mgjackson69 Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 When dealing with a governmental agency, being able to go to one person (or one internet site) and getting a definitive answer as to the proper procedures and documentation needed. You're obviously not a Brit then. You have me there...proudly American Our government runs on paper, just like any other. But you generally can find out what you need to do, even when it involves myriad forms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgjackson69 Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 Pubs. Pubs with Guinness. Pubs without bargirls and the dross that goes with them. Pubs. Pubs where you could have the craic. Pubs. Pubs with live music played by people under fifty. Pubs with comfy chairs and barstools and not hastily slung up bamboo shacks with a tinny music system blaring out boom boom boom I want you in my room. Pubs. Pubs. PUBS. Not hearing a song sang..... "Rike a Lock". 55555 And hearing songs sung with the verses in the proper order, with the right lines in each verse, rather then just mish-mashed together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poshthai Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 I only miss the real important things in life. 1/mum and dad 2/ son and grandson 3/brothers 4/ mates. Everything else is not important,things like english food etc is stupid to miss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwertz Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 My mum, dad and hollands steak puddings - yummy. Hollands pies aren't so tasty any more since they came under Chinese management; I think they lost the recipe. I live in Germany so I miss Thai and Indian food, pies, English cheese and many other things that I took for granted in England; they just can't be had here in the provinces. One consolation though, the beer and coffee are good here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mosha Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 Decent British style bangers, good bacon, haddock & chips with mushy peas. Roast lamb, and friday night in t'pub with me mates having a laugh. I don't miss the weather though, and that by far out weighs the things I miss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegas Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 I used to miss Heinz baked beans in ham sauce, but now Villa import them for me. Nothng else to miss, sorry to say (except maybe the cricket) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaimiller Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 being able to put my mouth under a running tap (with cold, clean drinking water) at 4 am when your mouth is like a dessert from drinking beer the night before. also a decent kebab. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegas Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 being able to put my mouth under a running tap (with cold, clean drinking water) at 4 am when your mouth is like a dessert from drinking beer the night before.also a decent kebab. Beirut and the other leb place near soi 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaimiller Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 being able to put my mouth under a running tap (with cold, clean drinking water) at 4 am when your mouth is like a dessert from drinking beer the night before.also a decent kebab. Beirut and the other leb place near soi 11 thanks for that, next time im in bkk its on my list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naam Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 i miss the hot summers and mild winters in central Europe. here in Thailand it's always freezing cold and the recent bill for heating oil makes it mandatory that my wife takes up a third job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farang prince Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 Although I'm living in the Philippines right now, I will include what I also missed when I was living in Thailand: 1. Good USDA Grade A beef. 2. Shirts that fit. 3. Going to a bank and finishing banking transactions (when it's not an ATM) in less than an hour. 4. Getting a straight answer to my questions. Otherwise, there isn't a thing I miss about my old country. I'm in SE Asia by choice, not chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shotime Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 Good Pretzels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbee Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 lifestyle & env: Walking (sidewalks, clean air, cool temperature) Blue skies and rivers food: mexican jalapenas - green pickled chilies baklava, lukum and other turkish sweets russian liquid plain yogurt kefir roast lamb camel milk bratwurst german sausages Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses G. Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 Really fantastic live music at small, inexpensive venues. Fantastic food of all types like you get in San Francisco, New York, Paris, Italy. Nothing else! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RakJungTorlae Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 lifestyle & env:Walking (sidewalks, clean air, cool temperature) Blue skies and rivers food: mexican jalapenas - green pickled chilies baklava, lukum and other turkish sweets russian liquid plain yogurt kefir roast lamb camel milk bratwurst german sausages lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scalawag Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 American breakfasts and college football( the kind without 1-0 scores)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSnake Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 Jumbo and Safeway Supermarket may favorite places to buy Famous Amos Cookies. Bet you want find any in Thailand, so please let us know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klikster Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 Family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaza Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses G. Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 They made fresh Famous Amos cookies in Mah Boo Kong shopping center in Bangkok for manny years. I'm not sure if it is still there, but there are a bunch of Mrs Field's Cookies around which are even better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Hicks Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 ... from your home country - living in thailand? just a little survey. for me it is definitively being cold and having to wear a pullover or even better: a warm jacket. Marmalade on brown toast and not having to keep looking at the Thaivisa forum. (I'm waiting in soi 2 for the rain to stop.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikethevigoman Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 being able to put my mouth under a running tap (with cold, clean drinking water) at 4 am when your mouth is like a dessert from drinking beer the night before.also a decent kebab. Oh yes ,the elephants leg on the way home after a skinfull ! i miss that too,. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
girlx Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 (edited) number one is good mexican food. i also really miss intellectuals (yes there are some here but i am not meeting many of them) and people who understand my culture. i miss the type of art/music/films/literature/theater that is available in NY and not so much here. oh, and whole foods i miss a lot! and winter, sometimes, especially around christmas!!!! Edited August 12, 2008 by girlx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intumult Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 Proper pies !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaiYaang Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 definitely good mexican food speak freely driving peace & quiet, ect, ect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pattaya_girl Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 Trips on my brothers boat up the river dart in Devon and Devon clotted cream tea when we arrive at Totnes,in fact we are going back, had enough,. ! Ohh Devon, the river dart, clotted cream and Totnes, I remember it well - beautiful fading memories of days past..... I particualrly enjoyed visiting the Newton Abbot cattle market when i use to go to Devon on camping trips when i was a child. My memories may have faded but they will never be erased. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassienie Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Big breasted women. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vagabond48 Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 Big breasted women. Plenty of young and delicious farangs here in CM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poshthai Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 bacon sausage and cheese staffordshire oatcakes and of course my mum and dad and son,with 2 grandkids now.josky is right what she says we miss them more than they miss us because they have a life to lead,we dont lol.i realy mean as far as i am concerned i think about them more probable because i am kee niou and they work for a living. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norrad Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 I miss loads of stuff from back home. I stock up on each trip back. Biltong and Droer Wors Milk Tart and Koeksisters Appletizer and Yogisip Ouma rusks Decent chocolates Larger selection of potato crisps Smooth apricot jam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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