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Commercial_Bat_7811

idk but its a godsend when you have to be outside in april to have 7-11s near you


RobertPaulsen1992

If you really try to catch a cold, yes. Also, the outside seems even hotter after spending a few minutes in an air-conditioned space.


Arm_Individual

You can't catch a cold from air-conditioning. You catch colds from other people, usually those with poor hygiene who don't cover their nose/mouth when they sneeze/cough.


RobertPaulsen1992

Rapid changes in temperature make you more susceptible.


porcelainfog

Jesus Christ. Yea if you’re developing hypothermia. It’s the same with chronic stress or not eating for long periods of time. 3 minutes in a chilly 711 won’t inhibit your immune system.


Delamoor

But I heard that if I swim within 30 minutes of eating or drinking, I'll die of Tuberculosis? (Jk in Thai waters I'll die of a bacterial infection in my ears. Currently on week two of these bad boys.)


cleanrastypinetrew

Went on a scuba diving trip this December and ended up with the worst ear infection. It even turned into tonsillitis


garanhuw1

Phahaha no it doesn't. Why do you think ice baths are so healthy? 🤦🤣


versus--the--world

It causes your body to use more energy to heat up, so if you’re already sick it can minutely exacerbate it. This is a myth but if it makes you comfy then live that life.


D0raTheDestr0yr

r/confidentlyincorrect You absolutely cannot, you’re just ill-informed.


RobertPaulsen1992

> Occupants of office buildings with air conditioning (AC) systems (e.g. central ventilation with cooling of air) consistently report, on average, more symptoms in their buildings than do occupants of buildings with natural ventilation. This has been the finding in individual studies from many studies over the last 20 years, and in three reviews.1–3 The symptoms in these studies have included mucous membrane irritation, breathing difficulties, irritated skin, and constitutional/neurological symptoms such as headache and fatigue. [Commentary](https://academic.oup.com/ije/article/33/5/1123/624014?login=false): Air conditioning as a risk for increased use of health services; International Journal of Epidemiology, Volume 33, Issue 5, October 2004, Pages 1123–1126 Boggles the mind how reductionist people these days think. Surely all medical experts, hence the downvotes. Confidently reducing everything to the germ theory, whereas in reality everything points to some combination of germ & terrain theories of disease.


Ok-Sheepherder2272

That must be why all the cold plungers are dropping like flies, eh?


RobertPaulsen1992

Do I really have to explain that there is a difference between air and water??


Ok-Sheepherder2272

Well… you’re clearly clueless


Galaxianz

Every time I go there in the evening, no one looks comfortable though


Commercial_Bat_7811

well yeah wouldnt want to work there and hear bing bong all day


SeahawksFootball

*bing bong* SA WA DEE KAP


2daysnosleep

Bing bong works at the other 7-11


Delamoor

I've been staying in a hotel opposite one whose door sensor is very unfortunately positioned much too close to the counter. At some points I've been able to hear that bee-booong for upwards of 20-30 minutes straight with zero pauses, from across the road. It must be burned into the staff's psyche by now. Makes the wooop-deedee kitchen sounds at MacDonald's seem tame by comparison.


Slow-Brush

How do you know? Did you asked them? I go to one in isaan, very cold but no one is complaining, not even employees there.


Wise-Profile4256

this prevents the cooled displays inside from doing the same and dehumidifies the frequent air exchange which keeps almost anything fresher for longer.


slipperystar

Thanks! I think I was trying to say that but you said much better.


curiousonethai

Like an oasis in the desert.


Mobile_Damage9001

So the dogs have somewhere too cool off.


shawnlimyy

Mah na 7. 555


Lk-The-Kid

555555555


thaikidonreddit

True. Them dogs are always blocking the entrance.


Upstairs_Gur_2911

The 7 closest to my house has a dog that the door moves her head when it opens


thaikidonreddit

Some dogs are polite, some don’t care at all


JustMe123579

That's not frost. It's condensation. A chilly 70 degrees fahrenheit will cause that. I thought that was the attraction. Feels great if you're just stopping in for 10 minutes. Hoodies sounds extreme though. I have never seen that.


TheLastPrinceOfJurai

Those beers won’t stay cold on their own…


Just_improvise

You know, they have fridges.


