Grocery shopping is a little different down here in Thailand than it is back home. Big C, which is the equivalent to Walmart, and Maoko the equivalent to Costco, are the only two big department stores here in Kamphaeng Phet. When entering the parking lot of a department store there is a security booth in which a guy will hand you a card. Do not lose this card since it is your ticket out. This card is so that no one can steal your vehicle. As long as you take this card in with you shopping (which we don't) if someone tries to take your vehicle out of the parking lot the guard will know. Also there are people directing traffic in most parking lots. They even have people designated to traffic control in some restaurant parking lots. Since scooters are a big thing down here they always have designated areas for them. They also have a toll both and cards which verify your not stealing.
For meat and vegetables you must take them up to a special counter were they weigh and label them for when you go to the checkout. Depending on how much money you spend you are able to redeem back some money next time you go shopping and receive free items. You take your receipt to a certain counter where they give you your free items. Usually the items aren't that great, such as coffee mugs or tupperware containers, but the kids love them. Even when you go to the gas station and have your vehicle filled up you receive water for free.
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