Archive for November 18th, 2009

Lines and Curves

November 18, 2009

Thailand Cultural Centre Subway Station
I like the complex lines and curves in this view of the entrance to Thailand Cultural Centre Subway Station next to the large Esplanade complex and the RS Tower skyscraper.

Maybe the rainy season is over: we had a lovely blue sky on Tuesday.

Confession: I removed some unsightly power lines in Photoshop.

Heinz Tomato Ketchup – Classic Design

November 18, 2009

Heinz Ketchup Bottle

It’s a classic design but the Thai language label makes it look unusual. This 300 gram bottle cost 18.75 Baht (about US 57¢) in my local supermarket.

For a comparison, here’s the US market 14 oz. (397 gram). bottle. How much does it cost in America?


According to the Heinz web site:

To release ketchup faster from the glass bottle, apply a firm tap to the sweet spot on the neck of the bottle— the “57.”

The Thai bottle doesn’t have a “57″ label, thus putting Thai consumers at a disadvantage.

I saw US-labeled Heinz Tomato Ketchup for sale alongside the Thai producted product for over twice the price in a hi-so supermarket catering to foreigners. As far as I know the product is identical worldwide.


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