tonray Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 Depression on being back here Why come back ? wife, seriously thinking of going back for good though bring wife or leave her here ? If bringing her...then she will be depressed. Thai women (making assumption here) do notoriously poorly outside of Thailand emotionally ...loneliness in missing their Thai friends consumes them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenslegs Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 (edited) Socks and underpants (Primark's finest) Tetley's round teabags Homepride self-raising flour Tate & Lyle golden syrup in tins Sure or Mitchum Max protection cream deodorant Cadbury's Bournville chocolate Bassetts jelly babies and liquorice allsorts Staffy cher oatcakes Edit: I just saw GuestHouse's post - next time I will be adding Lemsips to my list. Edited December 22, 2015 by chickenslegs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbieseal Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 Boots Wax Ear Muffles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fey Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 A couple pairs of real good quality leather and/or walking shoes and sandals that won't fall apart, also in my size 15.5 us (49 eu). A couple pairs of real Levi's jeans. My new prescription glasses done correctly. A new supply of contact lenses done correctly. A bad case of blue balls after staying with relatives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldragon Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 Shoes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigeonjake Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 my brothers just been to visit for a few days and my order was, pg tips t bags bisto gravy powder oxo cubes calpol for the kids lemsip powder birds custerd powder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mca Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 (edited) I'm 6ft. I'm going to bring some clothes back with me. And stuff for the gym, water bottles, a new pair of training shoes. All of which seem very expensive here. I always stock up on sports stuff as well. Last time picked up a pair of Nike from JD Sports back in the UK on a clearance sale for the equivalent of Thb 1000 which were going for Thb 3500 in Bangkok and a pair of Karrimor hikers for Thb1000 plus a load of plain Nike t shirts on sale 3 for a tenner (just over 500 baht). Edited December 22, 2015 by mca Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJCM Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 my brothers just been to visit for a few days and my order was, pg tips t bags bisto gravy powder oxo cubes calpol for the kids lemsip powder birds custerd powder PM Sent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB300 Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 (edited) my brothers just been to visit for a few days and my order was, pg tips t bags bisto gravy powder oxo cubes calpol for the kids lemsip powder birds custerd powder I can't believe you missed of mushy peas & milk chocolate hobnobs, if anybody turns up without those in their case they're sent back home [emoji15]Agree about shoes (limited choice for anybody over an 8 or 9), sports gear (especially running shoes, so cheap in the UK) & if it's me that's coming back, a trip to AIX in Liverpool for genuine Armani tops at 1/2-1/4 price. P.s. Recently found Bisto, Oxo Cubes & Birds Custard in the supermarkets in KL, rumour has it that there's bachelor mushy peas at the Giant near the airport so will have to check that out on my next visit. No sign of milk chocolate hobnobs though [emoji17] Edited December 22, 2015 by JB300 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pdaz Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 So far this year I've hand carried a variety of stuff back from UK and Australia. Mostly due to having a better selection of high quality products available there. The surprising thing that has changed the most over the years is that many of these products are actually cheaper than the equivalent cr*p available in LOS Parmesan / Dolcelatte/ extra mature cheddar / Stilton cheeses Dry cured/smoked back bacon Wine Steak / Lamb Chocolate Garden tools Shoes Socks Bedding Kitchenware DIY tools and hardware UK Plugs and 13a fuses ( my house has UK style 3 pin outlets ) Quality kids clothes for my neice Shaving cream / Deodorant sticks Parts for my BMW / Audi A Bicycle Bathroom taps / Showerheads A vacuum cleaner Sonus soundbars and iPads Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thian Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 smoked salmon, cheese. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geriatrickid Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 Dunno, never been back. Your loss old boy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKKdreaming Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 Mexician salsa type sauces , and other sauces to put on rice , someday may bring refried beans and more fixings to do it right But most need to be kept cold and thats not going to happen with 22 hour flight times Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puukao Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 herpes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honu Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 These responses have covered most of what we focus on: socks and underwear, chocolate, nuts, different foods, specific tools, shoes, etc. I'll add a few more specifics though. -vitamins -shampoo (different versions in the US; I'm not a Brit) -kid's snacks: something