JLCrab Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 The girls in my case have absolutely no desire to go to the USA -- they just want the presents when I return. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nidieunimaitre Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 From the USA I bring a large tub or two of red licorice vines, large containers of various spices (red pepper flakes, Smoked Salt, Cajun Seasoning, Italian Seasoning); Two pairs of good Berkenstock sandals; See's Candy and their assorted lollipops; Cans of Smoked Almonds and Pistachio Nuts; several bags of good coffee beans and espresso beans; assorted good clothes for my Thai girlfriend (jeans, tops, skirts, Victoria Secret underwear) Several large all beef Hard Salamis one or two cases of good California wines (Chardonnays, Cabernets and Zinfindels)...I pay the extra duty and it is well worth it. Also previously mentioned items like Jockey shorts, Levi Jeans, Cheeses, etc. QUOTE: wines (Chardonnays, Cabernets and Zinfindels)...I pay the extra duty and it is well worth it. That is new to me. Several posters mentioned that it is not possible to pay duty on wine imports, only 1 liter allowed. How much duty do you pay? And is it really duty, with receipt, or .....? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linden Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 Danes used tobring bacon now heroin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrevorS Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 HP brown sauce, Birds custard powder, and a pack of lean bacon........... and some British police Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sawadee1947 Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 everything what you can buy in UK you can get here. Often much cheaper, often more expensive. No need to fill your suit case with stupid things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannot Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 everything what you can buy in UK you can get here. Often much cheaper, often more expensive. No need to fill your suit case with stupid things. so where do i get hhb25 honda blower and honda hedgecutter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigeonjake 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 Can buy Bisto gravy and Birds custard here in Thailand. I used to always bring back packets of Atora, but you can now buy them here. you cant were we live possum my old mate, any way bro was coming over and asked if i needed anything,,lol, yes i didnt have to pay him,,lol ive just had a PM from a member telling me of a shop here in thailand that sells some good things, so ill be having a better look there, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex8912 Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 I always bring a bottle of Patron Anejo 1750 baht at home and a bottle of Vueve Clicquot Champagne 1400 baht at home. Both cost over 300% more here. Always a new pair or two of New Balance sneakers which are also 300% more here. I have to say it's getting easier to find lots of food items here in BKK than several years ago even with the markup it's not that bad. I guess I do eat less nice cheese here but when I'm home I think I might make up for it especially the few days before I leave. Cheese is at breakfast, lunch and dinner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sawadee1947 Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 everything what you can buy in UK you can get here. Often much cheaper, often more expensive. No need to fill your suit case with stupid things. so where do i get hhb25 honda blower and honda hedgecutter? easy as that: order it (at Honda, or, Aliexpress, ebay, or direct in Japan) Man, it's only a matter of money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex8912 Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 From the UK I bring. Chocolate, cheese, Robinson's cordial, crackers, bacon, sausages, kenko coffee, mcvities digestives. I go to India once a year and pick up a few boxes of tetley tea. How do you guys store stuff like cheese and bacon? Several posters mention this. I assume the cheese is pretty hard and a flight from London is 12 hrs but door to door can easily be 16 + hours, even more with a stop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
off road pat Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 Salami, French cheese, Belgian chocolate, that would be 15 kg..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Christmas13 Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 Can't be bothered to read all the replies but one thing I always brought back was my wife Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smccolley Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 2 pairs of New Balance trainers Hanes briefs Dayquil and Nyquil Real Nicorette gum and while I am there I eat enough Taco Bell to kill a small city.