Guest TerryS123 Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 I am arriving in Thailand on July 2 on the OA visa. What are some things that you bring to Thailand from the states because you can't find in Thailand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post DrDave Posted June 17, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 17, 2021 Good quality hand tools. 7 3 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post roo860 Posted June 17, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 17, 2021 Back to front baseball caps. 2 1 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post shdmn Posted June 17, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 17, 2021 (edited) Razor blades. Edited June 17, 2021 by shdmn 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jingthing Posted June 17, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 17, 2021 (edited) Good quality, well priced, not ugly CLOTHES that fit the average large sized American. Decent fresh Sichuan peppercorns. Edited June 17, 2021 by Jingthing 5 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post moose7117 Posted June 17, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 17, 2021 a decent attitude and a quiet voice. 17 1 13 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post Damrongsak Posted June 17, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 17, 2021 2 hours ago, shdmn said: Razor blades. Eh ??? I haven't noticed them for sale in the USA where I live. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bkk6060 Posted June 17, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 17, 2021 Larger sized condoms. 3 1 1 1 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 1FinickyOne Posted June 17, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 17, 2021 surprisingly maybe, clothes.. I used to get really good deals on Hawaiian type shirts at Walmart in September clearance.. and the cheap boxer briefs that come in 3 packs.. which I prefer to the more expensive ones... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sqwakvfr Posted June 17, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 17, 2021 For some reason shaving cream and sunscreen can be rather expensive in LOS. For example Edge Gel shaving cream is between $2 and $3 dollars in the US. At the local supermarket a similar product goes for almost 300 Baht($9). A few cans from Wal Mart could save you some money. Also, if you like to wear hiking shoes or boots a good pair would be much cheaper in anywhere in the US. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post OneMoreFarang Posted June 17, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 17, 2021 2 hours ago, moose7117 said: a decent attitude and a quiet voice. Are those available in America? I though some Americans develop them only if they are long enough away from home. 2 1 3 5 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post CharlieH Posted June 18, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 18, 2021 Dont leave your common sense in the departure lounge. 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThailandRyan Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 Any types of snacks you like to eat, your meds and vitamins if you can get several months worth, and your bathroom supplies. Razors and shaving cream here are a little bit more than in the states, but you can still source them here. Most things can be bought here, or found on-line thru Shoppe or Lazada, just cost a bit more for those products 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post CharlieH Posted June 18, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 18, 2021 2 minutes ago, ThailandRyan said: Any types of snacks you like to eat, your meds and vitamins if you can get several months worth, and your bathroom supplies. Razors and shaving cream here are a little bit more than in the states, but you can still source them here. Most things can be bought here, or found on-line thru Shoppe or Lazada, just cost a bit more for those products Whats all this with shaving cream ? $3 or so aint gonna break the bank surely. Just adapt a little. 6 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Excel Posted June 18, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 18, 2021 Just now, CharlieH said: Whats all this with shaving cream ? $3 or so aint gonna break the bank surely. Just adapt a little. Do what I do, use an electric shaver 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post DFPhuket Posted June 18, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 18, 2021 I'm a pretty normal sized guy but I agree that it's a lot easier to find properly fitting clothes in the US than in Thailand. Here are some other things to consider: Make certain that you have your US banking/financial institutions setup for online access. Keep a couple of US credit cards that don't have a foreign transaction fee. Some banks ask that you inform them when you're traveling overseas. Retain a US mobile phone number (you can remove your SIM or turn it off when it's not needed) so you can receive SMS one time passwords related to the above. 11 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ralf001 Posted June 18, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 18, 2021 4 hours ago, DrDave said: Good quality hand tools. My little home workshop is stocked with Snap-on and Milwaukee gear all purchased locally. what good quality tools are not available here ? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ralf001 Posted June 18, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 18, 2021 1 hour ago, sqwakvfr said: For some reason shaving cream and sunscreen can be rather expensive in LOS. For example Edge Gel shaving cream is between $2 and $3 dollars in the US. At the local supermarket a similar product goes for almost 300 Baht($9). A few cans from Wal Mart could save you some money. Also, if you like to wear hiking shoes or boots a good pair would be much cheaper in anywhere in the US. I buy Gillette Shaving gel here for a Bt.199.00, defo more exxy than home but certainly not to the level I would openly complain about. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post NCC1701A Posted June 18, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 18, 2021 Watches are double the cost here. Computer keyboards and notebook computers with English font only keyboards. no have here. any notebook computer you buy at say Cost Co or Best Buy or Dell will be FAR less than Thailand and getter specs. Running shoes. good quality socks any and all brand name clothes like Oakley. Calvin Klein. sunglasses. double the cost here. no Phasers allowed on this mission. no police scanners or wide band receivers allowed, sex toys, real pain killers or Mary Jane. 5 hours ago, TerryS123 said: I am arriving in Thailand on July 2 on the OA visa. What are some things that you bring to Thailand from the states because you can't find in Thailand? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThailandRyan Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 22 minutes ago, CharlieH said: Whats all this with shaving cream ? $3 or so aint gonna break the bank surely. Just adapt a little. If you have sensitive skin the local shaving cream causes some minor issues. I guess one could use just soap and water....lol???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aforek Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 22 minutes ago, CharlieH said: Whats all this with shaving cream ? $3 or so aint gonna break the bank surely. Just adapt a little. A Big C ( small, not the hypermarket ) near my home , sells shaving cream ( brand " Big C" ) 2 times cheaper than Gillette, and for me, quality is the same for ear plugs, you find some in pharmacies or Taiwatasadu, orange color 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post worgeordie Posted June 18, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 18, 2021 Plenty of cash or access to it, that's all i would worry about. regards Worgeordie 5 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThailandRyan Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 6 minutes ago, worgeordie said: Plenty of cash or access to it, that's all i would worry about. regards Worgeordie or this to advertise it 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post kiteman9 Posted June 18, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 18, 2021 Please bring some for me. Kirkland Signature Solid White Albacore Tuna in Water, 7 oz, 8 ct you $17.49 at Costco 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bendejo Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 DEET-based mosquito repellent. Blistex. If you take vitamins/supplements bring your favorites, the assortment and quality available here is disappointing. If you use sunscreen bring it, most of the stuff out here has "skin whitener" in it. Slightly off topic, if you're looking for a break from LOS while you're here, consider a trip to Malaysia and do some shopping there. For some reason the Tesco stores in Malaysia have Tesco-brand items the ones in Thailand do not. Or for an even longer "short trip" Australia, used to be some cheap flights. If you have big feet you are out of luck with shoes here and any neighboring country. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ChristianBlessing Posted June 18, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 18, 2021 Your wits. And, as an American planning to hang around on this forum, a thick skin. 3 2 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ralf001 Posted June 18, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 18, 2021 44 minutes ago, NCC1701A said: Computer keyboards and notebook computers with English font only keyboards. no have here. I purchased an Asus Zenbook Pro Duo last month, it has an English only keyboard. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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