wjmark Posted July 18, 2021 Share Posted July 18, 2021 My friend is in BKK... Where can she find the best/cheapest Thai site (or shop) to buy discount vitamins and nutritional supplements? thanks. WJ Also, where can she find full fat live culture yogurt, plain/unsweetened? Here in Canada I can get 10% fat natural Greek yogurt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clivebaxter Posted July 18, 2021 Share Posted July 18, 2021 I find lazada is cheaper than shops, got zinc today 155 baht cheapest in shop is 215 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjmark Posted July 18, 2021 Author Share Posted July 18, 2021 thanks. I hope that was chelated zinc! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clivebaxter Posted July 18, 2021 Share Posted July 18, 2021 9 minutes ago, wjmark said: thanks. I hope that was chelated zinc! Vistra, I think it is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asiam110 Posted July 18, 2021 Share Posted July 18, 2021 All locally produced are complete <deleted>, overpriced, low dose. Order from iHerb and wait a few weeks, a few doses of local Zinc won't save you from covid exposure.. There are some sellers on Lazda though that import from iHerb and resell at 2-2.5x which isn't a bad stop gap if you want to consume tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjmark Posted July 18, 2021 Author Share Posted July 18, 2021 Yes, i use Iherb in Canada, so I will check them out. No specific rush... thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BestB Posted July 18, 2021 Share Posted July 18, 2021 None . IHerb Cheap and easy, just do not order too much in 1 go. Also vitacost, they do not offer free shipping like IHerb but have cheaper prices than IHerb and have their own no frills brand dirt cheap. local sites that sell imported products charge 3 times more and locally made are iffy at best , no information or hardly any attached on how many mg or what is the actual content Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjmark Posted July 18, 2021 Author Share Posted July 18, 2021 BestB - you say " just do not order too much in 1 go" What do you mean and why? thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Star Posted July 18, 2021 Share Posted July 18, 2021 2 hours ago, BestB said: None . IHerb Cheap and easy, just do not order too much in 1 go. Also vitacost, they do not offer free shipping like IHerb but have cheaper prices than IHerb and have their own no frills brand dirt cheap. local sites that sell imported products charge 3 times more and locally made are iffy at best , no information or hardly any attached on how many mg or what is the actual content I tried Iherb, but shipping is higher than the item. Wanted to buy some low dose aspirin. Was 177 baht, plus 223 baht shipping, and over 5 weeks to deliver. Unless I'm doing it wrong... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjmark Posted July 18, 2021 Author Share Posted July 18, 2021 hmmm.. Just doing an order now. Shipping 152 baht on 1470 baht order. Not bad, but yes 4-6 weeks delivery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjmark Posted July 19, 2021 Author Share Posted July 19, 2021 It's funny. It changed to 36 baht shipping for a 1480 baht order. Still 4-6 weeks... thanks everybody for the good tip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BestB Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 21 hours ago, Gold Star said: I tried Iherb, but shipping is higher than the item. Wanted to buy some low dose aspirin. Was 177 baht, plus 223 baht shipping, and over 5 weeks to deliver. Unless I'm doing it wrong... I think you had DHL express shipping , change to other one, DHL something which is the cheap one . Last time I ordered took about 17 days , maybe with Covid have big delays also see vita cost but for 1 item it may not be worth it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BestB Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 23 hours ago, wjmark said: BestB - you say " just do not order too much in 1 go" What do you mean and why? thanks What I mean is more than 5-6 items , if stopped by customs they normally let it through but if large quantities they seize it and ask for import license. Also small box has higher chance of getting through without any hassles over a large or heavy box Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheryl Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 Shoppee - best prices but limited range Lazada - a little more than Shoppee but wider range Anything the above do nto have = iHerb (not Thai based but they deliver here and pretty fast) Yolida brand yogurt is good, unsweetened and available in most supermarkets in large tubs Also easy to make your own yogurt here given the warm climate. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjmark Posted July 19, 2021 Author Share Posted July 19, 2021 BestB - yes, I figured that all out after a while. Sent a 1480 baht box - should avoid duty! thnx Sheryl - great. If I were there I would make my own yogurt, but for my friend, I think she wouldn't! Do you know of any high fat yogurts? 6-10% rather than 3.5% (or 0%!). She is trying a Keto diet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheryl Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 56 minutes ago, wjmark said: BestB - yes, I figured that all out after a while. Sent a 1480 baht box - should avoid duty! thnx Sheryl - great. If I were there I would make my own yogurt, but for my friend, I think she wouldn't! Do you know of any high fat yogurts? 