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What I am interested in is good Asian markets outside of Thailand, especially in the south eastern United States (Atlanta?), that have a good selection of Thai foodstuffs. The internet is a good resource but it does not necessarily provide all the answers.

all kinds of goodies including fresh lemongrass, major brand curry pastes, and various brands of Thai fish sauce.

Are there any others hiding out there that forum members know about?[/QUOTE]

I used to have problem finding spices for my dairy consumption, Till I grow my own garden in medium size pots, like lemon grass can grow all year round but must cover durring snow, small kuffir plant will survive the winter with care you can buy small one for $30.00 lucky me I have two large trees which I transplant the branches and give to the friend who needed, for the spices like basil very easy to grow and fun to watch them grow.

If you like hot chilli normally jalapino chilli not quite as hot as Thai chilli but if you grill them before use, the grilled chille will turn in to Volcano heat 2-4times hotter than normal.

I use alot of dried galangal and powder type, Tom yum gung turn out to be prety good with it.

Every time my brother (lucky dog) goes (every month) to Thailand I ask him to bring me variety of seeds. I have seeds of Thai chilli, holy basil,egg plant, long bean, kuffir seeds from my trees will share with anyone.