drink prices

I just read on (drink driving post) that drink prices are coming down next year because of the asean free trade agreement ,this deserves it's own post does anyone know more and will this be the end of the outrages prices we have to pay for wine.

There would be no other member country in Asean that is a producer of quality wine.

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Winning a Silver medal in an International Wine contest doesn't hold a candle to the delights of getting your headaches from a four liter box? You are entitled to your opinion! :alc:

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If Australia is part of Asean it should make a big difference on Aussie wine prices in Thailand! There would be no other member country in Asean that is a producer of quality wine.

Australia isn't part of ASEAN but has just signed an FTA with ASEAN (along with New Zealand, should go in effect 1 January).

I don't think it will bring down wine prices, Australia has had a separate free trade agreement with Thailand for some time and another FTA isn't going to change anything.

[cdnmatt]

For some reason, even if wholesale drink prices fall, I have my doubts as to whether or not bars will pass the savings onto customers.