derge Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 I'm coming over for another trip to see my my wife and head out to the famil property and see the rest of the family. My wife asked me to pick a gift for my mother-in-law from Australia before I head over and I'm stumped as to what to get. Anyone have some good suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post AntMan1 Posted December 16, 2012 Popular Post Share Posted December 16, 2012 An electrical item, for the bath? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chittychangchang Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 An electrical item, for the bath? Make sure it's battery operated then, save her the shock 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomjerry Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 Mine really liked smoked salmon and crackers. Sent from my GT-I9100T using Thaivisa Connect App Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Semper Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 Gold is always popular. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meatboy Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 a new set of teeth. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heatherm Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 Expensive face lotion or other beauty products bought from a mall (or airport). My MIL went crazy for Clarins cleansing milk. Sent from my GT-P1010 using Thaivisa Connect App Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedghog Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 Vegimite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedghog Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 Maybe something Oz related. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Payboy Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 Opal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krisb Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 I got mine a blue sapphire pendant on a gold chain here in Oz. Wasnt expensive perhaps 200, she loved it. Depends on how much you love her and budget I suppose. Got my FIL a gold Seiko watch. Perhaps 200 again, he loves it and it wasnt a copy! If your going after Christmas then the boxing day sales are good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krisb Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 Opal? They love love opal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geriatrickid Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 A new broomstick? Kickers that won't disintegrate after he 3rd wash? ok, I know, childish. Obviously you get along with her. Pop into one of the department stores and ask the cosmetics counter people for help. At this time of year, they have some decent looking gift boxes. As long as the concoctions are packed in an expensive looking box, the battleaxe will be thrilled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fletchsmile Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 Les Dawson videos? http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/features/2610519/Top-10-mum-in-law-jokes-Jokes-Les-Dawson-jokes-Top-10-lists.html 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rookball Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 be practical. maybe oven or washing machine would be a good choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notmyself Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 Say it with flowers, give her a triffid. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petermik Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 Gold is always popular. a new set of teeth. There is your answer- get her teeth done in gold fillings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoneyboy Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 Most Farang opt for a house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travel2003 Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 I presume OP knows his own MIL better than us strangers here in this Forum. By the way, she is Thai, correct? What standard of living? If she is an old farmer lady, I guess kitchen and bathroom stuff is out of the question. Then there are only thing which is going........money. A funny little cheap gift with some cash inside. Don't forget the whiskey to FIL, if he is still alive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nana Cowboy Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 Cash lot of it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackArtemis Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 I would bring back stuff from Bath and body works or the body shop for my MIL, Friends, etc because I could get items for 3 or 5 for $20 where as it was almost 1 for $20 in Thailand Coach outlets also sell bags for 3000-5000B in the US, the same bags are worth 8-9 here Classic and something to show off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travel2003 Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 Am I the only one not knowing what OP's MIL does for a living? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humbugged Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 A puppy...everybody loves puppies. Make it a pitbull. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Semper Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 I presume OP knows his own MIL better than us strangers here in this Forum. According to this, I wouldn't be too sure. I'm coming over for another trip to see my my wife Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harryfrompattaya Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 (edited) What did your wife give you for your familiy? Be a sport and spend 10 times the account your wife spent. I think you can afford it. Edited December 16, 2012 by harryfrompattaya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derge Posted December 17, 2012 Author Share Posted December 17, 2012 Some great suggetions with a few laughs thrown in as well. I bought an aboriginal painting for her which I thught was Oz as well as something she wouldn't be able to get there obviously. She is a farming lady who owns a number of properties in Chaiyaphum as well as is the deputy school principal. Love the sound of some opal jewelry for keeping up my sleeve for her birthday or some other occassion. Cheers to all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 Gold is always popular. But NOT from abroad. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nokbird Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 Most Farang opt for a house. Money, they Prefer Baht but AUD will be accepted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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