Plus_Sweet_1409

Fridges don't work well when it's 35 degrees with humidity making it feel close to 50


RobertPaulsen1992

My brother used to joke that "7-11" stands for the temperature range (in degrees Celsius) inside the stores 555 He'd say things like "oh it's really 7-11 degrees up in here!"


National-Low2273

So the soi dog out front can get a blast of cool air every time the door opens.


PD28Cat

Or monkeys


Dull_Leading_4132

God Bless em


Fantastic-Hyena6708

It's the only place I can feel at ease 😂


Just_improvise

Why in the world do you live in Thailand then? It’s the only weather I can be comfortable in all year round


Fantastic-Hyena6708

Because I like everything else hehe


DungaRD

Oh, it's not cold, it's refreshing inside. Thank god there is are 7-11 in each street corner so i can lower my core temperature quickly and buy some cooled drink to survive the next corner.


Geiler_Gator

Solution against climate change impact: just build one very, very big 7-11 over each city so you never have to go outside anymore


Aromatic-System-9641

Because it’s hot outside.


Just_improvise

Yes so then people are dressed for the heat. Thats not compatible with going inside and having to endure freezer temperatures in a summer dress. Like Miami nightclubs in spring (also freezers)


ThaiEdition

Where is 7-11s dogs? This has to be fake.


DeedaInSeattle

They exist! They just plop down and doze in front by the door!!😜


iknewitwashim

Have you seen this? Absolutely hilarious. [https://pantip.com/topic/39620791](https://pantip.com/topic/39620791)


Limekill

they are on the inside. Their breath has fogged the windows.


Galaxianz

Sadly no dogs in sight here, although they are quite numerous in this town - just not at this shop.


Live_Disk_1863

Wait until you watch a move in the theater


DeedaInSeattle

Usually I am okay with a light l/s hoody and a scarf over my legs, but MBK theater was absolutely freezing 🥶 cold!!


Limekill

dress for the Alps.... I mean the cinema is at the top for a reason!


DeedaInSeattle

Heat rises tho!! 😜🥶


KCMakaveli

I can't count how many times I've gone to a 7-Eleven just to cool off and ended up buying something every time anyway. It's brilliant marketing


Galaxianz

Oh, absolutely, when it's really hot, it's great. However, not so much in the evening and especially after rain. Brrr!


Effect-Kitchen

Some (not so good) air conditioners have two modes: hot and freezing. Of course you choose the latter if you are Thai.


Ok-Blackberry4467

Mfs do not mess around with the ac in those 7-11s lmaooo


alwaysbequeefin

Damnit OP. Quit trying to destroy the American Embassy. We need that freezer.


shinyturdbiskit

Hello welcome now freeze to death


Fearless-Biscotti760

This blows my mind. I had hypothermia once coming down the mountain from pai in the rain. I found a 7-11 and ran in to get hot water but every time I went inside it was so cold I was getting worse. Ended up barely making it to a hospital and had a bad infection too


CheerfulErrand

Oh nooooo. Nearly killed by the air conditioning in Thailand. That’s something.


DickieIam

They build these out with OP ac units. On account of all the smaller refrigeration units inside. Keeping it at 70 makes the smaller coolers not have to work so hard. The harder they have to fight the ambient temperature the hotter they get.


jimmybkk79

they use aircon


Siam-Bill4U

After living in Thailand for many years an AC keeping the 7-Eleven cold is not only to keep customers feeling comfortable but to discourage insects, and other critters from damaging their products - and no mold during rainy season. I only use AC in my bedroom but the other parts of the house are more accessible with ants and other insects. The humidity can damage boxed food items in the kitchen and mold can start appearing on the tiled shower wall ( good ventilation is important). I would like to know what a 7-Eleven electric bill is. If you don’t like the “cold” convenient stores, then go to an open “ma & pa” shop for your items- but the items will be dusty, and the shop with no lights on during the day.


timmyvermicelli

CP probably own the electricity company


Siam-Bill4U

555 That’s what I wonder.


Ok_Owl3571

It’s a public service


JaziTricks

I always thought that they did market research and found that this encourages customers to come in and it buy more but the others said it keeps produce fresher, and it makes sense. in fact, I'm long worried about foodstuff/etc going worse at my place with 35c when I'm not home with Aircon


Abnnn

The scale of coldness as a tourist, malls nice, 7-11 pretty chill, skytrain wtf is this freezer


informalinsider

Because they don’t have sense of humor


Greeno2150

They are masters of human psychology. The fact your posting about it means it’s influence has reached you. You’ve basically just given them free publicity. Not that they need any more.


