A Good Place To Buy Household Goods?

[VegasTim]

Hi All,

I am in the process of moving to Thailand and I just rented a condo (Ratchada Road at the Huai Kwang MTR stop). The condo is furnished with all of the big things (sofa, TV, bed, etc.) but I need to buy some small things for the new place. I need dinnerware, glasses, cutlery, pots and pans, bed sheets, etc. As I really hate shopping, I like to buy quality stuff so that it lasts as long as possible (and I don't have to shopping again for quite some time!) so for things like these I usually stay away from the street markets. I was thinking of looking at Robinson's. Does anybody have other ideas for a good store to buy these small household items?

Thanks!

[GungaDin]

Fluffy Emporium, 1st choice, followed by Robinsons.

[metisdead]

Robinsons is as good a place as any to get started, you won't go wrong.

[WormFarmer]

Central Department Store, Chidlom, with direct access from Chidlom Skytrain station, IMHO better quality than Robinson which is also owned by Central

Edited April 20, 2010 by WormFarmer

[phazey]

Centraql LadPrao has just extended it's closing down/rennocation sale - could be worth a look

[triplegee]

I'd be heading off to Index Living Mall for the sorts of household goods you require. Their pricing is good and their range is extensive. We just bought a town home in Bangkok and purchased a heap of gear there. Google it.

[craigt3365]

Can't help you with Bangkok...but I will say that from my experiences it is worthwhile to really shop around. I bought an item...on sale...2 days ago and saw it 50% cheaper...not on sale...at another store yesterday. Prices vary widely....

[GungaDin]

Central Department Store, Chidlom, with direct access from Chidlom Skytrain station, IMHO better quality than Robinson which is also owned by Central

Yeah, I forgot about that mob, long time since I've been in there.

[nisha0901]

Central Department Store, Chidlom, with direct access from Chidlom Skytrain station, IMHO better quality than Robinson which is also owned by Central

Yeah, I forgot about that mob, long time since I've been in there.

Try Makro !! Cheaper !

[WormFarmer]

Central Department Store, Chidlom, with direct access from Chidlom Skytrain station, IMHO better quality than Robinson which is also owned by Central

Yeah, I forgot about that mob, long time since I've been in there.

Try Makro !! Cheaper !

The OP said he wants quality, that rules out Makro.

[soundman]

Moved to Bkk forum.

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Definately agree that Central will have the better range of "higher quality" products.

[corkman]

rry hi-jacking - I was just about to post a ismilar thread, only I am looking for "budget" stuff. My furniture shipment is delayed for a couple of weeks, so I need some basics to get me through the first couple of weeks.

So am I reading this right:

Makro = "budget" (ok quality, but not "good" quality) .... where is this place located?

Robinsons = "good" quality - not top of the line but good compromise between quality and price ....... any particular store?

Central = slightly better that Robinsons, but more selection ...... any particualr store?

Index Mall = ??? about the same as robinsons ??? ...... where is this place located?

Also - "Fluffy Emporium" - where is this located?

Many thanks - and sorry again for hi-jacking!

[BangkokDennis]

I'd be heading off to Index Living Mall for the sorts of household goods you require. Their pricing is good and their range is extensive. We just bought a town home in Bangkok and purchased a heap of gear there. Google it.

I agree. My wife and I moved here recently and we have bought a lot of household stuff from Index. Easy way to get there the first time is take a taxi and tell the driver "Big C Ekkamai". Most will know where the mall is that is anchored by a Big C supermarket and has an Index store on the second floor.

A cheaper way may be to take the BTS to Ekkamai station and head north on foot. It's a fair hike though on a hot day.