Makro is a large cash-and-carry wholesale supermarket chain in Thailand, similar to a combination of Costco, Sam’s Club, and a restaurant-supply store in the U.S.
Our closest Makro is around 1.5 hours away from where we are in rural Isaan.
I find that Makro prices are as high as anywhere else and for western items that means super high and expensive.
It is a big store with lots of selection, but as mentioned, prices are very high.
Siam Makro operates Makro stores throughout Thailand.
What you can buy at Makro
- 🥩 Fresh meat — beef, pork, chicken
- 🐟 Fish and seafood
- 🥬 Fresh vegetables and fruit
- 🍚 Rice and bulk foods
- 🥫 Canned and packaged food
- 🥛 Milk and dairy
- 🧊 Frozen foods
- 🥤 Drinks and bottled water
- 🧹 Cleaning supplies
- 🍳 Kitchen and restaurant equipment
- 🪑 Household items
- 📦 Many products in large/bulk quantities
- Appliances and TV’s
Is it Only for Businesses?
No. This is an important difference from the old concept of wholesale clubs.
You can shop at Makro as an ordinary individual. You don’t need to own a business or have a special membership to shop there.
Why Makro Can Be Useful
Makro can be particularly useful for buying things like:
- Large quantities of bottled water and drinks
- Rice and cooking ingredients
- Meat and vegetables
- Cleaning products
- Toilet paper and paper towels
- Laundry detergent
- Kitchen supplies
- Bulk household necessities
Prices CAN BE attractive when you’re buying larger packages, although Makro isn’t automatically cheaper on every item.
