Ex Pat Food in Bangkok

[katoeylover]

http://food.thaivisa.com/Food-Store

seems they have all the basics you need...including Bisto, Branston and Robinsons juices...

My case is going to be lighter!!

[stogie bear]

So does Foodland and Villa!

Coleman's English mustard or Marmite would be nice but not for several pounds a small jar!

Everything else on this site is available at the local places that ex-pats go to and the one or two things that aren't (for example Branston Baked Beans) all have equally good substitutes either from the USA or Australia.

The pastries and sausages that you see on this site are made in Thailand by Thai people and don't really count. Some of them are edible and most are not.

If you've ever eaten the poison at Big John's you'll know what I mean. This stuff is worse than prison food. Backpacker trough fodder only.

What Thailand really needs is a shop that sells things that are NOT available but that list is now almost down to nothing with the terrific new Villa options that I've noticed recently.

Even American style 'patty' sausage is available AND Oscar Mayer wieners are in stock...

All those bistos and stuffing mixes are also now on the shelves...

BUT _ Still can't get Cheddars, Jaffa Cakes or decent Pork Scratchings and of course... Twiglets!

(I'm down to my last big bag of Twiglets, mate!)

The one great thing about this service though, is that they deliver almost anywhere in the country... (But be prepared to pay!)

[daveduke007]

(stogie bear @ Apr. 17 2008,09:36) (I'm down to my last big bag of Twiglets, mate!)  

Do you want me to bring you some?

[TTChang]

(stogie bear @ Apr. 17 2008,17:36) BUT _ Still can't get Cheddars, Jaffa Cakes or decent Pork Scratchings and of course... Twiglets!   (I'm down to my last big bag of Twiglets, mate!)  

Don't worry, stogie, our private supply of Cheddars (crinkly... even better! ), twiglets, and jaffa cakes on their way very soon in TTChang's goody bag from the UK.  

I'd better go get some pork scratchings too, as you clearly weren't happy with the Chiang Mai version.  My dentist was, though ... keeps her in business  

Got some Rolos, too - but don't tell Naang Faa  

[MARKUK]

food by phone also do supermarket stuff but its all commonly available in Thailand and they sell it at a higher price.

[69billy]

(daveduke007 @ Apr. 17 2008,13:55)

(stogie bear @ Apr. 17 2008,09:36) (I'm down to my last big bag of Twiglets, mate!)  

Do you want me to bring you some?

Noooo.. he was only joking...

[stogie bear]

Crinkly fucking Cheddars....

[Road Runner]

Hey SB,

Do you need some more mustard and Marmite? (Marmite! )

I might be able to manage a couple of jars of curry paste too - but I will have to be a bit careful as I could be close to the weight limit this time.

RR.

[daveduke007]

I got his Mustard and Marmite today RR, my baggage allowance is 30kg so I will be ok to bring it

[bangkoksins]

Best place for farang supermarket food is Tops Thonglor. They even have Monster Munch, Walker's Salt & Vinegar, Prawn Cocktail crips most of the time etc.

Otherwise villa on Sukhumvit is also good.

For meats the best place is Emporium and Central Chidlom which has almost everything, and the sausages are great.....

[stogie bear]

TOPS (Thong Lo) IS a great place to shop. I used to go there each day when I had an office in Thong Lo back in the old days..

(The restaurant/cafe) also does a fantastic spaghetti carbonara!

I will check out Central Chid Lom for the meat selection and report back, but Foodland does excel at this, too...

[stogie bear]

By the way - Thanks for the imported stuffs from me mates...

Beers are down to me when I see you. Thanks!

[donnnnnny]

I did notice a sign at the airport in february that stated no foods were aloud into the kingdom? anyone else seen this??a year ago i brought with me a leg of lamb which i got the majestic suites to cook for me
very fucking yummmmmmy

[bangkoksins]

Yup and it is not just here. I am unsure of the exact laws on this in Thailand but there are many regarding fresh produce and food between countries.

Of course many laws are not too heavily enforced for one reason or another, which is why you still see litre bottles of aclhohol you can't buy here on shelves of bars.

[stogie bear]

which is why you still see liter bottles of alcohol you can't buy here on shelves of bars...

Care to elaborate?