55Jay Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 2 hours ago, FolkGuitar said: The lovely 8lb containers of 'Orville Redenbacher' brand Popcorn. Quite simply the best popcorn available... just not available in Thailand! Claussens' Kosher Dill pickles McKenzie Hot Italian Sausage Visine Eye drops I know this isn't a "substitute thread" but.... I got some Vlasic kosher dills at Villa Market in BKK. Some other kind of hot Italian sausage last time, didn't have Johnsonville in stock, but the substitute brand is pretty good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brahmz Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Janola or similar bleach containing sodium hypochlorite? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGW Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 2 hours ago, jesimps said: Hermesetas sweeteners for my coffee. Think the Thais have taken on board the old wives tale that they can give you cancer. I have to ask visitors to bring me a supply. You must really like your sweet fix to be so convinced that ingesting chemicals is doing you no harm! Thankfully, so far Thailand doesn't have lobbyists and a FDA that allows this poison, the average Thai is unhealthy enough as it is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave2 Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 1 hour ago, simoh1490 said: London Pride johns place sells london pride :) on the shelf behind her right ear ! dave2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerluli Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 3 hours ago, daveAustin said: Half decent beer. Don't tell me I can't buy Guinness... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieH Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Troll/flame post and response removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digbeth Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Western food items *lack* of availability are understandable that not all products are available all the time, what surprises me is the lack of food/cuisine from Thailand's neighbours, Malaysian, Singaporian, Indonesian foods and related ingredients are nowhere to be seen. Vietnamese food is well established, but that's the exception. I've never met the average Thai who's not western educated that knows what a Laksa and Sambal Oelek is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simoh1490 Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 1 minute ago, digbeth said: Western food items *lack* of availability are understandable that not all products are available all the time, what surprises me is the lack of food/cuisine from Thailand's neighbours, Malaysian, Singaporian, Indonesian foods and related ingredients are nowhere to be seen. Vietnamese food is well established, but that's the exception. I've never met the average Thai who's not western educated that knows what a Laksa and Sambal Oelek is Nonsense, western education has nothing to to do with it, it's about exposure - my guess is that 99% of (educated) Americans wouldn't have a clue what those dishes are! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trujillo Posted April 28, 2017 Author Share Posted April 28, 2017 Quote You can't find 'Tums" or similar, chewable antacids... They have Antacil here. Same deal. Regarding online duties, I meant if you sourced from outside Thailand, which is not what this thread is about. Also, I wasn't thinking of a wish list; more of things that you would think would be available here, but for some reason, aren't. I mean I'd like to have someone open a Denny's, but that's not exactly meeting the brief. (Or Cherry Ripe!) As for plastic lids for canned goods, I've never seen just the right size lids for sale, although of course you can buy plastic containers with lids. By the way, I didn't know "democracy" was an item. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medicine Man Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Grapefruit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rc2702 Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Baked beans at a reasonable price. 39 baht a tin is blinking extortion. Khaoi soi from Chiang mai should be available everywhere - goldmine waiting to happen. A website where you are allowed to network and market stuff instead of a website worried about farang climbing the ladder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangkok Barry Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 6 hours ago, tonray said: Things that are available here that should NOT be: KFC/Starbucks/McDonalds Another pathetic comment about companies that are frequented by hundreds of millions around the world every day. Including Thais. Big corporations = BAD. Just because you don't like their products it doesn't mean they shouldn't be available to those who do. I bet you'd really love to have shares in those companies and rake in the dividends, hmm? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorecard Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 5 hours ago, narkeddiver said: Democracy? Also USA, and ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonray Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 22 minutes ago, Bangkok Barry said: Another pathetic comment about companies that are frequented by hundreds of millions around the world every day. Including Thais. Big corporations = BAD. Just because you don't like their products it doesn't mean they shouldn't be available to those who do. I bet you'd really love to have shares in those companies and rake in the dividends, hmm? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Dwyer Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Grapefruit Thai grapefruit ( som oh ) is the nearest you are gonna get !