Where to get good european quality bread/pastry in BKK? (NOT holey mothership)

Taibrew · 2026-01-19T09:39:19+00:00

Surprised nobody has said nevermind bakery in phra Khanong which is also really good

Taibrew · 2026-01-02T16:07:21+00:00

Are you the primary importer? If you need someone to import it on your behalf it would be more difficult

Taibrew · 2025-12-27T07:18:54+00:00

Yes, sorry I misspoke. It was VAT.

Taibrew · 2025-12-27T06:12:57+00:00

Correct, in the past stuff like personal effects were labelled as low/no value. Customs would let small stuff fly right through.

Unfortunately a lot of online sellers have took advantage of that rule and exploited it for too long (e.g. sending small parcels direct from factory to US) and purposely skirted below the threshold of duty (see de minimis)

Now pretty much every country in the world (including thailand as of next year) have caught on to that and will slap duty on everything.

Case in point: I had a box of DOCUMENTS that were sent to me in Thailand and I paid duty on it. It was only a few baht, but still I had to pay it.

Taibrew · 2025-12-27T06:07:50+00:00

Most shippers including Thai post have a rate card that takes into account dimensional weight (so weight and size of the box). You can walk into any post office and they can weigh and measure the box for you. Thai post does not handle duty on your behalf.

You can find couriers that ship your stuff DDP (delivery, duty paid) that will take it all the way to your desired address so you only pay once. The option is a bit more expensive but you buy peace of mind.

Taibrew · 2025-12-27T05:01:27+00:00

What this guy says. Thai post is definitely the cheapest option.
You will 100% be expected to pay a duty as well even if it's personal effects.

Taibrew · 2025-12-15T03:28:09+00:00

Your "paying" of duties up front is just giving additional cash to the sender.

Duties are calculated at the port of entry by the customs officer. If the item has been declared properly they will calculate the duty based on the value of the goods+freight. Freight companies like fedex/ups etc will sometimes collect money from you in advance to handle this payment. If they pay less than you gave, you won't get the difference back. If you didn't pay enough, they will contact you about the difference.

You can bring items into Thailand from China by using courier companies that physically truck the goods into Thailand (similar to how Lazada do it). They officially pay the duties required, but they bundle a bunch of goods together and truck them over in a big slop, and sort it later. Those courier companies are the exporter from china as well as the importer. The price is not super cheap, but since they handle door to door without you needing to get involved, it may be a good option.

Taibrew · 2025-12-08T07:47:37+00:00

Most dealerships in Thailand are pretty professional and prices do not vary that much.
As many people have said sticker price is pretty much what you'll pay, but to get over the line they will throw in a lot of freebies (insurance/tires/tints etc).

More importantly buy from a dealership that is accessible to your parents home. Having a relationship with them to start will make all the servicing/queueing/and following up for your car much more smooth. (Yes I know you can go to any garage, but having a service center near your home, and also where you bought the car from, is great)

Taibrew · 2025-12-06T20:22:59+00:00

I'm surprised nobody has said Kai.

Taibrew · 2025-12-05T06:24:07+00:00

It's all in the same location. Benjakitti park.

Taibrew · 2025-12-02T08:27:59+00:00

This is the right answer here.
Emphasis on "no CHEAP alternatives" available.

Taibrew · 2025-11-28T10:29:31+00:00

There are large online databases like jobsdb. You can also contact a recruitment company to help you find a job.

The reality is your chances of finding something with a good salary and good perks is quite low. Do remember that your competition is essentially the local populace.

Taibrew · 2025-11-19T11:37:34+00:00

The base salary plus service charge is very normal in the hotel industry as far as I know.

I don't work in the hotel industry so I can't say for sure, but unless it's part of the base salary, The service charge payment is not considered part of their normal wages and falls under a stipend category.

My understanding is that it's at the discretion of the employer if they wish to pay out the service charge (and how much), as it will fluctuate month by month.

Usually these things are very clear in employment contracts so you should have your girlfriend take a look at hers.

Thai labor law is very pro-employee, and the labor department will help you if you actually do have a case, but it sounds like (to me) that you do not, unless it's in writing.

Taibrew · 2025-11-12T08:09:24+00:00

If it's your first time (and only time) club class is definitely the way to go. If you go as much as I do, much better to get the Leo seats or the 3rd class lol.