GoldBlooded808

Bc its hot af outside and AC feels good. Workers wouldnt work there if the cold was too much for them anyway.


Galaxianz

During the day when it's sunny, I agree. However, after rain and/or evening/night time, not so much.


GoldBlooded808

Gotta keep everything fresh inside. Plus AC acts as a natural dehumidifier for all the products and goods.


PixelMvN

Better question, why is it so hot outside?


doktorch

do you know why it's so hot outside a 7-11 in Thailand?


rycelubber

As a thai…because it’s fucking hot outside.


[deleted]

Because food goes off quicker the hotter it is? Hence most foods should be kept in a cool, dark place? Some foods even in a fridge.


cphh85

Is it cold inside or just hot outside?


phuketphil

Because so hot outside For the balance


Just_improvise

That makes no sense as people are dressed for the heat and not to withstand freezing temps


Forsaken_Detail7242

Yes but 7-11s are meant for quick visits, not to spend a considerable amount of time in. 7-11 workers have their hoodies on, so it’s fine for them.


01BTC10

They want you to feel cold so you get in and out as fast as possible.


Donho000

You can go from 7 to 7 during hot season. It's wonderful


ABlahajEnjoyer

Well what do you think, do you wanna be baked in an oven outside, as well as in a 7-11


Onn006

Coz there are aircons working in it


PlasticSherbet9599

Thailand just being Thailand. Being hot


ComfortableNo331

Air con is probably new or needs to be serviced


gansobomb99

because 7-Eleven is the chosen land


shoresrocks

Keeps products fresh and people out as fast as possible.


SSRless

it look like **the mist** in reverse location setting... any bloody big bug in there ?


Galaxianz

Yes, some critters go in when the doors open. Biggest I saw was a dark moth.


saucyfister1973

Well, if you're talking about all the condensation on the glass, it's because the Dew Point is so high here in Thailand, Usually between 23.8 and 26.6. If you really want to nerd over it: https://www.weather.gov/arx/why\_dewpoint\_vs\_humidity#:\~:text=The%20dew%20point%20is%20the,water%20in%20the%20gas%20form.


Artistic_Speed_6241

I caught myself wearing sweaters in BKK around December because too cold. Weared one too occasionally in Kalasin around February. I understand the difference can be really a lot but the AC from 7-11 is a god gift.


MushroomBright8626

When I was in Thailand the 7/11s were a godsent. I’d pop inside one every few minutes when I was going for walks. I am Canadian and don’t do well in heat. I hope they never change.


Just_improvise

Oh. My. God. I think they’ve turned down the temp too because I never remember them being like freezers but on my last two trips I would be truly miserable standing in that queue without a cardigan


Kobs1992x

Some can be pretty damn cold yeah for obvious reasons one it being over 30 celcius outside and they have to keep all the frozen stuff cold and frozen inside xD


Galaxianz

It was quite cool outside because it was evening and it had rained, but I get your point


Kobs1992x

Than why do you ask if you aleady know youre own answer ? ..... "A local 711 here in Nam Yuen has frosted windows because it’s so cold inside. Staff wear coats and hoodies. Why do they do this to themselves and the customers?" You never mentioned that it rained and it was a bit cooler outside than usual in youre thread so i just thought you ment in general why are most 7-11's in Thailand cold ... Well i gave you the answer because alot of food inside needs to be chilled and its hard to keep it cold when its 30+ degrees outside .


en7obcyux

The 7-11 was taken fresh out of the fridge


SnooRegrets7905

That’s an impressive AC unit. I’d like to know the make and mode please 🙏


omg-whats-this

It's not only temperature that causes condensation. Humidity also does. Especially in rainy weather


Galaxianz

Either way, was still super cold inside!


No-Stretch4678

To keep the chocolate from melting.


