Komerican Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 Hi, I am heading back home to the States and just wondering what you guys bring back from home. The things you can't find in Thailand and you can't leave without. I know lot of stuffs can be found at the Paragon and the Emporium at higher price but what are the things you can't find anywhere in Bangkok? A penny for your thoughts... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokie36 Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 Good malt whisky cheap wine decent cheese sausages and twiglets top my near endless list. Nothing essential tho. Clothes that actually fit as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoonman Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 Work socks, nice thick woolly ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonobo Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 Dockers (trousers) Wine Salami and proscuitto Miracle Whip Diet Dr. Pepper Spices Peach Nectar and Welch's Grape Juice Tortillas California Naval Oranges Artichoke Hearts Kalmata Olives Kalmata Olive Oil Balsamico Books Green Olive Compote Biscuits in a can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJo Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 Proper mustard, bangkok you can only get those horrible american "french" stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gpdjohn Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 Dockers (trousers)Wine Salami and proscuitto Miracle Whip Diet Dr. Pepper Spices Peach Nectar and Welch's Grape Juice Tortillas California Naval Oranges Artichoke Hearts Kalmata Olives Kalmata Olive Oil Balsamico Books Green Olive Compote Biscuits in a can and Fritos.. original Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DP25 Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 Always bring back a large bottle of Tapatio hot sauce. Have never found a decent one in Thailand, can't stand tabasco sauce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
givenall Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 Dockers (trousers)Wine Salami and proscuitto Miracle Whip Diet Dr. Pepper Spices Peach Nectar and Welch's Grape Juice Tortillas California Naval Oranges Artichoke Hearts Kalmata Olives Kalmata Olive Oil Balsamico Books Green Olive Compote Biscuits in a can and Fritos.. original Nothing Just Love of my Sons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassienie Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 A good english pint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanForbes Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 I find the OP's question confusing. He's going back to the USA but asks what you bring back from home? Does that mean he's wanting to know what Thailand offers and he can't get in the States? Or, the other way around? Anything in the way of food items won't matter a hill of beans. They'll all be gone a short time later. Electronics and cameras are cheaper in the USA. So are good shoes. There are SOME cotton goods cheaper in Thailand, but the good quality stuff costs about the same and is usually imported from elsewhere. I would imagine that an Indian tailor would provide good quality clothing at a reasonable price, but stuff like that is cheaper in India. Books are certainly cheaper in the USA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonobo Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 Anything in the way of food items won't matter a hill of beans. They'll all be gone a short time later. As I eat Thai for every lunch and some dinners, the food I bring back typically lasts me about 4 or 5 months. And as I go to the US or Europe about 5 times a year, that is often enough to keep me stocked up on my western foodstuffs. (I also forgot to list mustard, Skippy peanut butter, jam, anchovy paste, canned roma tomatoes, and real maple syrup.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kangeroo Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 as i stay in Australia 6months and in Thai 6 months i always take my prescriptions i have tried to buy in Thai but they are not the same, another thing is razors can never buy good ones in Thai . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metisdead Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 Proper mustard, bangkok you can only get those horrible american "french" stuff Incorrect, German mustard is available, there are others that are non-American as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heng Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 Weller bourbon, Kodiak Wintergreen, Trojan Supras, Millenium ID lube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundman Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 Decent jocks that don't cut off the circulation and/or give you jock rash. Samboy chips. Arrnots shapes. Decent grade Gillette blades that last more than half a shave without going blunt. A wife that cooks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fred2007 Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 Sauerkraut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJo Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 Proper mustard, bangkok you can only get those horrible american "french" stuff Incorrect, German mustard is available, there are others that are non-American as well. Sure but i want "proper" mustard Colemans won't do it for me either although it is a ok stuff as backup. Just out of curiosity where you can find German ones? Might be a good fall back as i run out of my stock bought from "home". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonobo Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 Proper mustard, bangkok you can only get those horrible american "french" stuff Incorrect, German mustard is available, there are others that are non-American as well. Sure but i want "proper" mustard Colemans won't do it for me either although it is a ok stuff as backup. Just out of curiosity where you can find German ones? Might be a good fall back as i run out of my stock bought from "home". Tops at Pin Klao has a small selection of mustards, but they are pretty pricey, and I don't know their quality even if they look OK. I bring French mustard from France or imported French mustard I buy in the US. And to the posters mentioning razor blades, you are all right on with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soutpeel Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 Mrs Balls Chutney... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigshow Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 Mrs Balls Chutney... Good Stuff! bourbon creams jersey royals daddies brown sauce good anglo/indian curry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigshow Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 A good english pint. some real ale! and a full pint not a half litre or a scooner, a real mans pint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bendejo Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 vitamins: can't find what I want in any neighboring countries, either shoes that fit decent, strong rubber bands books hydrocortisone and benedryl cream (for bug bites and coral scrapes) bug-off with decent DEET concentrations cotton boxers spices (parsely, oregano,...) Depending on luggage allowance I'll load up with goodies, even if it means taking another bag and knowing they'll all have to be eaten within a week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Komerican Posted October 15, 2009 Author Share Posted October 15, 2009 Dockers (trousers)Wine Salami and proscuitto Miracle Whip Diet Dr. Pepper Spices Peach Nectar and Welch's Grape Juice Tortillas California Naval Oranges Artichoke Hearts Kalmata Olives Kalmata Olive Oil Balsamico Books Green Olive Compote Biscuits in a can and Fritos.. original I am gonna bring a pair of Dockers and Bags of Fritos corn chip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Komerican Posted October 15, 2009 Author Share Posted October 15, 2009 Always bring back a large bottle of Tapatio hot sauce. Have never found a decent one in Thailand, can't stand tabasco sauce On my shopping list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Komerican Posted October 15, 2009 Author Share Posted October 15, 2009 Dockers (trousers)Wine Salami and proscuitto Miracle Whip Diet Dr. Pepper Spices Peach Nectar and Welch's Grape Juice Tortillas California Naval Oranges Artichoke Hearts Kalmata Olives Kalmata Olive Oil Balsamico Books Green Olive Compote Biscuits in a can and Fritos.. original Nothing Just Love of my Sons Kudos for you, givenall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ignoramus Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 This is the most informative post I've read for a while. I can't BELIEVE what's unavailable. The memory must be fading. Thanks a lot OP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metisdead Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 Proper mustard, bangkok you can only get those horrible american "french" stuff Incorrect, German mustard is available, there are others that are non-American as well. Sure but i want "proper" mustard Colemans won't do it for me either although it is a ok stuff as backup. Just out of curiosity where you can find German ones? Might be a good fall back as i run out of my stock bought from "home". Here at our local Tops they have Hengstenberg medium hot, and at Foodland can find Thomy Delikatess-Senf (mittelscharf/medium hot). And I believe a person will find a good selection of good mustards at Villa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Komerican Posted October 15, 2009 Author Share Posted October 15, 2009 This is the most informative post I've read for a while. I can't BELIEVE what's unavailable. The memory must be fading. Thanks a lot OP. Glad to be of service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GungaDin Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 as i stay in Australia 6months and in Thai 6 months i always take my prescriptions i have tried to buy in Thai but they are not the same, another thing is razors can never buy good ones in Thai . Gillette triple blades bought in Thailand, great shave even after 7 days. Best razor I've ever used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kangeroo Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 yes im sure the triple blades are great and i do use them . it also could be how tough the beard is , most of the thai razors are great for the bum fluff that some people call hair on the face but for me after a couple of days there hopeless . cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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