Puma Factory Outlet

[ozsamurai]

I have heard the Puma sports wear factory in Thailand is in Pattaya, does anyone know of its location? Do they have a factory outlet shop at all? Google doesn't seem to find it. Anyone know any details?

Oz

[dsfbrit]

I think that Puma is amongst the recently opened outlets at the back of Tesco in South Pattaya. If you have time to take a look, take the Sukhumvit road towards Rayong and you will see Tesco Lotus on your right hand side at the turn for Jomtien. At the back there are about 5-10 new shops selling a lot of designer gear.

I went there a few months ago when they first opened and I am pretty certain Puma was there as well. I would give you more precise directions, but I am just on my way out.

[ozsamurai]

Excellent news indeed, I will be down there from BKK at the end of the month for a few days R&R, will check it out then. This is a factory direct outlet area, or just another store with retail prices??

Oz

[dsfbrit]

I am going shopping down there tomorrow (Sat) - to Tescos - and will have a look for you.

I will let you know tomorrow or Sunday.

[Ungabunga]

That would be Outlet Mall and Outlet Village, Sukhumvit/Thepprasit. I must admit I haven't seen Puma there though.

Puma is definately sold at Royal Garden Plaza, 2nd floor. Also there's a new shop at the Avenues selling Puma.

[ozsamurai]

In Australia we have these stores called DFO (Direct Factory Outlets), which are a rip off really, nothing more than a collection of designer shops, but I managed to find where the actual factory was in Melbourne and they had great bargains on things. Since Puma comes with the label Made in Thailand... one would think a similar back door shop existed, seconds, out of season etc... GF did some research awhile ago, we both love Puma stuff, but has since lost it.... So I thought a bit of local knowledge might track it down, she seemed to think it was in Pattaya.

[offset]

Most of the shops about are part of the German Sports and Fashion Co that are based on the Naklua Rd about 400km from the Dolphin roundabout on the left hand side Web site http://www.gsf-sportfashion.com/index.swf they do have a shop there

[ozsamurai]

Thanks for the link, I will check them out, since I live in Khlong Toei anyway, but I think they are simply retailers. I was looking for the factory shops, where I can get some bargains/wholesale prices..

[dsfbrit]

I am afraid the Outlet Mall/Village does NOT have a Puma 'factory outlet'. I went down there yesterday (friday) and firstly looked at the store directory outside the building - I was surprised not to see it there as it had most of the other well known brands. I assumed it had not yet been added for some reason - so went to look for it. I walked around the whole site - couldn't find it. So I went around again as I was sure it must be there.

It isn't - so good luck finding it - it must be well hidden in Pattaya somewhere

[ozsamurai]

Thanks for the efforts. Looks like the 3day holiday is now a 5 day so more time to hunt....now just to find somewhere to stay...lol

[raro]

In Australia we have these stores called DFO (Direct Factory Outlets), which are a rip off really, nothing more than a collection of designer shops, but I managed to find where the actual factory was in Melbourne and they had great bargains on things. Since Puma comes with the label Made in Thailand... one would think a similar back door shop existed, seconds, out of season etc... GF did some research awhile ago, we both love Puma stuff, but has since lost it.... So I thought a bit of local knowledge might track it down, she seemed to think it was in Pattaya.

The "Outlet Mall" in Pattaya is NOT a factory outlet, but just another shopping mall specialized on clothing.

I am not aware of any real factory outlet shops in Thailand where you can buy products at discount prices directly from the manufacturer.

[sotsira]

In Australia we have these stores called DFO (Direct Factory Outlets), which are a rip off really, nothing more than a collection of designer shops, but I managed to find where the actual factory was in Melbourne and they had great bargains on things. Since Puma comes with the label Made in Thailand... one would think a similar back door shop existed, seconds, out of season etc... GF did some research awhile ago, we both love Puma stuff, but has since lost it.... So I thought a bit of local knowledge might track it down, she seemed to think it was in Pattaya.

The "Outlet Mall" in Pattaya is NOT a factory outlet, but just another shopping mall specialized on clothing.

I am not aware of any real factory outlet shops in Thailand where you can buy products at discount prices directly from the manufacturer.

I second that, after living in Pattaya for the last 5 yrs i've never seen a factory outlet store, only retail stores.