HardenedSoul Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 Paying for goods is a big problem as most of us expats do not have a credit card and cannot get one so online shopping is a major problem You don't need a credit card. Most Thai banks have debit cards that can be used for online shopping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiftyTwo Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 Paying for goods is a big problem as most of us expats do not have a credit card and cannot get one so online shopping is a major problem You don't need a credit card. Most Thai banks have debit cards that can be used for online shopping. Expats don't keep bank accounts or credit cards from their home countries ?????? Seems crazy to me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cajna Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 Paying for goods is a big problem as most of us expats do not have a credit card and cannot get one so online shopping is a major problem That problem solved with Kasikornbank online debet card 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chanticlear Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 Home Electronics, kitchen stuff, computer accessories, home office stuff. More importantly, an Amazon like interface for rating and reviews would be great! It will keep traffic on your site vs having them to go Amazon to look stuff up, at least in the long run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HUAHIN62 Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 Paying for goods is a big problem as most of us expats do not have a credit card and cannot get one so online shopping is a major problemMost Thai websites you can make bank deposit and send the slip on Lazada.com you can pay on delivery. TV should be able to allow bank deposits. Yes, we will offer bank deposits, 7/11, Tesco-Lotus, Internet banking, VISA, MasterCard, AMEX, debit cards and hopefully COD (pay to postman at delivery). What product lines/categories/products do you guys wish? We need your feedback to get this right. Cheers George the electronic online shopping segment is very crowded unless you have access to the newest gadgets before the other shops. I think food, wine, beer (imported) and selected kitchen/homeware. In the food line I personally cant get hold of fig preserve (not jam) and sweets like smarties, jelly tots and lunch bars (the heat will be a problem). I think another area to look into is the savory snack area doritos etc. Also thinking about swimming pool equipment, one can buy either very expensive automatic pool cleaners or cheap crappy ones, nothing in the middle. Cast iron stuff is also difficult to get and expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sudgirl Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 Jeyes fluid disinfectant Crystal glass good quality Window cleaners Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmccarty Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 Socks in sizes 9 - 13 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmccarty Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 Often you can make better soup home made than store bought stuff. But, it would be nice to be able to get some of the Cambell's and Heinz soups available in Australia, the US and Europe. Check out the Australia Chunky Soup range from Campbell's: Can you get these? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAceFace Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 Would your online shop basically be a drop shipper? Would love to be able to see: E-cigs and Liquids Clothing from UK stores, what can not be got here (no fake sh#t) Books Decent food Gadets Too many to mention....a Thai Visa version of ebay, cool. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRed Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 Food and drink never fails with a ready made expat customer base,would you be looking at buying from local providers and acting as the middle man? Or making and sourcing your own products. There are many small cottage industries around that could use you and vice verse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krisb Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 Thai visa home brew beer kits. Beer kits that taste just like the beer back home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedghog Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 hard to get decent cookware here, roasting dish that isnt stainless steel, pots/pans that have a heavy base and not thin, basically all cooking gear. Various IT bits and pieces, software that isnt a copy, good batteries, decent herbs and spices(now have to get them posted from Australia), extra large clothes(boxers, jocks, T/polo shirts, thais are small and so are all their sizes, extra large here is closer to an aussie medium), bloody flat sheets, on hot nights duvets are too heavy and the mozzies are too bitey to not have something covering you up,pre wash stain remover(spray on like vanish/preen for clothes), disinfectant(can only get dettol here). George there is shitloads of gear that is needed here that is simply unavailable.All you mentioned is freely available.You have been here long enough. Open your eyes. Maybe a trip to The big smoke (Bkk) is in order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerry123 Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 all of the above +e cigs and accesories 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSpade Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 Confused by this topic tbh. So ThaiVisa decided to launch an online shop and it's ready to go before the festive season (so presumably will be up and running within the next week or so) YET you have not yer worked out what you will stock or attempt to sell? So we tell you now what we'd like to buy and then you'll quickly go out and buy the stick and add it in time for Xmas? Doesn't seem likely and very curious as to how you'll get competitive prices so that it would make it worth buying from you over a major retailer? Also what sort of stuff are we talking about? Can it literally be anything from food to gadgets? You've done this all a bit backwards guys this research should have been done first to make sure there was a demand for