llamedos Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Hi all i need to buy large size clothes (male) ie t shirts, shirts, trousers, i need 6X at present i have them made but the cost is very high can some one suggest a shop please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieH Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Larger western sizes above about a 52 inch chest are extremely difficult to get in Thailand, most have them made, maybe you just need to find a better place to get them made. Pm me with what you are paying to have them made now and where you are and I may be able to help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunDaRi Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 The Export Outlets carries limited large size clothes (not trousers) which is all around town, in the suburbs.. I am not sure in the city because I seldom see them in MBK and, I don't know Sukhumvit well. I seen them near Victory Monument BTS where they have big signs of XXXXXXL size available (which should be beside the movie mall place towards the city). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ignis Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 The Export Outlets, shirts I need 3XL as like loose fitting, many times they have 2XL then 4 & 5 XL.... Noticed, underwear + sort off jogging pants @ 6 XL... Trousers also problem need 48 + Long 36 leg, always appears that they have 44 and then a big jump 54 - 62... often not turned up so length is fine, but if already turned up then most are 29 - 32. I end up buying lots when they have them in the size I want, friend visits at least 1x month, maybe 1x year they have my size. or just maybe there sold out when my friend visits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nowork114 Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 There used to be a shop in MBK selling very large t-shirts & shirts. If I remember correct it was on 3rd floor in the area of small clothes shop at the very back in the corner... but this was about a year or two ago .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunktal Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 I have the same problem, there are a couple of places at MBK. Opposite side to where the cinemas are at the top of the escalators, not sure what the floor is but it is the one lower than MK and the other food shops near the cinemas. One is an open area with clothes racks to the right of the escalators as you get off. Not a lot but they have 6xl clothes there. Also to the left of the escalators is a shop, I think it is called Dr Wu or Zu, something like that about 2 or 3 shops along. They have big clothes in there as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveyravey Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Why not post here how to lose weight, and then you will find it easier to buy clothes and save money as well as living longer. When i moved to Thailand 3 years ago i was 25 kg heavier. I feel on top of the world now and people now call me Laww instead of before Uwaan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KMBKK Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Why not post here how to lose weight, and then you will find it easier to buy clothes and save money as well as living longer. When i moved to Thailand 3 years ago i was 25 kg heavier. I feel on top of the world now and people now call me Laww instead of before Uwaan! How about not getting all preachy and assuming large means fat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afarang Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 I don't know how helpful this will be, But Russians do a lot of shopping at Bo Bay market, which is not far from Hua Lumphong railway station ,in Krung Kasem Road. They seem to be a pretty large group( sizewise) of people. So, suspect there will be large sizes ,at shops with signs in Russian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackdawson Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 ^ and those russians r some really sharp dressers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monekyface Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 Tools Unlimited in the maze of stalls in Pratunam is by far the cheapest and has the best variety. T-shirts are about 200 baht, boxer shorts are 100 baht, sweatpants are 250 baht or so. I think casual shirts with a collar run about 280 baht. The sizes go up to 10 or 12XL- extremely large even by Western standards. I think if you go deep into the beast from the wide alley that has the McDonalds and the hotel- someone help me what is the name of that place- but go into the maze there and head to the right. It is in a corner and well-hidden. I wish I could give you better directions but I have a lot of trouble finding it every time I go. If you ask some of the shop owners they can point you in the right direction- provided you are buying for yourself. Or if you are buying for someone else and your Thai is good enough to explain that you are buying for a large-sized friend, that will work. The quality is not superb but it is good value. From time to time I get out the needle and thread for a touch-up here or there. No biggy. They have casual pants that are a good deal- maybe 350 baht for thick, sturdy pants. They tend to have too many pockets though- cargo style. I think they have other pants styles as well at times- I did buy dress slacks there once. Best of luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfchandler Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 Can someone provide some info on the Export Outlets locations around BKK? The Export Outlets carries limited large size clothes (not trousers) which is all around town, in the suburbs.. I am not sure in the city because I seldom see them in MBK and, I don't know Sukhumvit well. I seen them near Victory Monument BTS where they have big signs of XXXXXXL size available (which should be beside the movie mall place towards the city). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ignis Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 Can someone provide some info on the Export Outlets locations around BKK? The Export Outlets carries limited large size clothes (not trousers) which is all around town, in the suburbs.. I am not sure in the city because I seldom see them in MBK and, I don't know Sukhumvit well. I seen them near Victory Monument BTS where they have big signs of XXXXXXL size available (which should be beside the movie mall place towards the city). Better to say where you are ? Been to Export Outlets in Central Plaza in Pinklao, + the new one in Nonthaburi, also in Nonthaburi The Mall and across the road ground floor in Pantip 2..... big one on it own going towards Pattaya + south of Hue Hin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfchandler Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 (edited) central BKK...anywhere along any of the SkyTrain routes. There was a mention above of some location near Victory Monument and the Century Movie center...and also around the Big C Ratchadamri. I can't recall ever noticing anything there...but then again, I probably wasn't looking. Edited June 20, 2011 by jfchandler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrjlh Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 Extra Large store inside Central Plaza at Sala Daeng BTS. Third (maybe 4th floor) I think it was next to the left of the Central entrance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snarky66 Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 Big C Pratumwan. Opposite Central World. Ground Floor. Used to be in Amarin Plaza & Ploenchit Center. