hi guys.i'm planning to buy a nikon d3100 kitlens.how much does it cost now in pantip or any other shops within bangkok.thanks!

At fotofile.net it shows as 24,990 Baht. Same at World Camera and AV Camera

thanks!i wonder why it's kinda expensive here in thailand despite it being made here.

It is probably manufactured under a special quota for export only,

then has to be re-imported.

This used to be the case with computer disks a few years back.

Also might depend on the type of warantee they provide with the camera.

thanks!i wonder why it's kinda expensive here in thailand despite it being made here.

I wonder about the same, as not all Nikon items are made here anyway.

I wanted a 18-105MM AF-S DX lens

Price in Thailand (Big Camera) was 16,990 Baht and made in China.

Price in England (Jessops) was (FX equiv) 11,990 Baht and made in Thailand.

Guess which I bought. ALSO the UK one included 20% VAT, but VAT in TH is only 7%

On checking Jessops website, I find the D3100 is £100 less than Thailand, and that is before the £40 Cash-Back offer from Nikon.

But as we are stuck in Thailand, and unless you are flying to England, we have to accept the local prices.

I have another lens I want, so will wait for another friend to come over and save money on that item. (free home delivery to UK addresses, so no hardship for them to collect it)