6-10% rather than 3.5% (or 0%!). She is trying a Keto diet... High fat per se no, but one of the Greek yogurts would be higher in fat than Yolida i forget the brands but easily found in supermarkets in Bangkok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonray Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 9 hours ago, Sheryl said: Yolida brand yogurt is good, unsweetened and available in most supermarkets in large tubs My favorite brand...a new brand also available at Big-C and Tops called "Dairy Home" Organic Yogurt at the same price point is quite good and very different texture and taste (thinner and more tart) than Yolida. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjmark Posted July 20, 2021 Author Share Posted July 20, 2021 tonray - does it say what fat % it is? thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
from the home of CC Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 On 7/19/2021 at 7:20 AM, wjmark said: It's funny. It changed to 36 baht shipping for a 1480 baht order. Still 4-6 weeks... thanks everybody for the good tip! hope you get it, mine didn't come. They gave my money back but waiting 6 wks for nothing ended my business with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticFox Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 iHerb. Their selection and prices beat any online shop in Thailand. However - shipping can be a PITA. I made three orders last month. The last two orders showed up in about 2 weeks. The first order I made the first week in June still hasn't arrived. I use postal plus which provides "tracking." I see it was put in a bag in Melrose Park US on June 12th and that's that last tracking entry to be seen. It becomes an overdue order on Thursday. That's my main gripe with iHerb. I don't mind waiting but I'd like to know where in the hell the package went to. With the exception of the mail glitches - they are the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falangUK Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 23 hours ago, Sheryl said: Shoppee - best prices but limited range Lazada - a little more than Shoppee but wider range Anything the above do nto have = iHerb (not Thai based but they deliver here and pretty fast) Yolida brand yogurt is good, unsweetened and available in most supermarkets in large tubs Also easy to make your own yogurt here given the warm climate. I normally buy Blackmores Vitamin C 1000mg from Boots. Do you think vitamin C from iHerb will have the same quality? Just had a look on iHerb, so many options, a bit confused ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticFox Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 (edited) 22 minutes ago, falangUK said: I normally buy Blackmores Vitamin C 1000mg from Boots. Do you think vitamin C from iHerb will have the same quality? Just had a look on iHerb, so many options, a bit confused ???? You need to do a little research. Yet - they have a whole lot of options. Do a search on types and quality of Vitamin C. Look at the best types and brands. Then look them up on iHerb. Too much work? Buy Blackmore. It's expensive for Vitamin C. I pay maybe half the price as I can buy at any Thai pharmacy for run of the mill ascorbic acid.. It's more useful when you're looking for say the most bioavaible form of zinc for instance. You get a discount on shipping if you buy over $40 but you need to cap your purchase at $46 to stay under the cap for customs. That's official. I've made order over $50 and never got charged customs but I normally keep it under $46. Edited July 20, 2021 by ArcticFox 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falangUK Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 On 7/21/2021 at 12:09 AM, ArcticFox said: You need to do a little research. Yet - they have a whole lot of options. Do a search on types and quality of Vitamin C. Look at the best types and brands. Then look them up on iHerb. Too much work? Buy Blackmore. It's expensive for Vitamin C. I pay maybe half the price as I can buy at any Thai pharmacy for run of the mill ascorbic acid.. It's more useful when you're looking for say the most bioavaible form of zinc for instance. You get a discount on shipping if you buy over $40 but you need to cap your purchase at $46 to stay under the cap for customs. That's official. I've made order over $50 and never got charged customs but I normally keep it under $46. Most useful information ???? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjmark Posted July 30, 2021 Author Share Posted July 30, 2021 Update. Iherb package received. 12 days! Very quick... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeekgarcia Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 On 7/18/2021 at 9:33 PM, clivebaxter said: I find lazada is cheaper than shops, got zinc today 155 baht cheapest in shop is 215 what brand did you buy? Because I am trying to find out which brands of vitamins and herbal medicines are good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clivebaxter Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 2 minutes ago, zeekgarcia said: what brand did you buy? Because I am trying to find out which brands of vitamins and herbal medicines are good Vistra, nothing wrong with them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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