Ideas in BKK (or CNX)

Do you think a mains operated clock is a wise choice given the casual nature of the electricity supply in most parts of Thailand?

Hopefully you can get one with battery back-up. Just a thought.

I have seen them everywhere here in Pattaya...at stalls just outside of Tesco, Big C, Carrefour, Central, etc. Also, at the various night markets...even cheaper there.

I have not seen one with a batter backup yet....and they are expensive here anyway! I got mine for 600b or so...small one, but works great.

I got a digital wall clock from MBK many years back. Used the 50 Hz signal on the mains to keep the time, and also has a battery backup for when the mains are off. Runs fast however when disconnected from the power due to a cheap, non temperature compensated RC oscillator circuit. The same shop had a dozen or so of the small, bedside alarm clocks, and they were cheaper.

Don't remember the price as at that point in my Thailand experience I was spending money like water, but I'm sure it was under 1000 baht.

I would be surprised if you couldn't find what you were looking for at MBK. If you are already in Bangkok I would start there due to convenience of access and variety of products.

I got a mains clock radio from the Sony centre in Central Department store. It cost around 650 baht, and because it is a Sony, it is reliable and accurate, which is something that cannot be said about some of the products from MBK and the like.

Thanks for the helpful replies. I guess I'll start with Sony.

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