Oliver2524 Posted July 7, 2007 Share Posted July 7, 2007 Just wondering if anyone knew of anywhere to buy a pack of playing cards for a reasonable price? I went to 7/11 and they were 395B a pack! Call me a skinflint but that price is daylight robbery. I was thinking of heading down to Tesco Lotus, but I thought I'd check with the good folk of Thaivisa before making a potentially wasted journey. I've bought playing cards in many countries and have never paid anything close to that sort of price. Is it an imposed tax to potentially deter gambling? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colino Posted July 7, 2007 Share Posted July 7, 2007 You can find them at most local markets on the stalls that sell everything a 100 baht Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mid Posted July 7, 2007 Share Posted July 7, 2007 (edited) Is it an imposed tax to potentially deter gambling? fact that the're sold with the cigs 'n booze could be a clue . Edited July 7, 2007 by Mid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oliver2524 Posted July 7, 2007 Author Share Posted July 7, 2007 Cheers colino, I'll try a local market then. I'll remember if I decide to smoke or drink I should also add a gambling to complete the addictions, albeit a mental not physical one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo the Face Posted July 7, 2007 Share Posted July 7, 2007 Cheers colino, I'll try a local market then. I'll remember if I decide to smoke or drink I should also add a gambling to complete the addictions, albeit a mental not physical one! They sell condoms too, if you have any time left... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wizzard of Oz Posted July 8, 2007 Share Posted July 8, 2007 Cheapest way is to find someone going to mae sai for a visa run and ask them to pick you up a pack. They are 30b (25 without a cover) or 80b if you SUCK AT BARGAINING IN ASIA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
true blue Posted July 8, 2007 Share Posted July 8, 2007 smallsupermarket next to porn ping hotel sell them 200bht boought some there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mild7even Posted July 8, 2007 Share Posted July 8, 2007 Cheapest way is to find someone going to mae sai for a visa run and ask them to pick you up a pack. I was there a few weeks ago and the hawkers were selling packs with Saddam Hussein on the front card... don't know if the whole deck was a replica of the US military version featuring "the baddies" handed out to troops in Iraq, as I went straight for the genuine Marlboros and viagra. j/k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tayto Posted July 8, 2007 Share Posted July 8, 2007 The whole deck is a replica though some are black and white. Good value at 30 baht though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLASBYCLAN Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 Just wondering if anyone knew of anywhere to buy a pack of playing cards for a reasonable price? I went to 7/11 and they were 395B a pack! Call me a skinflint but that price is daylight robbery. I was thinking of heading down to Tesco Lotus, but I thought I'd check with the good folk of Thaivisa before making a potentially wasted journey. I've bought playing cards in many countries and have never paid anything close to that sort of price. Is it an imposed tax to potentially deter gambling? [/quote Hi, I have some you can have, I got them on the Thai Airways flight here. I'm at the airport plaza today if you want to pick them up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ijustwannateach Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 I think the 395B ones are the plastic, hard-to-destroy ones. They'll last longer than a few paper packs; worth the money in the long run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wizzard of Oz Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 I think the 395B ones are the plastic, hard-to-destroy ones. They'll last longer than a few paper packs; worth the money in the long run. Nah ... I wouldn't like to be pissed off when a card bends and I could have had a pack for 25baht and just got a new one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerbeer Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 I think the 395B ones are the plastic, hard-to-destroy ones. They'll last longer than a few paper packs; worth the money in the long run. they are water proof and washable. works well during gambling and drinking sessions. in case someone pukes all over them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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