watcharacters Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 As the holidays approach, I'd like to have an idea what my options are for buying a turkey. While many people don't like turkey others do like it. A few years ago I was able to buy a Norbest turkey at Macro for just under ฿1000. Are Norbest turkeys still available? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaiBob Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 Haven't been to Makro lately but I saw Norbest at Villa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moontang Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 Buy a whole smoked chicken and say it is Turkey. Buy a bottle of Jameson with the savings...they will love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guderian Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 I had a look in Makro yesterday. Loads of Thai turkeys but nothing imported. I tried one of the Thai turkeys a few months ago and wasn't impressed. They're way too skinny so the breast cooks long before the legs are done. The solution to that is to cut off the legs and cook them separately, but it sounds like too much bother to me. Imported turkeys are available at the usual places specialising in farang foods, but at a steep price. What would have cost you 1000 Baht a few years ago will set you back 3000-4000 Baht now. A fresh chicken or duck might indeed be a better option than frozen turkey, even if it's not exactly traditional. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balo Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 Its 350 baht per kilo if you order from that UK place on the dark side. Its locally farmed turkeys, good quality and well fed according to the sign I saw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCC1701A Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 11 hours ago, watcharacters said: what my options are for buying a turkey. Villa Market has everything for thanksgiving. Turkeys, stuffing mix, cranberries, aluminum cooking pans. big selection. All in a thanksgiving area setup in the store. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heybuz Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 I see a few around Pattaya a bit overcooked skin's a bit wrinkled price unknown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArickChaiyaphum Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 Put in ไก่งวง in Facebook and you will get loads of places. I will buy some fresh year old ones butchered shortly for the first time this year. They’re around 100b a kilo. I am sure if you check at the farang supermarket in Jomethian there was a small frozen one for sale at 3600 baht I think 2 kilo. It might be there again this year. Private message me I may be able to bring one down! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guderian Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 8 minutes ago, heybuz said: I see a few around Pattaya a bit overcooked skin's a bit wrinkled price unknown. They have them in Bic C Extra at Christmas time, ready-roasted Australian turkeys. I looked at the price two years ago and it was around 1000 Baht/kg. Crazy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petermik Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 22 hours ago, balo said: Its 350 baht per kilo if you order from that UK place on the dark side. Its locally farmed turkeys, good quality and well fed according to the sign I saw. It,s called Siamsburies......top of Khow Talo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jossthaifarang Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 https://paleorobbie.com/post?id=110 Bit pricey, but delivery is available. Save the hassle, but pay the price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natway09 Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 Cooked & then frozen Yuk........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villa Market Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 16 hours ago, NCC1701A said: Villa Market has everything for thanksgiving. Turkeys, stuffing mix, cranberries, aluminum cooking pans. big selection. All in a thanksgiving area setup in the store. Thanks for the shout out @NCC1701A ! Ye, indeed we do have a selection of Thanksgiving options available in our Pattaya store at the moment. We can provide you with a hot, full turkey meal with all the trimmings - orders need to be placed 3 days in advance. Please either call 02-779-1000 or email [email protected] for more information. We also have our famous baked ham and ribs products available again this year..... We also offer a range of frozen turkeys from both Norbest and Butterball. Please reach out to us with your requirements for Thanksgiving and Christmas and we'll do our best to help you out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worgeordie Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 In RimPing supermarket up here in Chiang Mai they had some US turkey breasts (crowns)2200 THB, and some skin and bone Thai turkeys which I think were 2800 Thb.is the official ban on USA turkeys still in force ?,some that must have been smuggled in last year were 5 K ! regards worgeordie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedrogaz Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 Are you looking for recipes or women to cook turkey for you? Why would anyone eat turkey in November, Christmas is on December 25th. If you cook it in November it will have gone off by Christmas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirineou Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 17 minutes ago, Pedrogaz said: Are you looking for recipes or women to cook turkey for you? Why would anyone eat turkey in November, Christmas is on December 25th. If you cook it in November it will have gone off by Christmas Thanksgiving , is in November. