Why Is the Thai Food So Pricey Here?

Question 1

A: aa-hǎan phâak-dtâi phèt gwàa thîi grung-thêep.

B: châi láaeo. phaaeng gwàa dûuai.

A: tham-mai aa-hǎan bon gàw dtâawng phaaeng thúk thîi looei ná.

B: phráw dtâawng sǐia khâa ruuea phaaeng lâ máng.

Answer 1

A: Southern food is spicier than the food in Bangkok.

B: Right, and it’s more expensive too.

A: Why does the food on every island have to be expensive?

B: Probably because they have to spend a lot on the shipping costs.