Best umbrella brand/type for Chiang Mai Raining Season?

[GammaGlobulin]

Hi Folks,

 

As you know, during the past 24 hours, we have, thankfully, been experiencing our first, long-lasting, and soaking, rain this year, and for many, many months.

 

For some reason, I seem to have misplaced my umbrella, which has been becoming less waterproof as the years have dragged by, since just before the Pandemic began.

 

The umbrella I used before was one of those sturdy brown ones you often see carried by monks.

This type is not bad.

 

I would like to, this time, buy an even sturdier and more resilient umbrella, if I can have any recommendations here.

 

I don't care, in the least, concerning the color or the design.

I am old, and so fashion is not my top priority.

 

What I care about is a very sturdy umbrella which I can carry along with me.

 

I would never buy those foldable/collapsible types. There is no need.

 

Therefore:

 

a. What brands are the best which are available in Chiang Mai?

b. From what I have seen, so far, maybe the monk umbrellas are best?

c.  Where to buy?

d.  If not a brown monk umbrella, then what might be better than those?

 

I can easily pay Bt.500 for a dynamite umbrella.

 

But, as you might know if you have lived a long time in Asia, when buying an umbrella, some last a long time, and some only last SHORT TIME.

 

So then...

 

Brand is important to me.

 

Also, where to buy in Chiang Mai.

 

I can have a friend pick one up for me, if only someone here can provide the brand and a photo.

 

This year, I have a feeling that we will see a LOT of rain, just due to the increased water vapor in the atmosphere, due to the heat this past April.

 

I need a dynamite umbrella to use for one or two years.

 

Tks.

 

Gamma

 

 

Note:  Although my umbrella, lost now, was quite decent, I think I would like to pay a bit more for a better one, this time.

 

Note2:  Naturally, I am NOT talking about any high-tech carbon-fiber umbrella. I am always on a budget when living in Thailand.

 

 

 

Edited Wednesday at 01:36 AM by GammaGlobulin

[Gsxrnz]

I actually read this.

 

To make myself happy again, I'm going downstairs to slam a bodily appendage in the car door.

[novacova]

Umbrellas are easily found in places such as Lotus, BigC and ฿20 shops. It’s doubtful anyone really cares what brand umbrella they have in possession. If you want a branded umbrella then go shop at Prada or Gucci. 

[GammaGlobulin]

25 minutes ago, novacova said:

Umbrellas are easily found in places such as Lotus, BigC and ฿20 shops. It’s doubtful anyone really cares what brand umbrella they have in possession. If you want a branded umbrella then go shop at Prada or Gucci. 

 

Based on my experience in East Asia, over 40 years, the brand does matter.

 

Some umbrellas will not even last through a typical thunderstorm.

And, I know this to be absolutely true.

 

I need something good, but not very expensive.

 

 

[Bill97]

500 baht will not get you a high quality umbrella 

[GammaGlobulin]

Here is a thought:

 

Some of the best umbrellas I have used in Thailand are those similar/identical to the ones that most monks carry.

 

They are quite decent in quality.

 

So then, is there some sort of monk shop for outfitting?

 

Or, would one just need to order an umbrella through the temple?

 

Or, if you made a donation to the temple, ...then....maybe they would just give you one?

 

I don't actually need one that is completely new.

 

 

[Bill97]

1 minute ago, GammaGlobulin said:

Here is a thought:

 

Some of the best umbrellas I have used in Thailand are those similar/identical to the ones that most monks carry.

 

They are quite decent in quality.

 

So then, is there some sort of monk shop for outfitting?

 

Or, would one just need to order an umbrella through the temple?

 

Or, if you made a donation to the temple, ...then....maybe they would just give you one?

 

I don't actually need one that is completely new.

 

 

40 years experience and asking simple questions 

 

yes of course order through a temple,  they are just like Lazada or amazon

[2baht]

26 minutes ago, GammaGlobulin said:

Based on my experience in East Asia, over 40 years, the brand does matter.

And still you have not worked out which is a half decent umbrella? You haven't learned much GG! Can you tell us in 350 words or less why not??? 🙄

[TroubleandGrumpy]

Golf Umbrellas are the best. They are built strong and can handle the wind with vents built in - and they also protect against the sun.

This is not for the OP - for others thinking the same about umbrellas. 

[GammaGlobulin]

7 minutes ago, TroubleandGrumpy said:

Golf Umbrellas are the best. They are built strong and can handle the wind with vents built in - and they also protect against the sun.

This is not for the OP - for others thinking the same about umbrellas. 

 

OK.

I have not read your comment.

 

But, if I should read it, then I think I might well take your advice.

 

Thank you.

 

(Where to buy one, I wonder?) (I have no access to a Pro Shop where I live.)

 

 

 

 

Edited Wednesday at 02:47 AM by GammaGlobulin

[Bill97]

1 hour ago, GammaGlobulin said:

Where to buy one, I wonder?) (I have no access to a Pro Shop where I live.)