a shop and to see what people wanted. Oh and just because people SAY they will buy does not mean they will. You better run a few more conclusive tests first, Sounds good George................. alt=thumbsup.gif width=25 height=19> When are you planning to do some new TV T-shirts/polo shirts? There was a thread running not too long ago reference designs, and although it was tongue-in-cheek, there were some great ideas there. As for categories, you might want to think about IT gadgets (PC & Mobile) that are hard to get outside Bkk for all us under privileged living Up-Country. For custom tees check out http://www.teespring.com/ you can create and sell custom tees without any costs upfront and they will ship directly to your buyers and pass you on the profits. Whether they ship to Thailand I don't know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSpade Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 sex toys? Sent from my iPad using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Take a walk down Sukhumvit Road in Bangkok between Nana and Asoke. They've got all the sex toys you'll ever need. But, it would be nice to be able to get some of the Cambell's and Heinz soups available in Australia, the US and Europe. Villa Market and Tops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huayrat Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 How about shirts and T shirts in Xxl and above Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Croc Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 (edited) How about nespresso, or similar, machines and capsules/pods? Edited November 27, 2013 by Old Croc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiangMai101 Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 Quality art and craft supplies. Sewing and needlework supplies. Books. Educational toys, puzzles and board games. Magazines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notbkk Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 You all bloody mad. Most of the insipit things you yearn for is readibly available in THAILAND . you want an xxl t-shirt? Stop gutsing and lose weight! Educational toys and games? AVAILABLE! T-shirts Polo Shirts? ™Everywhere! SEX toys? You obviously don't get out much . Home beer kits? Move back to England/Gefmany. You are so set in your ways that you Sent from my M3 Enjoy TV Box using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notbkk Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 forget where you are! Sent from my M3 Enjoy TV Box using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahantu Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 Woooooo...... good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farang000999 Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 Toupees. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kikoman Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 Masa Harina, to make corn tortillas and tamales at home, Thai sardines in oil. chili, or brine (anything but tomato sauce) American style and size underwear, canned corned beef, canned hominy would be some things I would buy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
draftvader Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 Could this work as an Amazon-style option for Thailand? I am thinking along the lines of already existing businesses like Bunters, Wishbeer, InvadeIT, etc. This would allow us to order from multiple sources, pay once and receive delivery once. It might also open up an outlet like Bunters to smaller orders in more remote locations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooked Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 Thai visa home brew beer kits. Beer kits that taste just like the beer back home. Nothing wrong with home brew kits but you need 23°C ambient temperature for the initial brewing and if you have the time stocking it in a cool place foe a month or so is also desirable. Obviously most of us yearn after food from back home, but anything that can't be stored without cooling is going to cause problems. I spent three hours in Bankok trying to find a hait brush (not one of these horrible plastic things you use on horses back home). I imagine you can find everything in Bangkok but it usually sweaty trailing around shops being faced with galzed eyes shop assistants that are gathering breath to say 'Mai mi'. I always try to say it at the same time. My ex wife recently sent me: a cheap coffee grinder (not the ฿3200.- Krupps thing you find here occasionally), a weather station, a couple of gardening tools, seeds, some Greyerzer cheese, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10Yen Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 Would you undercut your forums sponsors ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmccarty Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 But, it would be nice to be able to get some of the Cambell's and Heinz soups available in Australia, the US and Europe. Villa Market and Tops. They have a selection from 1965! Did you look at the attachment in my post? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soomak Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 Paying for goods is a big problem as most of us expats do not have a credit card and cannot get one so online shopping is a major problem You can get a debit card that can be used for online shopping. I got one from Kasikorn Bank, and it can be used for online shopping both inside and outside of Thailand 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenSnapper Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 Good service would be a number one requirement. That means: a proper return policy, warranty policy and not the Thai way "we got your money, now p*ss off". Just like one of the better online shopping portals in the West. You mey need serious training of your Thai staff, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soomak Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 Large size clothing and shoes - hard to find outside of central bkk. Basically everything you find in Villa Market (you can make an agreement with them to distribute their products) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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