A heated drama erupted online when former actor and TV host Krit Sripoomset posted a message to Thai people. Krit Sripoomset. He urged Thai people to stop having an undeveloped mindset, warning that otherwise the country would be filled only with poor-quality goods, and consumers would continue to consume low-quality products while living in a shell.
On his personal Facebook page, Krit wrote, “Thai people must stop this undeveloped mindset. Otherwise, the country will be full of bad, poor-quality goods. Anyone who tries to do something good will be criticized, they lose motivation and stop.
In developed countries, society values good quality, innovation, and unique creative ideas because they are hard to make. You must support and honor these people because they create change. Otherwise, you will continue consuming cheap, poor-quality goods and remain stuck in a shell.”
He added sincerely, “Right now, many people have contacted me to open branches abroad, but I don’t want to go yet. I want Thai people to experience what I felt five years ago in Italy. It was very special. I want everyone to taste it.”
However, many netizens responded with numerous comments opposing his point, and Krit replied to them as well.
Netizen 1: There are gelato shops outside malls, their quality is not worse. Their prices are lower because they don’t have to add rent or store decoration costs.
Krit: It’s much worse. You don’t understand gelato and ice cream.
Netizen 2: The developed mindset of Thai people like “Krit Sripoomset” is what allowed “Made In China” products to dominate the global market. Does China only have poor, cheap goods? Honestly, if you want to sell or open branches overseas, go ahead. Don’t expect everyone to want to eat it like you do.
Krit: Yes, everyone must have my mindset, then the country will prosper.
Netizen 3: I believe your ice cream isn’t overpriced given the process and costs involved. But at this price level, only some people can afford it. My mindset is that with my income, I won’t force myself to buy gelato that costs 300-400 baht a cup.
When I earn more, I’ll try it once for the experience. Then I’d rather spend money on education and self-development to motivate myself than on ice cream. I think promoting your product’s good points is fine, but putting down others’ opinions sounds like lowering others to raise yourself.
Krit: Keep eating the same way and living the same life, that’s fine.
Netizen 4: I buy within my budget and try to use what I buy to the fullest because I’m very poor.
Krit: Keep living the same way.
Netizen 5: I understand your message, but I wonder if your ice cream has to be this expensive. For some, the price isn’t a problem, but many question if the price could be more reasonable if the portions were larger. I’m unclear if the high price covers rent or just the quality of ingredients.
Krit: To make something exceptional, it must be expensive.
Netizen 6: Just sell your product; time will prove everything. But don’t belittle Thai people’s mindset.
Krit: I’m not belittling, I’m stating facts about the shell land.
Netizen 7: Go ahead. Authentic Italian gelato is cheaper than regular ice cream. When prices are high, people complain; then you say eat quickly so it melts fast, or don’t chew. Just give a small cup full of air. Sell at normal prices without fancy processes. Sell like Swensen’s or Dairy Queen—more expensive but worth it, and no complaints. Here, you can’t criticize; gelato must be expensive and excellent. Italian prices are even cheaper than regular ice cream.
Krit: Mine is better than Italy’s.
Netizen 8: It depends on the brains. Some have good ingredients but use foolish processes, resulting in higher costs than smart producers.
Krit: You can’t do it like me. It’s very hard to be cheap. I’m smart and still made it as affordable as this.
Netizen 9: I believe there will be talented and good people who can make ice cream like this at prices everyone can afford, with excellent quality. Thai skills rival any country.
Krit: It’s very hard to do it like me and cheaper.
Netizen 10: I’m confident people can tell the difference. If it’s really good and worth it, no need to discount; even if expensive, people will compete to buy. Overpriced hype products just trick people for profit, then reduce prices when no one buys. If your product is really good, sales will prove it.
Krit: Yes.
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