Are you really that lame?

[a3tsw]

When I lived in London , I once purchased an umbrella from a specialist umbrella store in the west-end , quite expensive but really great quality and lasted me for many years , up until I left the UK for Thailand , when I sold it thru eBay and basically recouped most of what I had paid for it years previously..

The shop is James Smith & Sons (est. 1830)

https://www.james-smith.co.uk

 

 

[John49]

This post is very timely, as yet another new umbrella (Gourmet 350 baht) got caught in the wind and two ribs broke.

 

I bought a smaller version (Daiso 300 baht) with a picture included showing that it could tolerate being inverted due to wind.

OK so far, but bit small and more suitable for children.

 

This was having checked online as to which umbrellas can take ‘wind inversion’ – apparently, the ribs need to be fibreglass, not steel – but these seem very expensive?

 

I remember about 40 years ago, umbrellas made from bamboo, paper and lots of glue - were cheap and available everywhere in Asia - a bit heavy but they did not break easily.

[GammaGlobulin]

26 minutes ago, John49 said:

This post is very timely, as yet another new umbrella (Gourmet 350 baht) got caught in the wind and two ribs broke.

 

I bought a smaller version (Daiso 300 baht) with a picture included showing that it could tolerate being inverted due to wind.

OK so far, but bit small and more suitable for children.

 

This was having checked online as to which umbrellas can take ‘wind inversion’ – apparently, the ribs need to be fibreglass, not steel – but these seem very expensive?

 

I remember about 40 years ago, umbrellas made from bamboo, paper and lots of glue - were cheap and available everywhere in Asia - a bit heavy but they did not break easily.

 

Most readers of this Topic mistakenly think that this is some sort of joke post.

But, if you have lived long enough, then you know that umbrellas for sale here are now pretty much worthless.....unless....

 

Unless you can find the right brand/manufacturer.

 

The umbrellas that the monks carry are quite a bit heavier and sturdier than most.

 

They are large, and come up to about the waist, which is also good for walking.

 

Not sure where they sell them, though.

 

Maybe I will need to go to the temple to ask....

As I said before....above....

 

 

[Smokin Joe]

I would recommend a Swaine Malacca Prince of Wales for Men. Excellent quality and you can order online.

 

https://swaine.london/products/malacca-prince-of-wales-for-men-black

 

 

[TheAppletons]

1 hour ago, John49 said:

This post is very timely, as yet another new umbrella (Gourmet 350 baht) got caught in the wind and two ribs broke.

 

I bought a smaller version (Daiso 300 baht) with a picture included showing that it could tolerate being inverted due to wind.

OK so far, but bit small and more suitable for children.

 

This was having checked online as to which umbrellas can take ‘wind inversion’ – apparently, the ribs need to be fibreglass, not steel – but these seem very expensive?

 

I remember about 40 years ago, umbrellas made from bamboo, paper and lots of glue - were cheap and available everywhere in Asia - a bit heavy but they did not break easily.

 

  You want a "double canopy" umbrella.  They're designed with two "tops" of the umbrella to vent the wind and prevent the umbrella from inverting when it's windy.

 

  I had no idea these were a thing until I saw one at the Red Lion last weekend.  They look something like this:

 

  https://www.amazon.ca/G4Free-Umbrella-Protection-Windproof-Oversized/dp/B08GLQ9WQS?th=1

[simon43]

GG, I'm intrigued.

 

Why do you post such utter drivel all the time? I have you on ignore but I still see the thread title and therefore I looked at your post because I could not believe anyone in his/her right mind would go and post such total rubbish...

 

Why do you do it?

 

Are you mentally ill?

 

Are you a forum shill?

 

Do you just enjoy posting trash and then sitting back and laughing at the response you get from other posters?

 

I am genuinely interested to know what drives you to do what you do?  Is there not a different forum that you can infest instead?

[GammaGlobulin]

11 minutes ago, TheAppletons said:

 

  You want a "double canopy" umbrella.  They're designed with two "tops" of the umbrella to vent the wind and prevent the umbrella from inverting when it's windy.

 

  I had no idea these were a thing until I saw one at the Red Lion last weekend.  They look something like this:

 

  https://www.amazon.ca/G4Free-Umbrella-Protection-Windproof-Oversized/dp/B08GLQ9WQS?th=1

 

Might be OK.

 

But, I would never buy an umbrella like that with such a small handle.

 

I like the traditional wood, and curved like a candy cane. 

[Fat is a type of crazy]

36 minutes ago, simon43 said:

GG, I'm intrigued.

 

Why do you post such utter drivel all the time? I have you on ignore but I still see the thread title and therefore I looked at your post because I could not believe anyone in his/her right mind would go and post such total rubbish...

 

Why do you do it?

 

Are you mentally ill?

 

Are you a forum shill?

 

Do you just enjoy posting trash and then sitting back and laughing at the response you get from other posters?

