migrant Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 For all you long term residence, what items from home do you find you can not get in Thailand? Do you do without, or have it shipped in? Just curious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markuk Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 dont miss much, you get used to it and manage!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazmlb Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 Looking for Import ideas for a business? 1: Decent hotdogs - Huttons footy franks 2: Flake - Shark deep fried in batter usually school or gummy 3: Four'n Twenty Pies 4: Mint Slice - only miss them coz of the price of em here 5: Cheap Prices on Australian wines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camelot Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 I used to miss not having four distinct seasons in a year, but I've grown out of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffphuket Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 I've been thinking about this question for the past 20 minutes or so now, and cannot think of anything. Maybe I've been here too long Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sulaphat Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 Peace and quiet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerryk Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 1. Me Mum. 2. Me ex wife. 3. Me tax collector. 4. Me priest. 5. Me girlfriend. 6. Me shrink. 7. Me boss. 8. Me accountant. I have had no one try to make me feel guilty, inadequate, un hip, uncivilized, uncultured, unethical, or mal adjusted since I moved to Thailand. That is one of the reasons I read Thai Visa regularly. It is good to see the Western values that drove me crazy displayed here every once in a while. It makes me more tolerant of bad sidewalks, shoddy infrastructure and odd behavior. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangkapiboy Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 Pants that are long enough, and shoes that are big enough! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Jones Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 1. Me Mum. 2. Me ex wife. 3. Me tax collector. 4. Me priest. 5. Me girlfriend. 6. Me shrink. 7. Me boss. 8. Me accountant. I have had no one try to make me feel guilty, inadequate, un hip, uncivilized, uncultured, unethical, or mal adjusted since I moved to Thailand. their their there there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krupnik Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 (edited) There are two things I miss when I am there. One is half decent white wine, the other is Marmite!! Although I am back home at the moment and they don't outweigh all the things I miss about LOS! Edited August 11, 2006 by Krupnik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james512 Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 There are two things I miss when I am there. One is half decent white wine, the other is Marmite!! Although I am back home at the moment and they don't outweigh all the things I miss about LOS! You can get Marmite at Top supermarket... white wine? certainly not cheap anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
migrant Posted August 11, 2006 Author Share Posted August 11, 2006 There are two things I miss when I am there. One is half decent white wine, the other is Marmite!! Although I am back home at the moment and they don't outweigh all the things I miss about LOS! How much wine can one bring in to Thailand? Personal use only, of course Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
udon Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 Migrant, See these links. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colonel_Mustard Posted August 12, 2006 Share Posted August 12, 2006 Fray Bentos pies Brains' faggots Pickled Onion Monster Munch Skiing (alpine not water) MCFC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quadricorrelator Posted August 12, 2006 Share Posted August 12, 2006 (edited) I miss: 1. Fresh air 2. A more extensive math/physics/electronics library and access to purchasing books more cheaply and reliably. 3. A lower level of paranoia 4. Lower noise level I cope in the following ways: 1. I live with the polluted air 2. I brought much of my library with me, sometimes order through Amazon, and sometimes I can find books at the Chula bookstore. 3. I live with my increased level of paranoia. I tend to isolate myself to deal with this problem. 4. I live with the higher noise level, but carry ear plugs with me most of the time. I think I am isolated from the Thai community because I fear deeper involvement with most Thai people (but also with many foreigners as well). But, at the same time, it keeps me out of emotional trouble. Back home, I would be in constant danger of engaging in meaningful relationships. Eventually, I would give into temptation and wind up in all kinds of trouble. In that case, I would have emotionally traumatic episodes whose damaging effects would last for years, and it would distract me from accomplishing anything. In this environment, I am relatively unemcumbered by emotional distractions so I can pursue my interests more effectively. -q Edited August 12, 2006 by quadricorrelator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
migrant Posted August 12, 2006 Author Share Posted August 12, 2006 Migrant, See these links. Ooops So many threads, too little time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
number6 Posted August 12, 2006 Share Posted August 12, 2006 dont miss following enough to ever consider going back but heres a list snow - i mean in europe for skiing local pubs (that are not girly bars or over priced) late evenings sunday roast can get everytihng i want re goods services here no problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N47HAN Posted August 12, 2006 Share Posted August 12, 2006 Thats about what I miss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexth Posted August 12, 2006 Share Posted August 12, 2006 1. My family 2. My friends 3. The romanian stuffed cabbage (and the rest of the romanian food) 4. Evenings in a good theater or opera 5. Snow skiing 6. The honest people (no comments please) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kat Posted August 12, 2006 Share Posted August 12, 2006 I miss family and friends. I miss working in a culture where qualifications are the most important thing in landing a job or position. I miss being able to eat out without fear of getting sick all the time. I miss a more diverse outlook. I miss men who have more than 2 templates for a woman (bad girl/good girl; whore/madonna; girlfriend/prostitute; Thai/farang). I miss New York Pizza and Puerto-Rican food. I miss walking crosstown, from 14th Street and 7th, to 1st Street and Avenue A. I miss New York in the Fall. I miss neurotic, obsessive, eccentric New York personalities. I miss characters. I miss subway and street musicians. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacoste Posted August 12, 2006 Share Posted August 12, 2006 For all you long term residence, what items from home do you find you can not get in Thailand? Jack Daniels. you just cant find a decent JD in Asia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdinasia Posted August 12, 2006 Share Posted August 12, 2006 flaming all over the forum tonight ........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacoste Posted August 12, 2006 Share Posted August 12, 2006 flaming all over the forum tonight ........ Where? i will tell the mods to bring the hose with them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
udon Posted August 12, 2006 Share Posted August 12, 2006 (edited) For all you long term residence, what items from home do you find you can not get in Thailand? Jack Daniels. you just cant find a decent JD in Asia Funny, not a flame..... more like a flicker. 1) Have a brain that is not put in idle ..... and 2) Have a sense of humor! Some people have niether! Edited August 12, 2006 by udon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mossfinn Posted August 12, 2006 Share Posted August 12, 2006 Listen you two, throw rocks on my thread, it will get deleted anyway, one minute my response was there and then it was gone, again! Like I said earlier we all got the ending we wanted let it go......... please Pretty please Moss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdinasia Posted August 12, 2006 Share Posted August 12, 2006 For all you long term residence, what items from home do you find you can not get in Thailand? Jack Daniels. you just cant find a decent JD in Asia Funny, not a flame..... more like a flicker. you missed the previous thread that was deleted Udon .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacoste Posted August 12, 2006 Share Posted August 12, 2006 For all you long term residence, what items from home do you find you can not get in Thailand? Jack Daniels. you just cant find a decent JD in Asia Funny, not a flame..... more like a flicker. you missed the previous thread that was deleted Udon .... It was about sensitive skin and the big bad world Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacoste Posted August 12, 2006 Share Posted August 12, 2006 [1) Have a brain that is not put in idle ..... and 2) Have a sense of humor! Some people have niether! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
udon Posted August 12, 2006 Share Posted August 12, 2006 I miss English noodles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tippaporn Posted August 12, 2006 Share Posted August 12, 2006 I miss my mama! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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