RubberSideDown

These are mine:

This is the inner booty in the A* (note it can run warm on a humid day):

I ride way more street than track (I haven't been on a track in a few years) but I have some boots that are at home there.

I have pairs of what are generally regarded as some of the best boots currently available- the Alpinestars Supertech R ($449) and the Sidi Vortice Air ($495). The features of either are easily Googled, but as far as wearing them goes, the A* are the more comfortable, but the Sidis (with their tabs and fasteners and tensioner system) are just so trick looking (A* uses an inner-booty system and has a clean outer look, and the Sidis have all the protection on the outside)- until you actually get used to them, it's like figuring out a Rubik's Cube trying to get them on, though.

As far as protection goes, they seem equivalent (I haven't crashed in either, but here are a load of reviews and opinions on the net)- they both are built to reduce torsion to the ankle, and also are made to diffuse force and save your knees (which can be injured if your feet hit the deck really hard- it's actually very common). I should probably look for a more comfortable pair, but I'd definitely be giving up some safety.

Neither is a fantastic street choice and both are very track-oriented, but as far as protection goes you can't do better- Dainese makes some decent boots, and TCX has improved the last few years- both A* (SMX Plus are good and can currently be found at close-out prices) and Sidi (the Vertigo boot offers a lot for $300) also make other models worth considering.

I've seen the Vortices advertised online at the Paddock for a ridiculously low price (lower than anywhere else in the world), but something has to be wrong there- if they're the real thing, I'd buy another pair at that price.

The aramid fabric on the Komine (or any suit) is there for comfort, stretch, and airflow (of course, it's also cheaper than leather)- it actually has high abrasion resistance, but there's obviously a trade-off.

The suit I just bought has quite a bit of it in non-impact areas like the inside of the arms- I specifically chose it for the materials as I want something I can comfortably wear for a few hours (there were several other suits in its price range that I could have chosen that offered more leather coverage but less airflow)- as far as coming out of a crash (relatively) unscathed, I would expect it to protect me as well as a track-oriented suit that offers much less in terms of comfort- what I would not expect to happen is that it would survive more than one or two crashes- the suits geared more toward the track will likely survive way more low-sides and minor get-offs (which are a fact of life when you're pushing it on the track) and still be usable, where other suits would be more in the 'single use' category- I accept this fact and I'm willing to sacrifice the potential longevity of my suit for comfort (and I don't feel that I'm compromising on safety)..

I don't know much about Komine as a brand so I can't comment on their suits, but if they're anything like RS Taichi (an excellent Japanese brand) I would say they probably make a nice suit.

You won't have to pay double if you order a suit- you can find most of them with free international shipping on eBay, and Thai customs will hit you up for about 30% of the declared value- i.e. you can get the Motegi suit for $799 shipped, and you'll get hit for another $240 or so, which is about 30K baht (the baht is pretty strong at the moment)- how much is it at Paddock? Of course, that will mean possible size issues, so you will need to be sure of what will fit you if you go that route. The cheapest Laguna Seca Pro I've seen is just under $1000 shipped ($922 + $62 shipping direct from Italy), so it's probably 38K to get it here (and you have the advantage of being able to try one on at the Dainese shop first).

Did you end up getting a suit? The Charger suit is a good choice for Thailand as it has an excellent perforation pattern, but it doesn't have the newest Alpinestars armor (it came out about 4 years ago)- 19K isn't a bad price for here- when they were sold on close-out they were still about $550 in the US, which is close.

In the end, you will probably be happier spending a bit more to get what you want (if you really love the Laguna Seca Pro, get it- you might not love it as much after wearing it for over an hour, though- you have to make a smart choice based on your intended use- I know looking cool means a lot- I often fall into that trap as well;))- if you can keep off the pavement, a good suit can last for several years.

I just ordered the Orbiter suit (in black/white/red- I like to stick with mostly white as it runs the coolest, though it tends to get dirty) with the Alpinestars Bionic Race back protector (which uses their snap-in system) and the Bionic Freeride shorts (which will not only add protection in the hip area, but will also help fill the lower half of the suit out as my tall frame and narrow hips won't make for the best off-the-rack fit)- not sure if I can post a pic or link with so few posts but I'll try:

Are you looking for a track-day-only suit, or one that will be good on the street as well? Track-oriented suits are very uncomfortable off the bike (and they're often tight and hot on the bike, even if they're ventilated) and have a very aggressive pre-shape that makes it difficult to stand upright when you dismount- they're geared more toward being worn for sessions of anywhere from 20-45 minutes- depending on your budget, they usually run over $1000 (unless you can find a discontinued model where you could save a bit). Alpinestars (Atem suit), Dainese (Laguna Seca Pro), and Spidi (Track Wind Pro) all make great examples (as do several other companies).

Alpinestars has just come out with 2 new suits that will work well on the track but are also built with longer street riding sessions in mind- the Motegi and the Orbiter (I'm planning on ordering the Orbiter)- they run $799 and $899 respectively- they both have a lot of stretch panels and are designed to be more comfortable off the bike as well as on it, while still offering a very high level of protection, and have excellent perforation. The new Dianese Crono suit at $999 is also a good, lightweight suit.

Note that your measurements (height, weight, chest, waist, hips, etc) will also have an effect on which brands fit you best, as some are cut more for certain body types (have someone measure you- don't guess at your size)- you don't want a suit that's too loose- tighter is usually better as it will break in over time (though if you're tall and thin you might have trouble finding a properly-fitting one-piece suit unless you go the custom route).

Import tariffs will probably add 30% to the price if you have a suit shipped to Thailand, but that will often still be better than buying one from a local shop- having someone bring it in for you is always the best option, of course.