 

I am genuinely interested to know what drives you to do what you do?  Is there not a different forum that you can infest instead?

It's his thing. Likes to express himself. Some may find it odd to play around with ham radio or whatever it is you are into. It's all communication of one sort or other. 

[GammaGlobulin]

5 minutes ago, Fat is a type of crazy said:

Some may find it odd to play around with ham

 

Very odd that you should mention Ham.

I'm from China, you know.

 

 

[ricklev]

Golf umbrella from Decathlon. 

[GammaGlobulin]

4 hours ago, ricklev said:

Golf umbrella from Decathlon. 

 

Look at this.

This cannot be shipped to Thailand, very unfortunately....

But, still, it must be here, if it is made in China....

 

 

But, still, I need one with a wooden handle/grip that is hooked.

Still looking.

 

 

 

THIS ONE is my Dream Umbrella, for sure.

 

Where can I get one in CM?

 

 

 

 

Good Price:  I would GLADLY pay for one of these, here in CM....!

 

 

I hate to buy the garbage umbrellas for sale all around Asia produced, who knows where.

 

I want something decent to keep me dry.

 

 

Edited Wednesday at 11:00 AM by GammaGlobulin

[novacova]

1 hour ago, GammaGlobulin said:

I want something decent to keep me dry.

Rain gear. An umbrella won’t keep you completely dry especially in horizontal rain.

[novacova]

6 hours ago, simon43 said:

I have you on ignore

I had em on there as well, though took em off for whatever reason.

 

6 hours ago, Fat is a type of crazy said:

It's his thing. Likes to express himself.

Yeah but still, here’s the thing…there is such a thing as too much and there’s no exemption for being put back in the no-see list, which of course can happen at any moment 

[a3tsw]

https://www.chiangmaiumbrellas.com/classic-umbrellas

[GammaGlobulin]

12 minutes ago, a3tsw said:

https://www.chiangmaiumbrellas.com/classic-umbrellas

 

Just a note:

 

I tried to click on this link, but...

Unable to access it.

 

But....thanks for posting the attempt.

 

(Maybe a problem with my openSUSE LEAP 15.6?  IDK)

 

 

 

[ChaiyaTH]

HomePro was selling nice portable ones for around 170 baht at the cashiers last time I was there a few weeks ago. Pretty sure that Makro or Decathlon otherwise have something decent that doesn't break or leak after a few times. The similar ones I bought still work now after 4-5 years.

Edited yesterday at 02:43 AM by ChaiyaTH

[Bill97]

21 hours ago, GammaGlobulin said:

 

 

 

 

THIS ONE is my Dream Umbrella, for sure.

 

Where can I get one in CM?

 

 

 

 

Good Price:  I would GLADLY pay for one of these, here in CM....!

 

 

 

21 hours ago, GammaGlobulin said:

 

 

You can order those for shipping to CM so why don’t you just do it.

 

Oh right that would end your drama queen dance.  

[TheAppletons]

22 hours ago, GammaGlobulin said:

 

Look at this.

This cannot be shipped to Thailand, very unfortunately....

But, still, it must be here, if it is made in China....

 

 

But, still, I need one with a wooden handle/grip that is hooked.

Still looking.

 

 

 

THIS ONE is my Dream Umbrella, for sure.

 

Where can I get one in CM?

 

 

 

 

Good Price:  I would GLADLY pay for one of these, here in CM....!

 

 

I hate to buy the garbage umbrellas for sale all around Asia produced, who knows where.

 

I want something decent to keep me dry.

 

 

 

  I ordered one of these G4Free 54 inch golf umbrellas yesterday from Amazon, already shipped and on its way to Chiang Mai.

 

  $31.03 US, including shipping.  (Doesn't have the hooked handle grip that you so desperately require, however.  Straight handle.)  

 

  Vendor is Laiqiu, Inc.  

 

 

 

Edited yesterday at 09:38 AM by TheAppletons
Added vendor name

[ignis]

On 6/26/2024 at 1:00 PM, GammaGlobulin said:

 

Might be OK.

 

But, I would never buy an umbrella like that with such a small handle.

 

I like the traditional wood, and curved like a candy cane. 

or maybe try this  No handle needed  🤣

https://shopee.co.th/Tt-หมวกร่มกันแดด-กันฝน-แบบพกพา-พับได้-ป้องกันรังสียูวี-สําหรับตกปลา-ตั้งแคมป์กลางแจ้ง-i.348255413.23541889484?publish_id=&sp_atk=a74dc86c-a5e4-449c-8805-da28758d420f&xptdk=a74dc86c-a5e4-449c-8805-da28758d420f

 

Myself have 3 x Golf types ones, with plain Vivid colours

 

Problem with the cheap ones here . if rain there is wind they blow inside out,,,,,,,,,,, of course if your very thin then a Golf umbrella will maybe blow you away

Edited yesterday at 09:58 AM by ignis