Living expenses in Bangkok Province? 7-11, Big C near-expiry products

Working in Bangkok, although the cost of living is not expensive, I still save money by using discounts on near-expiry products, saving 500 to 800 baht per week. Work hours are irregular, often too tired to cook, but eating out every day is hard on the budget. Here are some money-saving time slots: Places and times to buy near-expiry products in Bangkok: Tops Market｜Look for yellow stickers indicating near-expiry products. Ready-to-eat food, baked goods, and cheese close to their expiration date will have yellow discount stickers, often slashing prices by half. I shop here most often, with many choices and a high chance of finding deals in the evening. Big C｜Discounts most obvious after 7 PM. The bakery section offers 25% off starting at 7 PM and 50% off after 8 PM. Fruits, cakes, and bread are also great to pick up in the evening. Lotus's｜Fresh food discounts start at 8 PM. Known for yellow label discounts, there is a wave of fresh near-expiry discounts starting at 8 PM, though sometimes not much is left. 7-Eleven｜Depends on luck and store. Not every branch has fixed near-expiry discounts. Sometimes there are discount stickers, but they are rare. It's recommended to focus on 2-3 frequently visited stores and observe slowly. In summary, there are still some ways to save money at Thai supermarkets, or you can directly ask the counter staff. Sometimes there are extra stickers or discount coupons, and gifts for reaching a spending threshold.