October 18, 200916 yr to Thailand - I bring a sports model bodum, French Press, 'unbreakable' and a can of fresh ground quality coffee. don't like instant!!! canned sockeye salmon dill pickles, [risky in jars] cheddar cheese real peanut butter
October 18, 200916 yr 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.) You can get Canadian maple syrup in Tops Market (quite pricey though). Personally the only thing I tend to bring back is squeezable Branston pickle (from the UK).
October 18, 200916 yr i take a jar of vegemite and some new shirts but the maple syrup sounds ok as well.
October 18, 200916 yr This is my SHORT LIST Larger rubber bands Oregon scientific clock Maui Jim sun Glasses Heavy white sox Hienz Relish Jell-O instant pudding Taco Sauce Pica pico Las Palmas enchilada sauce Masa Flour Sugar substitute Splenda Packets AND the big bags for cooking Antiseptic spray Shower curtain mildew free New Mexico Chili HOT HOSE ENDS BOTH MALE AND FEMALE brass CAROL SHELBY CHILI MIX Velveeta cheese Good seasons dressing Icy-Hot pain relief cream Ironing board cover 4’ 6” X 15” Cheese slicer Pie dough mixer The Original California Car Duster $17.20 Digital scale kitchen countertop Channel #5 for the wife Arid deodorant XXX spray Spices Mrs. Dash McCormick lemon pepper Lawry's Garlic Salt dried parsley flakes Altoids Magic Jack VERY IMPORTANT for free calls to America Brass water faucet same as hose size
October 18, 200916 yr Decent Disinfectant ( Jeyes Fluid ) (Zoflora) Pens (biro's) Chocolate Brazil Nuts Sweets ( Maynards Wine Gums & Midget Gems) T bags. Deodorant Cheese Triangles (expensive in Thailand) Walkers Salt/vinegar crisps Decent Salted Peanuts preferably KP Colemans English Mustard Oxo's Duty Free perfume from Airport. Jelly Swiss Rolls oh and sometimes I will bring a small Deep fat fryer back with me for my French Fries.
October 18, 200916 yr Decent Disinfectant ( Jeyes Fluid ) (Zoflora)Pens (biro's) Chocolate Brazil Nuts Sweets ( Maynards Wine Gums & Midget Gems) T bags. Deodorant Cheese Triangles (expensive in Thailand) Walkers Salt/vinegar crisps Decent Salted Peanuts preferably KP Colemans English Mustard Oxo's Duty Free perfume from Airport. Jelly Swiss Rolls oh and sometimes I will bring a small Deep fat fryer back with me for my French Fries. Pattaya girl,,,,Do I know you ,,,, That is almost exactly, the list that I am given ,to bring back over with me ,,,,,every time I return to Thailand. Some coincidence !!
October 18, 200916 yr Books. Agreed, since I took up dieting specialty foods don't bother me anymore. Books are the only reason I bother weighing my case now.
October 19, 200916 yr Looks like the "Brits" and "Europeans" are missing the point here. He's not going to England or Europe and most everything you've listed can be found in Pattaya and Bangkok. What I'd bring from the states are DVDs and music CDs that are NOT cheap copies and don't have Thai subtitles (movies). All the ones I brought here when I moved and have had sent since are still in great shape where as ALL the Thai ones are going lame. JMHO
October 19, 200916 yr Looks like the "Brits" and "Europeans" are missing the point here. He's not going to England or Europe and most everything you've listed can be found in Pattaya and Bangkok. By George, you are right!
October 19, 200916 yr Yes, most of these things are available here (at a higher price, but that's to be expected), but there are a couple things that I still prefer from home. Anything cotton (bed sheets, underwear, socks, etc.), and Crest toothpaste (I can't stand Colgate).
October 19, 200916 yr Books. Agreed, since I took up dieting specialty foods don't bother me anymore. Books are the only reason I bother weighing my case now. Books for me as well. I put them in my carry on bag and act as if its not too heavy
October 19, 200916 yr What I'd bring from the states are DVDs and music CDs that are NOT cheap copies and don't have Thai subtitles (movies). Torrents. Available in the boondocks just outside Khon Kaen.
October 20, 200916 yr Gillette triple blades bought in Thailand, great shave even after 7 days. Best razor I've ever used. I dreaded the transition when I ran out of Wilkinsons, but I'm doing ok with Tesco disposables (swivel head). I shave every 2nd day (usually) and one razo lasts weeks. Add to my list: Edge shaving gel
October 20, 200916 yr Decent Disinfectant ( Jeyes Fluid ) (Zoflora)Pens (biro's) Chocolate Brazil Nuts Sweets ( Maynards Wine Gums & Midget Gems) T bags. Deodorant Cheese Triangles (expensive in Thailand) Walkers Salt/vinegar crisps Decent Salted Peanuts preferably KP Colemans English Mustard Oxo's Duty Free perfume from Airport. Jelly Swiss Rolls oh and sometimes I will bring a small Deep fat fryer back with me for my French Fries. Pattaya girl,,,,Do I know you ,,,, That is almost exactly, the list that I am given ,to bring back over with me ,,,,,every time I return to Thailand. Some coincidence !! Ha ha what a coincidence yes.. I am also from close to your neck of the woods, so maybe... I forgot to mention the Daddie's Sauce.
October 20, 200916 yr oversize condoms and australian whipped cream Are these to be used in tandem Nah..... he's just bragging.
October 20, 200916 yr Sanity? respect for people who arent immediate family? manners? common sense? Oh and mcvities mini cheddars!
October 20, 200916 yr Mrs Balls Chutney... Good Stuff! bourbon creams jersey royals daddies brown sauce good anglo/indian curry Bourbon Creams available in Tops along with many other 'Waitrose' buscuits. They are all pricey and often end up being sold for half price when past expiry date. Absolutely nothing wrong with them of course so tuck in. Many Waitrose frozen products in Tops too.
October 20, 200916 yr Found Miracle Whip at Tesco in Salaya. Still trying to figure out what "proper mustard" is?! My sister is comming from the US for a visit. Been putting together a list of items to bring. Lucky for her the list is small. I do miss my Craftman Tools but there is a weight limit . Small reliable kitchen appliances would be nice also but I guess there would be a huge import tax on those.
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