Seeking inspiration for your next getaway? As a snow forecast predicted an Arctic blast this week, many Brits will be dreaming of a sunny escape from the UK.

However, the challenge with travel nowadays is the hefty price tag, though one British holidaymaker has demonstrated just how affordable Thailand can be following a shopping expedition to 7-Eleven.

The traveller, who commands 796,000 followers on TikTok, popped into the convenience store chain and was absolutely astonished by what a mere £2.50 secured him.

While 7-Eleven is renowned for its competitive pricing, the Brit was chuckling as he left the shop having made four purchases.

He launched the video with a slight chuckle: “This is what £2.50 gets you in 7-Eleven in Thailand.”

He then proceeded: “First we’re getting this vitamin C drink for 20 baht which is 47p, then we’re getting a Sprite for 19 baht which is around 46p.”

However, he wasn’t finished there as he fancied something rather sweet as well. “Then there’s a tub of Skittles here for 25 baht, so 59p for a tub of Skittles, that’s crazy,” he remarked.

“Kinder Joy to top it off because I don’t know what else to get for 33p baht, that’s the £2.50 spent.”

Following the video’s publication, it accumulated nearly 60,000 likes and numerous comments. One remarked: “Cost about £20 in the UK.”

Another commented: “Gonna save £100,000 and just go retire in Thailand.”

While a third quipped: “Happy ending?” In the UK, 7-Eleven launched its first store in 1985 and operated over 50 outlets until 1997. Many British shoppers still recall it as a fixture of their high street experience.

The American franchise was ultimately acquired by UK retailer Budgens and has not returned to British shores since. It comes as 7-Eleven shoppers have only recently discovered a peculiar detail about its branding after decades.

Taking to social media previously, one user remarked: “Always wondered why ‘ELEVE’ is in uppercase letters and the ‘n’ is in lower case letters.”

Another user responded: “I was today years old when I found this out.”

He was far from alone in missing the design quirk, as a further user commented: “I worked at one for five whole years and never noticed.”

However, according to a 7-Eleven spokesperson, the company likely crafted its logo with a lowercase ‘n’ deliberately, considering it more aesthetically pleasing.