Where to buy alcohol in Thailand?

Alcohol is cheapest to buy in Thailand at large chain supermarkets. They have the widest selection and the lowest prices.

Best places to buy:

• Large supermarkets: Big-C, Lotus's Go Fresh, Makro, Tops. Here you'll find the full range of local and imported alcohol at the best prices.
• Smaller stores (e.g., 7-Eleven): Prices are slightly higher than in hypermarkets, but not significantly. Convenient if such a store is nearby.
• Cafes and restaurants: The markup on alcohol in regular cafes is usually moderate (beer can be 50% more expensive than store prices). This is a good option if you want to drink immediately.
• Places where it's expensive: Prices are heavily inflated by beach vendors (they usually only have cold beer) and, especially, in nightclubs and bars, where alcohol costs several times more than in stores.

Conclusion: for supplies, it's most profitable to go to a large supermarket, and for gatherings—to an inexpensive cafe. For more tips and current prices on different types of alcohol, see our article: All about alcohol in Thailand (with prices in 2025).

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