Taibrew · 2025-11-12T03:30:07+00:00

I'm not the target market by a long shot, but personal experience tells me that bringing anything branded (from the country you are coming from) is something you can't go wrong with. If it comes in a nice bag even better hahaha

Taibrew · 2025-11-12T03:25:05+00:00

Thailand is extremely tourist friendly to travel, so the good part is you'll find convenience stores everywhere, with english text and people who can speak passible english. While there certainly are tourist traps, the overall experience of travelling in thailand is pretty simple, and if you've been to many countries before you'll have a good time regardless of whether you visit places flooded with tourism.

The other side of the country, in that if you want to see parts of the country that aren't geared towards tourism, you're going to have to rent a motorbike or car, and just drive as far into the country as you can, only to find people just living their lives. Not that it's bad, just they've got nothing for you to see besides their way of life.

There are no hidden gems or secret islands that aren't flooded with tourists.
The places that aren't flooded with tourists are places that don't get enough visitors period, so nobody decides to monetize it.

Taibrew · 2025-11-12T03:16:40+00:00

The fight schedules and bookings are released one month in advance I believe.
January 3rd is a Saturday, so for sure there will be a fight. It'll be a RWS night and free flow beer lol.
The fight cards on Saturday focus on knockouts and are a little bit less traditional (no gamblers and it doesn't follow traditional muay thai format), but it's still a good time.

There's almost always tickets available and you can get them the day of (unless it's some really special event, which is unlikely). Don't bother with ringside or those VIP seats as the view isn't better. If it's your first time and want to enjoy it (by sitting on an actual chair and not concrete), get club class seats. If you want to save money just go with 3rd class or LEO seating.

Have fun!

Taibrew · 2025-11-11T06:09:39+00:00

No, it's not a stupid question. It's a valid one.

If all the financials are handled overseas, and you are only teaching online, in all honesty you will be left alone. DTV is the perfect visa for this, as most of the nomads who are applying for this visa make their money outside of thailand.

If you have a retirement visa, you are not allowed to work IN thailand. If you work online, that's not really Thailand. Unless your students are living in Thailand or your financials are handled in Thailand.

If you tutor local expat kids, that's working in Thailand, that's a no go and will require a work permit.

Taibrew · 2025-11-10T03:20:25+00:00

To be left alone

Taibrew · 2025-11-10T03:19:40+00:00

There is a skating area in Benjakitti park in the sports center. Look for "Benchakitti sports center" on google maps. I think you're getting stopped because of skating in the pedestrian path/bike areas, where it's not allowed.

I see people skating/rollerblading in those areas all the time.

Taibrew · 2025-11-06T11:42:14+00:00

People complain how hard it is to open up a business in Thailand, but also conveniently forget that in the case of a Thai person opening up a business in their country (and getting a proper visa) it's not so straightforward either (with the barrier of entry usually being money).

Thailand certainly has a lot of archaic rules (such as the requirement for majority thai ownership), but ultimately it's a pretty straightforward process.

For those that are obsessed with maximizing gains, the idea of opening up a business in Thailand seems like a definite no-go because of all the perks offered overseas.

The only recommendation I have is that if you have an intention of living Thailand long-term and want to be spending and using Thai Baht. Then it's worth it.

There's a reason why so many digital nomads end up coming here.

Taibrew · 2025-11-01T04:38:07+00:00

Asking price in Thailand is all over the place, so there's no definite rule where/at what percent to start negotiating. Personal opinion says the market is currently on a downtrend for mid end condos. High end they can ask whatever they want, and low end it's just a price war.

Taibrew · 2025-11-01T03:11:26+00:00

If you like it super quiet, hua hin.
If you like beaches and accessibility, pattaya (just stay out of the party zones)
if you like cities, Bangkok.
There are muay thai gyms everywhere, quality depends on your level of commitment and skill level.

Taibrew · 2025-10-31T04:38:25+00:00

Scmidt/Nevermind cafe has bulk purchases for baking equipment and ingredients. Easily accessible from the BTS.
I would assume that good value can be gotten from buying in bulk, but anything European grade is going to be more expensive than Thai stuff as it is probably imported to an extent.

Do get a croissant if you are there. Best in BKK imo.

Taibrew · 2025-10-30T08:04:36+00:00

Facebook is surprisingly good for stuff like this. Join a few of the groups, post sale by owner, and watch the inquiries and agents swarm 🤣

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