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirineou Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 On 11/3/2018 at 4:27 AM, Guderian said: I tried one of the Thai turkeys a few months ago and wasn't impressed. They're way too skinny so the breast cooks long before the legs are done. The solution to that is to cut off the legs and cook them separately, but it sounds like too much bother to me. You can cover the chest with aluminum foil and slow down its cookin, when the legs are close to done, remove the tinfoil so that the breast will finish cooking at the same time as the legs, Do not discard the tinfoil as I am in need of head gear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirineou Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 1 hour ago, worgeordie said: .is the official ban on USA turkeys still in force ?,some that must have been smuggled in last year From the quality of the posts in TVF , I would say plenty of jive Turkeys being imported (present company excluded) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivor bigun Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 We tried one of those Thai turkeys 2 years ago,even my wifes sister and her son said it was rubbish compared to the butterball ones we used to get.Sent from my SM-A720F using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookieqw Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 im going for the xmas goose - well you've gotta make an effort haven't you 555 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Muton Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 I don't celebrate Thanksgiving personally, but I have no problems sourcing turkeys since Mrs BM kindly added a three to her farm a few months ago - now we have about fifty of them! I sampled one a couple of weeks ago and it was pretty tasty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melvinmelvin Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 3 hours ago, sirineou said: Thanksgiving , is in November. yes, and Christmas on the 24th the following month, 25th is for NES Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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sirineou Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 13 minutes ago, melvinmelvin said: yes, and Christmas on the 24th the following month, 25th is for NES The question was asked " Why would anyone eat turkey in November " to which i replied "Thanksgiving , is in November." a traditional turkey eating day which I am sure the OP was referring too. But thank you for that additional list, though you forgot to mention May 2 which is international scurvy day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thingamabob Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 Spend 5 minutes in any slaughter house and then go vegan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirineou Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 2 hours ago, Blue Muton said: I don't celebrate Thanksgiving personally, but I have no problems sourcing turkeys since Mrs BM kindly added a three to her farm a few months ago - now we have about fifty of them! I sampled one a couple of weeks ago and it was pretty tasty. My daughter's Birthday is November 22 , we always joke that Thanksgiving is a day where I give Thanks that she is my daughter and being the handful that she is, the rest of the world gives Thanks that she is not! LOL I make that speech every year and everyone gets a good laugh while rolling their eyes I don't particularly like turkey but I do like the trimmings, and love stuffing. Though my mother has passed away few years ago we still use her recipe, of bread stuffing mixed with rice, pine nuts (pinoli) chicken livers, celery, and crumbled italian sausages. and fondly remember her, It is to die for, and I am sure my cardiologist would agree. LOL I have a pair of pants with an elastic , expanding waistband that I put to good use that day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivor bigun Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 Spend 5 minutes in any slaughter house and then go vegan. Best place for a vegan ;) Sent from my SM-A720F using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicowoodduck Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 Why go through all the hassles of cooking, cleaning and the like....just go to a local hotel and get it served to you? I think Dicey Reilly's does a turkey day spread for less than 900 THB on the day.......???????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enoon Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 10 hours ago, sirineou said: The question was asked " Why would anyone eat turkey in November " to which i replied "Thanksgiving , is in November." a traditional turkey eating day which I am sure the OP was referring too. But thank you for that additional list, though you forgot to mention May 2 which is international scurvy day I've looked at several lists of Thai holidays and can't seem to find one called "Thanksgiving". What is its Thai name? Unusual to find so much discussion, among foreigners, about food for a Thai holiday. Will alcohol sales be banned? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirineou Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 1 hour ago, Enoon said: I've looked at several lists of Thai holidays and can't seem to find one called "Thanksgiving". What is its Thai name? Unusual to find so much discussion, among foreigners, about food for a Thai holiday. Will alcohol sales be banned? The OP was looking to buy a turkey in November, The question was asked why would anyone (operative word being anyone) eat turkey in November Not why would Thai people eat Turkey in november. to which I replied "Thanksgiving is in November. For those who are not familiar with Thanksgiving, it is an American holiday where among other things a turkey diner is consumed.For more info on Thanksgiving Google is your friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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