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kokopelli Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 5 hours ago, RowdyAlpha said: 400g macona coffee jars, the large ones. Sent from my MHA-L29 using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Are you looking just for a coffee jar or a jar with coffee? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digbeth Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 55 minutes ago, simoh1490 said: Nonsense, western education has nothing to to do with it, it's about exposure - my guess is that 99% of (educated) Americans wouldn't have a clue what those dishes are! Yes, but western educated thais are more travelled and spend significant times abroad to immerse themselves in other culture compared to occasional tourists but even then, Insular americans aside, Even Europeans or Australians are more exposed to the cuisines of Southeast Asia than the Thais. Like there's all kinds of different high end Japanese / European restaurant in Bangkok but other Southeast Asian Cuisines aren't readily available here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldsailor35 Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 OXO cubes and Pickling spice for my pickled onions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldsailor35 Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 56 minutes ago, Rc2702 said: Baked beans at a reasonable price. 39 baht a tin is blinking extortion. Khaoi soi from Chiang mai should be available everywhere - goldmine waiting to happen. A website where you are allowed to network and market stuff instead of a website worried about farang climbing the ladder. Nothing wrong with AYAM brand from MAKRO very cheap and in my opinion the best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rc2702 Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Just now, oldsailor35 said: Nothing wrong with AYAM brand from MAKRO very cheap and in my opinion the best My concern is the price per tin in big c at 39 baht a tin. At least you know the brand in question. Made in Thailand but sold like an import in big c. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldsailor35 Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 1 minute ago, Rc2702 said: My concern is the price per tin in big c at 39 baht a tin. At least you know the brand in question. Made in Thailand but sold like an import in big c. 1 minute ago, Rc2702 said: My concern is the price per tin in big c at 39 baht a tin. At least you know the brand in question. Made in Thailand but sold like an import in big c. Packs of 3 , give them a go, i am sure you will not be disappointed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemonjelly Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Ginsters pasties..... memories of late night munchie attacks and hippy road trips across the shires Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Dwyer Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 My concern is the price per tin in big c at 39 baht a tin. At least you know the brand in question. Made in Thailand but sold like an import in big c. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samtam Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 I am always happily surprised at the large variety of what is available foodwise, in Central Food Hall for example, (OK it's more Western orientated), ditto Villa supermarkets. CFH has a much larger variety (of international food items) than its equivalent in UK, such as Waitrose, Sainsbury's etc. That said, there are a couple of non food items I struggle to find - silver polish (cream), but it does sporadically come into stock from Wright's for the water mixed paste, and Hob Brite, (to clean the stove/hob top). Both I buy from Amazon or Ebay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RowdyAlpha Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Grapefruit Try Pomelo, similar taste but not as strong.Sent from my MHA-L29 using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazza73 Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 1 hour ago, Bangkok Barry said: Another pathetic comment about companies that are frequented by hundreds of millions around the world every day. Including Thais. Big corporations = BAD. Just because you don't like their products it doesn't mean they shouldn't be available to those who do. I bet you'd really love to have shares in those companies and rake in the dividends, hmm? Yes, and check out what it's doing to Thai obesity levels. It's not about big corporations - it's about "food" that is a health hazard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rc2702 Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 6 minutes ago, bazza73 said: Yes, and check out what it's doing to Thai obesity levels. It's not about big corporations - it's about "food" that is a health hazard. Eh eh what we got here? Battle of the Bazzers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surasak Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Branston Pickle would be nice, if I could find a nice pork pie to go with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rc2702 Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 8 hours ago, Trujillo said: -- Plastic lids of various sizes to re-seal canned goods, like olives, beans, tuna, etc. By the way, what I meant by "here" was at a shop of some kind, not necessarily an online store. Of course, I can get almost anything online if I want to pay to have it sent here and pay any customs duties and taxes. If you but the container the lid normally comes with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonefish Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 How about all the good stuff you can find in Thailand, but not in the fantastic places you all seem to come from? Now THAT would be an interesting discussion;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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