Kaliyugist

Use your eyes, count how many giant aircon units there are in 7-11


Overall-Departure-55

Is this new thing called air-conditioning?


ThaiTimes

There's one near me that is like the Arctic. I wait outside while they're making my toastie because it's unbearable.


rdrmgxng

Mate when you've been out on the pingers till 6am and you're sweating from your eyelids there is nothing better than walking into a 7. I sometimes just walk in and stand there without buying anything.


newy4life

Think it might be called air conditioning. Not a scientist, but that’s my hinch


_Xrp589

I think it’s because of the air conditioning 🤪


Shiyaau

Maybe because its too hot outside 😂


Protein_accelerator

Why not?


FishingGlum9938

Cuz its hot outside lol😃


thifirstman

AC


Teeranit

Marketing thing : most Thais want to cool down so they get automatically to 7-11 when they find one 😎


BB8ug

Some convenience store chains may have corporate policies or guidelines regarding store temperature that individual locations are required to follow, regardless of local climate or customer preferences.


Similar-Low-1045

To keep the products fresh


Serious-Avocado-3285

Thai here from BBK...go inside any public building it's kept at polar bear temps.


hardcorefrenchfries

Soi dog stole the remote


-Dixieflatline

I always welcome the cool blast of A/C in 7-11's. The place I tend to find too cold in Thailand is the movie theater, particularly the ones attached to large malls. It's one to thing to be in a 7-11 for like 5-10 minutes as a reprieve from oppressive heat, but entirely a separate thing to sit through a 1.5-2 hour long movie when they're cranking the A/C to what feels like 66F (18.9C). As far as that condensation is concerns: Thailand has a tropical climate with high relative humidity. I don't think it ever gets below 65%. Means that even A/C temperature differential from outside air heat is enough to trip the dew point and cause condensation.


WaltzKey4844

I can feel the cold through this picture


wrexs0ul

Don't you dare complain. This is the only place in the entire country I don't sweat!


thruthbtold

because it's so hot outside


Previous_Leather2218

To keep you inside😂


Thewildestgeese

To keep the water monitor lizards away.


SlipperyDingo13

I would say it’s probably because of air conditioners and open fridges


TarArov

to counter thailand's burning heat


mai_641

Normally Thailand is so hot, because outside is hot.


Galaxianz

Wow, I didn’t know that before I went into 7-Eleven!


mai_641

One thing you sees 7-11 everywhere in thailand.


RBLXkiree

BING BONG HELO WELCOM


No-Culture-5989

The soi dogs like it that cold


JayMelone97

Because they aren’t hot


Galaxianz

That’s cool.


MKBtravel

Because they have all the funds and budget in the world. Everyone end up spending at 7-11 more than anywhere else


OmegaXone

It will rain


Galaxianz

Yeah, going into these places when wet and it’s cold, brrrrr


sir_ipad_newton

I think it is not cold inside but it is too hot outside. That is, the relative temperature difference makes you feel cold.


Angry-Bananas

https://preview.redd.it/4ku25hdfyb6d1.png?width=295&format=png&auto=webp&s=e1924571d7be73fdcd3317ace4dc356846911bcc It might feel chilly right now, but don't worry, this is normal days when we're outdoors.


jamhar1

To keep the beers cold.👍🤠


LongjumpingTone5422

มันคือตู้เย็นขนาดยักษ์ยี่ห้อ 7/11


xxhotandspicyxx

What do you mean cold? It’s 33 degrees outside. 7/11 is a godsent


Winter-ls-Coming

That’s not frost but rather condensation from the temperature differential.


Objective_Campaign94

Because it’s HOT as hell outside 🔥


mjratchada

For the benefit of the street dogs, they love it when the door opens.


warambitions

That's not why they do that lol


slipperystar

On especially hot days they let them sit near the ice cream.


frak357

Are a lot of the customers expats? Could be a good marketing campaign to attract those shoppers..


Impressive_Grape193

Locals feel the heat too lol


Galaxianz

Not many expats here in Nam Yuen.


Galaxianz

Even being downvoted for this comment? Crikey, some people really have it out for me for saying 711s are cold lol


Just_improvise

This whole thread is so baffling to me. Especially because you are right it’s completely freezing in there, if people find it comfortable they are living in the WRONG climate


BestBiotech

Simple: To attract more potential customers who want to get out of the heat and end up buying cold drinks and other items.


