it at carrefour, think lotus still carries it, but also have the expiration date problem at times.........should of got in bkk :oops:

...........thanks

by **jingjai** » May 14, 2009, 8:32 pm

For some strange reason, all Kraft products have been noticeably absent or in short supply from all of Udon's shopping venues? :-k

by **laphanphon** » May 16, 2009, 10:42 am

found the Miracle Whip at Tops, new stock w/new expiration date, end of aug, think i can use it by then. one of our lao restaurants must of cleaned out the old stock that was expiring 1st week of july. so if anyone in running low..........it's there.

by **trubrit** » June 10, 2009, 8:42 am

For lovers of a good chutney.In Carrefours yesterday and discovered they are now stocking the Baxters range(By appointment to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth ) on every jar.Especially note worthy were the Granny Smiths apple, figs and cider. Also the Cranberry and caramelised red onion. A fitting accompaniment to the many fine cheeses they sell.Udons getting better by the day. :lol:

by **papaguido** » June 10, 2009, 10:14 am

trubrit wrote:For lovers of a good chutney.In Carrefours yesterday and discovered they are now stocking the Baxters range(By appointment to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth ) on every jar.Especially note worthy were the Granny Smiths apple, figs and cider. Also the Cranberry and caramelised red onion. A fitting accompaniment to the many fine cheeses they sell.Udons getting better by the day.

Ngee Soon has had it long before Carrefore opened, probably less expensive too.

by **trubrit** » June 10, 2009, 1:24 pm

papaguido wrote:
trubrit wrote:For lovers of a good chutney.In Carrefours yesterday and discovered they are now stocking the Baxters range(By appointment to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth ) on every jar.Especially note worthy were the Granny Smiths apple, figs and cider. Also the Cranberry and caramelised red onion. A fitting accompaniment to the many fine cheeses they sell.Udons getting better by the day.

Ngee Soon has had it long before Carrefore opened, probably less expensive too.

Thank you Rito. Can't say I have noticed it in there. I find that most of their farang foods originate from Aussie as opposed to UK so I don't take much notice.Just glad to get hold of some decent grub. :lol:

by **papaguido** » June 10, 2009, 5:35 pm

I've seen it at both stores. In the old store it's located in the A/C farang food section, at the other branch I believe it's in the aisle across from the farang foods where they stock the peanut butter, fruit jams & preservatives (or jellies) or what we "yanks" refer to as PPJ

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