food riots in egypt, page-15

For what it worth im in asia, was here in aug2010

Inflation in thailand has gone up considerably, and even with the rise in the aud its really noticeable.....in four months

Fuel up at service staions up 34 to 42( yes they reduce fuel subsidy but not by this much )' flow on effect is many motor bikes idle
Food inflation at the cheap end is also high, rice with beef 200 bht on the beach
Beer,,at retail up 80 bht to 120 bht
Beer at supermarkets 30 up to 40
Lunch and food for two in basic thai shacks with drinks working out at 20aud
Usual retailers all wanting 300 i stead of 200 bht for cotton t shirts
Transportation, taxis wanting 20 pc more for standard trips
Motor yach charters up 25 pc

In vietnam however where i was expecting to see the biggest jump across basic items, the price have remained constant it appears..........

Partner in europe reporting big expenses in food in paris and lower numbers of customer inquiry at trade fair......