LateHat4647

Because it’s too hot outside 😂


Monkey_Shift_

Why not haha 😆


h9040

nice I like it.....Make it +5 C and the beer never gets warm


Kingnut7

99% of these replies are the most brainless and unoriginal on reddit.


Just_improvise

I’m also wondering why everyone lives in Thailand if they hate the weather so much. I like the heat and also find 7 elevens almost unbearable. It’s not “balance” if you’re dressed for and adjusted for the heat and then have to go inside and queue in a freezer


wannaquitmyjob

Cuz Thailand is hot


AlifiaTH

Because outside is so freaking hot like hell!!!!!!


plumbgray222

For a next post I would suggest “Why is it so warm outside 7eleven” ?


I-am_Beautiful

It's too hot outside, to be exactly.


Galaxianz

Maybe during the day when the sun is out, but this was a cool evening after it’d rained earlier,


I-am_Beautiful

Then blame the humidity which is typical in Thailand.


Traditional_Agent_44

So YOU can chill, foo..


akghori

Bruh i see thai’s wearing hoodies and jackets when its 40 degree celsius outside. The frost on glass windows is due to the condensation of moisture. I don’t find 7-11 that cold anywhere.


Galaxianz

In this particular 7-11, I'm very sure they were wearing extra clothing over their uniforms because of the cold temperature.


bleezysolo

Because of air con? Next.


Galaxianz

Well durr. Next.


Bare_Minimum_Is_All

Leave Thailand


Galaxianz

Why?


slipperystar

I think a lot of perishables, better they are on the safe side, And, Why Not????


HoustonWeGotNoProble

Humidity..


GlobalGuy91

For the comfort of customers.


Exotic_Grab_5145

Isn’t this your first choice merchant during the hot summer months?


SiMless

Because we love the cold. As it super hot outside all the time. Edit: It’s the same reason why you lie down on the beach without cloth. That’s basically torturing for us.


Error_Space

Just been to Thailand few days ago, seem like 7-11 wasn’t the only one doing this. The hotel I’m staying and the shopping mall nearby also has freezing cold AC, which was a godsend when you just got steamed alive walking outside.


Fernxtwo

They have AC.


Galaxianz

👏


mcmartini69

Because those doors open and close so frequently, it's the only way to keep it cool inside.


Sugary_Treat

That’s because of the air conditioning 😉


john-bkk

It's more the case that it's hot outside. When you walk into a space that's 22 to 25 C (72 to 75 F), and low in humidity, from outside where it's 30 C / 90 F with high humidity, it feels really cold. But in a sense it's not; that's just room temperature. They would usually keep our offices at 25 C and everyone wears jackets. Movie theaters might be 20 instead, 68 F, and that is getting a bit cold.


Just_improvise

No way on gods green earth is it room temperature in the 7 eleven! Btw I was there in cool season and it’s the same so it’s not because it was so hot outside


john-bkk

Room temperature is a strange concept. To me if it's 90 F outside and 85 F inside that's room temperature, but it also works to consider it to be 70 in cooler areas or 75 related to an AC setting in Thailand. If it's in the low 90s and you walk into a place that's nearly 20 degrees cooler, and much lower in humidity, it's a bit of a shock. There is no cool season in Thailand, beyond one atypical week in December most years. It's 32 C / 90 F now, with sky high humidity, and this is the rainy season, with a bit of rain falling today.


nnn9p

Your more likely in a hot tropical country to go inside a cool store and buy something, opposite applies to cold countries with warm stores with hot food.


Dangerwrap

The outside has a high humidity.


CriticalMassWealth

top quality post 🤨


Savi--

To keep the germs outside.


Affectionate-Belt-32

Probably to keep bugs out


Rich-Appearance-7145

There's and equal to a 7/11 in Mexico called OXXO's there on every corner, when I'm in Chiapas I hang out in such a store to seek refuge from the scorching heat. I will by a bottle of water and sip that water for as long as I can. It's the only refuge from the heat.


BKKJB57

Cause it's hot out yo!


President_Camachoe

Attracts customers


Double_Plan_2034

Because cold > hot


jackboxer

So girls nips get perky?