I am wanting to post a few goodies from home to my English brother and his Thai wife. He asked me to send his favourite teabags and I will do so, but is there anything else you can suggest would be a welcome suprise for him that is not readily available in Thailand? - spices? - sauce? - marmalade? - packet mixes? Not just English cuisine but Indian, Mexican & Italian etc.

Also I would like to send a few bits and pieces for my sister in law and her family (including children) Are there any sweet treats that I can buy in the UK that are not available there? It seems silly to spend a small fortune on postage for items they can buy locally.

If there are any other bits and bobs that you think of that can't be bought in Thailand please add them to the list (toiletries? stationary?).

Do I need to do a customs declaration or similar? Are there any items I cannnot send?

And last but not least something nice for my sister-in-law. She is a mature Thai lady who I have yet to meet. What can I put in the box that is just for her?

Thank you in anticipation of your kind help.

Howdy,

Gummy worms & fish are always a big hit with the kids in the village. The older family members enjoy mixed nuts and butter mints. Peanut butter is also a welcomed treat.

Sister in Law like Oil of Olay hand cream.

Chung *j*

Edited June 27, 200719 yr by Chung noi

In actual fact there are very few items from UK that are not available in Thailand. When I ask people to bring things, it is not so much not here, but the price.

Here are a few things that are expensive here and easy to send.

U.K. Tea bags.....................................available in few places

OXO cubes..........................................very rare but can get them

Tubes of Colemans Mustard..................only jars and powder here

Pkts of Birds instant custard.................not available in normal shops.

Cook in sauces (pkts) .........................not available in normal shops.

Other things that people like but are really too bulky to send, but again are available in Thailand at a price

Branston

Marmite

Piccallilli

As I said, most things are available if you know where to shop. In fact ALL of the above are sold in our shop.

peanutbutter.....Peanut butter..DId I mentin peanut butter?

My kids enjoy:

Marks & Spencer Quality tinned ham

John West tinned Tuna in brine or spring water

Heinz Sausage & Beans

HP Brown Sauce (Plastic squeezy bottle)

Kit Kat Chocoalte biscuits

Plasticene

Wiley Coyoe

cadbury's Flake

Haribo sour mix

tinned sardines in olive oil

and agree with those packet sauce powders to make stews / casseroles etc.

Keen's English mustard powder.

Cheese spread

Fish paste

Hard to say, there's so much available here, especially in a place like Bangkok.

I think Tuna in brine and spring water is fairly readily available, I get it in Big C and Top wileycoyote and I live in Chiang Rai.

I think Tuna in brine and spring water is fairly readily available, I get it in Big C and Top wileycoyote and I live in Chiang Rai.

Thank you sceadugenga,that is good news & will save some weight.

Many Thanks

Wiley Coyote

...any space in there for me?

This sites getting weirder every day, I thought I was going to end up with a triple post from a direct reply then.

This replies to you wileycoyote,

I think you summed up what it's all about for Farangs who live here and only go the former home country occasionally. It's all about the baggage weight, what you can get in the case coming back. Personally I keep buying books that I can't get in Thailand, or they're too expensive, then when the time comes to pack the case......

My kids enjoy:

Marks & Spencer Quality tinned ham......................Paris ham from belucky

John West tinned Tuna in brine or spring water............anywhere in Thailand

Heinz Sausage & Beans........................Big C ( Campells)

HP Brown Sauce (Plastic squeezy bottle).........anywhere (glass bottle)

Kit Kat Chocoalte biscuits (nearly every shop in Thailand0

Plasticene.......any big department store

Wiley Coyoe

Hard to say, there's so much available here, especially in a place like Bangkok.

Yes, but a hamper is such a nice idea...

Worcestershire sauce

Marmite

Picallili

HP sauce

Real shortbread

Marmalade

Baked beans ?

Carrs water biscuits

Gentleman's Relish anchovy paste

Smith Kendon tinned sweets

Any foods you remember from your & your brother's childhood

Some local & national newspapers

Magazines

His wife may like talcum powder (used here quite commonly) or scent (Yardley lavender, for example) in subtle aromas that might not be found here & with a British "look"

Hard to say, there's so much available here, especially in a place like Bangkok.

Yes, but a hamper is such a nice idea...

Worcestershire sauce

Marmite

Picallili

HP sauce

Real shortbread

Marmalade

Baked beans ?

Carrs water biscuits

Gentleman's Relish anchovy paste

Smith Kendon tinned sweets

Any foods you remember from your & your brother's childhood

Some local & national newspapers

Magazines

His wife may like talcum powder (used here quite commonly) or scent (Yardley lavender, for example) in subtle aromas that might not be found here & with a British "look"

Oh, and Callard & Bowser nougats & toffees

Thanks for the replies everyone and for your kind help. I'm off to Tesco's with my list.

baked beans and some real good spuds for roasting

Thanks for the replies everyone and for your kind help. I'm off to Tesco's with my list.

No, wait  - - maybe your brother doesnt like any of the stuff thats been listed

Crisps.

With normal flavours, like cheese 'n' onion and Salt 'n' Vinegar.

Bacon. Proper English Bacon.......from Denmark..........for proper Bacon Sarnies yer need PROPER bacon........

Exporting from Thailand? Fanta Orange!! in thailand it's the real stuff I had as akid loaded with E-numbers, enough colouring to dye an Elephant orange. and more orange flavorings than a bucket load of orange stuff. And enough sugar to make Simon Cowell taste sweet!...........if the original recipe Fanta was good enough for the Nazi's in WWII it's good enuf for me..............not like that that pretend healthy sh#te they call Orange Fanta in Farangland. I have tasted piss that had more of an orange flavour in it.

Crisps.

With normal flavours, like cheese 'n' onion and Salt 'n' Vinegar.

Bacon. Proper English Bacon.......from Denmark..........for proper Bacon Sarnies yer need PROPER bacon........

We sell Walkers Salt'n viegar & Cheese & onion. Also proper English, not Danish, but English back bacon. ( in fact so to about 30 or 40 retail outlets around Thailand)

candy

mustard

anchovies

artichokes

blue cheese salad dressing

brownie mix

certain cereals

Oh God. Please see my avatar.

After he receives your package, let me know. I will then close my eyes and pretend it is me eating the licorice.

Crisps.

With normal flavours, like cheese 'n' onion and Salt 'n' Vinegar.

Bacon. Proper English Bacon.......from Denmark..........for proper Bacon Sarnies yer need PROPER bacon........

We sell Walkers Salt'n viegar & Cheese & onion. Also proper English, not Danish, but English back bacon. ( in fact so to about 30 or 40 retail outlets around Thailand)

Just to add..........most Walkers flavours are available from T.I.N. Trading in BKK. As is Marmite, Branston,Bisto, Picallili, Mc Dougalls flour and a host of other goodies.

U.K. Tea bags.....................................available in Central World (PG Tips and Teleys)

Jars of mustard? Where? Where? I can find only powder.

paxo stuffing mix

How about some good old pickled onion Monster Munch. Oh, I'd love a bag of those now.

Before anyone says it, yes, I know they are a kid's snack but they are great.