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaggg88 Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 i usually bring back a bad cold....and theres no extra baggage charge for that. Chest infection for me aaaaagh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones 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 Can buy Bisto gravy and Birds custard here in Thailand. I used to always bring back packets of Atora, but you can now buy them here. you cant were we live possum my old mate, any way bro was coming over and asked if i needed anything,,lol, yes i didnt have to pay him,,lol ive just had a PM from a member telling me of a shop here in thailand that sells some good things, so ill be having a better look there, OK Jake, if there is anything special that you want, send me a PM, and maybe I can help you, I do road trips on my motorbike and get around quite a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thailen Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 Things I either can't get here or which would cost a helluva lot more here: 20 magazines(The New Yorker, Popular Science, Discover), a ton of chocolate candy, 15 lbs of granola and a bunch of vitamins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khutan Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 My Passport and enough clothes, usually toiletries as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masuk Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 CHEESE! Yes. I never thought of that either even though I crave it all the time. How much red wine can I get away with bringing back with me? Yup, I buy about 5 different kinds of cheese, about 400g each, and get them vacuum sealed. they last for many weeks in the fridge. Underwear was on my last shopping list, plus a good selection of prepared Asian spices which are not available here. Also a good pair of training shoes, which cost AU$30 (750baht) as the price here is double or treble that for the same brand. As Christmas was so close to my last return, I chose a few sweet goodies from ALDIs, and a nice stollen. Lastly, a 1 litre bottle of duty free Drambui at the airport. No use getting wine as it only lasts a few days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob009 Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 Yorkshire tea bags as the one's here are like nats piss.Oxo cubes and Bisto. And find some room for some nice cheese and some nice wine to go with the cheese. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MANFROMBOCA Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 clothes, scotch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Boon Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 Chocolate, sweets, (Australian) honey, seeds of fruit or vegetable I haven't seen here, for family to grow ...some clothes and always bring in a bag (l bought from OP Shop) that leave ...carry on luggage translates to quick reentry when going home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teacherd Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 Re: the question how do you bring cheese and bacon. You freeze it and wrap it well, it's still frozen when you arrive. I Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy360 Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 (edited) From the USA I bring a large tub or two of red licorice vines, large containers of various spices (red pepper flakes, Smoked Salt, Cajun Seasoning, Italian Seasoning); Two pairs of good Berkenstock sandals; See's Candy and their assorted lollipops; Cans of Smoked Almonds and Pistachio Nuts; several bags of good coffee beans and espresso beans; assorted good clothes for my Thai girlfriend (jeans, tops, skirts, Victoria Secret underwear) Several large all beef Hard Salamis one or two cases of good California wines (Chardonnays, Cabernets and Zinfindels)...I pay the extra duty and it is well worth it. Also previously mentioned items like Jockey shorts, Levi Jeans, Cheeses, etc. QUOTE: wines (Chardonnays, Cabernets and Zinfindels)...I pay the extra duty and it is well worth it. That is new to me. Several posters mentioned that it is not possible to pay duty on wine imports, only 1 liter allowed. How much duty do you pay? And is it really duty, with receipt, or .....? I have paid 225 baht per bottle (liter) and have received a receipt. The average alcohol content is under 14% with only the old vine Zinfindels that are 14.5%. All are under the 15% guideline. I have called the Excise dept in Thailand letting them know I am bringing in wine FOR PERSONAL USE and expect to pay extra duty. They are very helpful. The number is +66 02 241 5600. Edited December 23, 2015 by Guy360 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhamBam Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 Tetley Tea Bags. Extra mature cheese. Marmite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jools Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 Gratitude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RajendarMangalagiri Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 CHEESE! Yes. I never thought of that either even though I crave it all the time. How much red wine can I get away with bringing back with me? One Litre..............that's the Alcohol Limit (Thai Customs) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fekman Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 Rice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclueng Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 Wrights Liquid Smoke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaiguzzi Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 Cheese. Colman's mustard. Tea bags. Motorcycle spares. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev78 Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 Whats with everyone bringing Levi jeans? There are other makes you know! and the same quality. Also Thailand has the best food I have tasted I would buy nothing food related from the UK. And Coffee beans? Really? The stuff is made grown here and from what I can see, for the same quality it's about the same price if not cheaper.....confused! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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