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfchandler Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 Big C Pratumwan. Opposite Central World. Ground Floor. Used to be in Amarin Plaza & Ploenchit Center. I was wandering around inside the Big C opposite CentralWorld a couple times in the past week... since I hadn't really been back there since they reopened after the Red Riots... So, I walked and walked around the shops on the first floor...and didn't see anything that looked to be selling big/tall size men's clothes.... I wasn't sure what the shop name was supposed to be...but certainly didn't see anything about "Extra Large." Am I going blind??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickthailand Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 (edited) I have the same problem, there are a couple of places at MBK. Opposite side to where the cinemas are at the top of the escalators, not sure what the floor is but it is the one lower than MK and the other food shops near the cinemas. One is an open area with clothes racks to the right of the escalators as you get off. Not a lot but they have 6xl clothes there. Also to the left of the escalators is a shop, I think it is called Dr Wu or Zu, something like that about 2 or 3 shops along. They have big clothes in there as well. absolutely spot on dr zuu has up to 6x they sel everything from shorts to dress shirts and very reasonable priced they also alter?shorten your jeans or trousers withhin 10 minutes for free for you rick Edited July 9, 2011 by rickthailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfchandler Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 Well, I was out on the prowl today and ended up running down the "XL for Men" shop on the 3rd floor of the Silom Complex building at Saladaeng BTS station. The staff inside said the same company has a second location on the third floor of MBK... The two girls/staff inside the Silom store were pretty clueless and spoke sparse English.... At first, they said in Thai to my wife that they had no pants longer than 34 in. inseam... But then as my wife and I stayed and browsed in the store longer, it turned out they actually had at least some pants that had a 36. in inseam, and waist sizes up to the mid 50s at least. The Silom shop, despite being not that big, is actually crammed full with clothes... pants... shirts... mostly casual with T-shirts and polos, short sleeve button down shirts, Dockers type pants... They also had a pretty wide range of sizes in both big and tall versions (probably more in the straight big category), ranging from XL to up to 5 or 6X... Prices seemed to be 400-500 baht for their pants and 200-300 baht for most of their shirts... A couple things I noticed.... most of the stock I looked at had labels saying manufactured in Thailand, Vietnam and Cambodia, though the typical fabric material was decent quality... Another thing I noticed is they appear to have a lot of shelf stock items mixed in that are "seconds," with the little collar tags cut or crossed out with black marker... And I noticed some of the polo shirts there had collars that had small cuts or tears/frays in them.... So best to pay attention to the condition of the item you're interested in... The store staff said they're open in the Silom Complex 7 days a week, from 10 am to 9 pm.... though that closing time seems a bit late for that location... But that's what they said.... They also said the MBK shop probably has a smaller selection of stock... though I haven't seen it myself to verify that. At least...it's good to know a couple such places exist.... Didn't see any shoes there, by the way... Meanwhile, no one here has answered my query above about not being able to find any big size clothing place inside the new Big C center across from CentralWorld... I walked and walked that place...and saw nothing there last week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wileycoyote Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 I don't know how helpful this will be, But Russians do a lot of shopping at Bo Bay market, which is not far from Hua Lumphong railway station ,in Krung Kasem Road. They seem to be a pretty large group( sizewise) of people. So, suspect there will be large sizes ,at shops with signs in Russian. I would avoid this market if you can: The traders want to sell in bulk ,minimum of 3-5 or10 pieces depending on the item Unless you have a fair knowledge of Thai,some can be unwilling to bargain or even sell at all ,unless you are buying in bulk Health & Safety would have a fit ,it is a maze of stalls,complete with traders motorcycles that zoom about with large bulky items There may be problems getting a taxi back Sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmeriThai Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 (edited) Another place to check is located at Future Park in Rangsit. There's a shop that sells imported clothing suitable for larger folks. I'm XL. Can't remember the name or which level it's on. They get their stock from closeouts, going out of business, etc., I think mostly from the US - brand new clothing, not second hand store stuff. Not sure if they have 6XL, but they certainly carried a good variety of XL and larger. Might be worth a check. I've been pleased with what I've gotten from them. They have privacy stalls where you can try on the clothes to make sure they fit, instead of having to guess. Prices are reasonable too. Edited July 10, 2011 by AmeriThai Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfchandler Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 I guess I should add, the XL for Men shop in the Silom Complex also has a very small closet enclosure that would allow one to try on some clothing item in private.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmeriThai Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 I guess I should add, the XL for Men shop in the Silom Complex also has a very small closet enclosure that would allow one to try on some clothing item in private.... And I too should add that I don't think anyone at the Future Park shop speaks any English, but it's no problem browsing, and it's easy enough to determine sizes and prices. If I remember correctly, there are two small dressing stalls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRToMRT Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 There is a big outlet for extra large "export" clothing on the junction of Phetchburi and Suk Soi 71. Its on the UM Tower quadrant of the junction. Drive past it every day but have never been in - its multi-floor and seems to span at least 3 buildings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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