I recently wrote (complained?) about the increase taxation on alcoholic beverages in Thailand that resulted in a substantial increase in the price of beer. The post is here :  Price of beer up steeply in Thailand

But what local beers will you actually find in Thailand? And what is their price and taste (disclaimer: the taste comments are about my taste only)

The order is by taste, the one I like first. And well, unfortunately in reverse order of price.

1. Singha beer

Now baht 31 for a 33 cl can and baht 56 for a 66cl bottle. Alcohol content has been reduced from 6 to 5% not that long ago. It made it better, for me at least. I think the only Thai beer that can really be called a beer. By my European standards.

2. Chang beer

The one with the 2 elephants on the bottle. The stongest one with 6.4% alcohol and one of the cheapest one with baht 21 for a 33 cl can. Not my taste but a favourite among many expats in Thailand.

3. Cheers beer

This is a relatively new comer on the Thai market. Alcohol content is 5.6% and this is the second  cheapest at baht 24 for a can. Taste is too sweet and fruity for me.

4 Leo beer

The worst one, by far, for me. And not the cheapest at baht 26 for a 33 cl can.  Alcohol content is 5.5% . I drank it only twice. There probably won't be a third time.

And you have all the foreign beers brewed in Thailand, Asahi from Japan, Tiger from Singapore, Heineken from Holland. With my favourite being Asahi from Japan.