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Originally Posted by stevem
Some of your comment LiL are exactly what I have been also thinking. This place could well see the death of all the smaller traders, and not so small traders such as you mentioned the Ocean Supermarkets. Is this what Patong really needs????
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Well for my vote the loss of the tourist pricing from the deli will not be a concern.. and I actually like the look and selection of the old market for veg and fish and perhaps even red meat.. I am not the kind of person that has to have a bit of cling film and a styrofoam packet to feel safe about stuff so they are both a complement and also both next door.
The improvement of the side of town from JC out to Nanai with the new thai market and now JC is huge.. I know it sounds a bit pathetic but I really do think the simple addition of a shop can make so much of a change but it really will IMO..
JC itself will probably be settled and ready for next high season.. I was actually shocked at home much retail space there is.. Underground overground wombeling free.. Miles of it.. By saying feb places will be in means they admit its not this years high season being caught and I am curious how much is actually under contract or under negotiation.. However it works out though I am all for it..
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As for Thais and supermarket trolleys, well its leave it where you are and go and look for what your after. This could well be right in the middle of anywhere. I'm for ever moving the trolley after the misses leaves it in the middle of the aisle.
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I readily admit I am hardwired to be the worlds worst shopper and simply cannot remain calm when surrounded by people dawdling along.. I hope its just the fact that its all new and 50% of the people were there to have a look... But I still think its layout is unusually tight and they have made some really ass backwards structural choices about foot traffic flows.
But multiple different parma hams and salamis, a wide cheese selection, all your staples, all with parking.. Its a big change.