Bluebell

Looking for virgin coconut oil, preferably cold-pressed. Anyone know a supplier in Samui?

The slow boat from Maenam leaves at 12 midday everyday unless weather is bad and seas rough. Stops at Had Rin and then on to Tong Nai Pan takes about 2-3 hours. Goes from the old Maenam pier (turn right at 7-11 if coming from Bophut)

Do they sell good quality pans, casseroles and baking tins at 75? Anyone know if 'Le Crueset' brand available here?

Great British Classic

Serves 4 or 2 GREEDY BASTARDS

8 Pork Sausages (I make my own skinless ones from minced pork, onion, mixed herb seasoning)

110g (4oz) Plain White Flour

300ml (½ pint) Milk

2 Small Eggs

1/2tsp Salt

1/4 ground pepper

4 tbsp spoons of quality cooking oil

. Place the flour in a bowl, then make a well in the centre, and break in the egg.

. Mix in half the milk using a wooden spoon, work the mixture until smooth, and then add the remaining milk.

. Beat or whisk until fully combined and the surface is covered with tiny bubbles.

. Place in fridge and allow to rest for 15 to 30 minutes, whisk again before use.

. Preheat oven to 230°C; 450°F: Gas 8

. Fry the sausages in a pan to lightly colour, ie ½ cooked

Place the oil in a small roasting tin and heat the oil until smoking hot then pour in the batter.

Add the sausages and place into the hot oven.

Bake for about 7-10 minutes at 230°C; 450°F: Gas 8, then reduce to 200°C; 400°F: Gas 6 and bake 25 to 30 minutes or until the batter around the sausages has risen and is a deep golden brown.

Serve with steamed / boiled veg or chips with onion gravy

Great recipe but any idea where I can get roasting tins....am in Samui and cannot find anywhere.

Looking for beef stock (Knorr, oxo, bovril) in Samui.

Tried Tesco, Tops but no luck........can get chicken, pork cubes/powder in abundance.

Any info?

I am planning to relocate to Thailand later this year. In searching this site I found the below, but it's more than a year old and the contact email address at the bottom does not work. Anyone have any updated info? I have a house cat which I've had for 6 years and he's never been outside. His shots are always kept up to date. He will be riding on the plane with me rather than in the baggage compartment, I've already cleared this with the airline.

Thanks

Brian

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE IMPORTATION OF DOGS AND CATS INTO THE KINGDOM OF THAILAND

1) A health certificate in English, signed or further endorsed by a full-time authorized veterinary official of the government of the exporting country, if it is previously acknowledged by a veterinary surgeon, stating :-

1.1) number and species ,

1.2) breed, sex, age and color or animal identification,

1.3) name and address of the owner OR the kennel of origin,

1.4) certification of condition items (2) to (5).

2) The animals must come from an area where animal diseases are under control. They are found to be healthy, free from signs of any infectious and contagious diseases including ectoparasitism at the time of export and fit to travel.

3) The country has been free from Rabies for at least the past 12 (twelve) months OR the animals are vaccinated against Rabies with an official approved vaccine not less than 21 (twenty- one) days prior to the departure.

4) EITHER a ) The dog is vaccinated against Leptospirosis at least 21(twenty-one) days preceding departure.

OR b ) The dog is subjected to a test for Leptospirosis with negative result during the 30 (thirty) days prior to the departure.

5) The animals shall be vaccinated against other significant infectious or contagious diseases i.e. Distemper, Hepatitis, and Parvovirus, with an official approved vaccine at least 21 (twenty-one) days prior to the departure.

6) The animals must be conveyed in nose-and-paw proof crates designed to avoid any risk of injury or unnecessary suffering.

7) The animals are not allowed to expose to other animals if they have to be landed in transit at any approved intermediate port. They shall not be allowed to leave precinct of the port except to an officially approved transit quarantine area.

8) The animals are subjected to quarantine at approved premises for a period of at least 30 (thirty) days upon arrival during which they shall be submitted to tests and/or treatments deemed necessary. The importer/owner shall be fully charged for the incurred expenses.

9) Failure to follow the import procedures may result in returning the animals to the country of origin or destroying without compensation.

Contact detail : Bureau of Disease Control and Veterinary Services. Department of Livestock

Development Phayathai road, Ratchtavee 10400 Tel. (02) 653-4550 - 7 ext . 4175 Fax. (02) 653-4929

E-mail : [email protected]

Imported my cat to Thailand last year. Very straightforward. Normal vaccination certs required plus microchipping and rabies vaccination. Also need vet certificate from your country's relevant government dept. No quarantine needed. Cat travelled as 'excess baggage' in airline approved carry box, checked in with normal luggage and is placed in a special compartment in hold.(check with airline as not all planes have this) Just had to pay the excess baggage charge per kilo above flight allowance. No problems this end with customs check.

Hope this helps. Did not use a pet relocation company as very expensive quote and all information available from my cat's regular vet.