Maiyuu the baker spreads his wings

Maiyuu has contacted two cafes which take in bakery products from outside for sale.

He will take in a sample of baking for the owner of each place to try. Both are close to where we live.

‘I will probably make two different types: a dry or crunchy product, such as buttercake, and a moist one which needs refrigeration, such as the berry cream cake [see pictures],’ he said this morning, as he mused over what to make for them to try.

One shop takes in baking from many suppliers, mainly big companies.

‘That could be a good selling point for you – the fact that yours is home-made, not factory-produced,’ I said.

‘Thais aren’t interested in that. They care about the price,’ said Maiyuu.

One of the stores has no fridge, so he would have to sell dry products to that one. He would sell on the basis of consignment, or kai fak (ขายฝาก), where he has to take the loss if the owner fails to sell any of his goods.

Few buyers are interested in the alternative, song kai (ส่งขาย) where they buy the goods and take on the risk themselves if they fail to sell.