like fig newtons or pop tarts are imported foods here -toys: only applies to kids, but Thailand taxes better toys so they cost lots more, just cheap Chinese toys for good value -swim goggles -cosmetics: not of interest to me, but apparently better versions get taxed lots here too It's interesting that tea made other's lists. I'm a tea enthusiast, so I do my best to never drink tea made from a tea bag, which seems to be that point. We tend to shop for foods a good bit, to an extent that seems crazy, carrying a suitcase full of food back. Cheese usually doesn't make the cut but it would be a really good idea to stash half a kilo of parmesian since the pricing for such a thing here is outrageous. Snacks are kind of different too, so it's nice for my kids to try things like licorice or peppermint patties, which one might find here for triple the ordinary cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussieroaming Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 Usually just myself but any sports wear etc. I find that most genuine clothing is cheaper O/S and better size selection. Most supposed brand clothing for sale in markets etc are cheap, poorly made imitations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricardo Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 Books & music-cds, bought on Amazon & sent c/o my sister's house, life simple wouldn't be life without books and music ! Branston, mustard & horseraddish-sauce, all available here in Chiang Mai but at silly prices. Soups & Asda stew-mixes for my slow-cooker Oxo-cubes @ 12-for-a-pound from Poundland Bird's trifle-packs & sponge flan-bases & Angel Delight & Pierce's Blancmange Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamra Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 Green/ white tea bags , ground coffee , seed sensation bread , olivio spread , box of fine wine . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinkpanther99 Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 Crumpets! I love a bit of crumpet in them mornings. Other than that pretty much the same as everyone else, decent shoes, underwear, socks and maybe a couple of bottles of some nice craft beer if there is room in my case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLCrab Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 I have things on order like a 'little black dress' ... and for me, the cheese is Kraft Velveeta as it travels well and doesn't oil separate in transit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishbrando Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 (edited) All of Amazon.com. When my friends come to visit me, I send an Amazon order to them and they bring it over for me. My last shopping list: Backpack Lifting belt, liquid chalk, cycling shorts, and other athletic clothing/shoes Exercise earbuds Protein bars Reese's pieces Edited December 23, 2015 by fishbrando Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieH Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 "The Wife" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLCrab Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 "The Wife" Always? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinot Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 socks and underpants That's funny, I always bring back a couple of packs of tighty whities. I also bring back a new guitar and a couple of bottles of my favorite reds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bpuumike Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 my brothers just been to visit for a few days and my order was, pg tips t bags bisto gravy powder oxo cubes calpol for the kids lemsip powder birds custerd powder And a large tin of Colman's mustard powder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieH Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 Always !...never travel without her...ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLCrab Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 Always !...never travel without her...ever. Gawd -- for me travel is a chance to get away from 'em. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MobileContent Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 I normally pop into a German Edeka or Rewe and buy up 50 different types of sauces, potato chips (Balsen) and a lot of tins in the food. When I tell my Mrs that those sauces only cost 50 cents or around 20 Baht she is shocked as Otto sells it on Sukhumvit Soi 20 for 140 Baht. Sorry this topic is about England but Germany the land of the Krauts isn't that far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuaBS Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 (edited) Last time , I flew Jetairways and had 30 kg of bagage allowance , so I brought back over 20 kg of food & snacks. Spaggetti ! Why pay 3 x as much as back home ? Real good & cheap potato chips & cornflakes. Mayonaise , jam , peanuts ( much better & cheaper back home) . Of course CHEESE ( 3 or 4 different ones) !!! Choco, instant soups , curry, mostard. Spare computerparts . Medicines . Razorblades. Edited December 23, 2015 by BuaBS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 Dunno, never been back. It would depend on whether it was for eating or something else. I bring back packets of semolina, tins of salmon, which are very expensive here. I am now finding that I can buy the things here in Thailand that I could not buy a few years ago in the Uk. Still can't buy tins of ox tongue in Thailand, so there will always be a few of these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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