SebD Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 I'm trying to find a Thai supplier of components for some small-medium lighting projects. Stuff I'm looking for is individual LED's; resistors; toggle-switches; small solar panels; crocodile clips; strip-board; breadboard; PCB's; solder; flux and suchlike. Would ideally like to visit a supplier's store rather than just order on-line. I'm guessing Bangkok would be the only place with such suppliers and Pantip Plaza etc are (I assume) not what I'm looking for as they seem to sell finished articles, rather than the raw components (but I could be wrong as I've never been looking for components when I've visited Pantip, in the past). I would be grateful if anyone has any info to share? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tywais Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 I'm moving this to the Technical forum where similar question have been asked. If worse comes to worse, look at the pinned topic on online stores. I have some electronic stores listed. If you have Amorn near you they can fit you out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SebD Posted October 25, 2011 Author Share Posted October 25, 2011 I'm moving this to the Technical forum where similar question have been asked. If worse comes to worse, look at the pinned topic on online stores. I have some electronic stores listed. If you have Amorn near you they can fit you out. Thanks. I'll take a browse through the Technical forum and investigate Amon, as you suggest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWMcMurray Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 Fort most small DIY projects, most things can be found at Home Pro or Home Mart Home Pro Home Mart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon43 Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 Where are you located? I finally located an 'Aladdins Cave' component shop in a backstreet of Phuket which has been able to supply all my needs, (RF power transistors, switches, heatshrink tubing, 15 watt resistors etc). Amazing place, (if you able to get to Phuket) Or, if you send me a list of components etc, I can drop by and purchase them for you Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sulasno Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 buy your solar panels from China Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
userabcd Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 Try Amarin Plaza opposite Gaysorn Plaza in Bangkok. I recall there used to be a Radio Shack but I think they are now called A&T Hut still selling Radio Shack products. Hope this helps if you are in Bangkok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Have a look at NPE, there's a store in Zeer Rangsit (probably not accessible right now) but they also do online ordering http://www.mynpe.com/index_product.php Google Translate is your friend with that site. You mention lighting, if you're looking for power LEDs then check out the many Chinese suppliers online, I've not seen any sensibly priced devices in Thailand. SatisLED and Satistronics (actually the same company with two different product ranges) are not the cheapest but I've used both, they are reliable and accept PayPal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impulse Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Not so helpful, but I scrounge the streets and alleys of China Town and find all kinds of components and tools, including electronics. Sadly, I work Mon-Fri and a lot of the real good shops close during the weekends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somtamnication Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 In Phuket, Big C, lower level. Large electronics shop to the far right off the escalator. They sell caps, res and other stuff. Not pretty like Radio Shack, but they have some inventory. Heck, they even have air con remotes for all models and new hose for my vacuum cleaner! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weescotsguy66 Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 There are lots of factories in Bangkok most are having problems with the floods but I do know that Panasonic has a sales office in Ratchada, but there is not shortage of place to buy stuff I have also seen the stuff in NPE in Zeer it is limited but a good starter just Google the brands you want and you will find them in Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SebD Posted October 28, 2011 Author Share Posted October 28, 2011 Thanks for all the suggestions. We're not entering the best of shopping periods, with the flooding and all that. What I'm after is components, not completed items. I want the parts that make the torch as opposed to the torch itself, for instance. My most pressing project is a home-made LED sign - such as we see pretty much everywhere, these days - either providing information or advertising a manufacturer's products. So I'm seeking individual LED bulbs in various colours and intensities, "breadboard" for testing a proptotype, stripboard for creating a finished prototype, switches, crocodile-clips, flash-controllers etc. Once done, I'd like to see if anyone can mass produce the item at reasonable cost, so I can book my slot on The Dragon's Den . Some items I won't even know that I want, until I see, them - I'd imagine. Is there a particular area or street in Bangkok from which electrical suppliers and specialists trade, does anyone know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filingaccount Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 IT Mall, I think 5th floor (or 4th). There is an electronics parts shop when you exit the IT Mall portion. I believe it is all Chinese parts on sale though. I have seen circuit boards, LED's, DYI kits etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SebD Posted October 28, 2011 Author Share Posted October 28, 2011 IT Mall, I think 5th floor (or 4th). There is an electronics parts shop when you exit the IT Mall portion. I believe it is all Chinese parts on sale though. I have seen circuit boards, LED's, DYI kits etc. Thanks. Where is IT Mall? Is it near Pantip Plaza? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valentine Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 IT Mall, I think 5th floor (or 4th). There is an electronics parts shop when you exit the IT Mall portion. I believe it is all Chinese parts on sale though. I have seen circuit boards, LED's, DYI kits etc. Thanks. Where is IT Mall? Is it near Pantip Plaza? This could be the place for you http://thailand.rs-online.com/web/op/all-products/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 IT Mall, I think 5th floor (or 4th). There is an electronics parts shop when you exit the IT Mall portion. I believe it is all Chinese parts on sale though. I have seen circuit boards, LED's, DYI kits etc. Thanks. Where is IT Mall? Is it near Pantip Plaza? I think he means Fortune Town (Pha Ram 9 metro station), there's an Amorn on the top floor. In BKK Chinatown is your best bet but hunting and browsing is required. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longball53098 Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 Try Here this place may be what you are looking for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somtamnication Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 Had a heck of a time finding self fusing electrical tape. I had to order it from the UK. Just a comment.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SebD Posted October 29, 2011 Author Share Posted October 29, 2011 Thanks everyone for the great suggestions. Got some fun shopping-time ahead of me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlorC Posted October 30, 2011 Share Posted October 30, 2011 The best place for components is Ban Moh in Chinatown . A maze of soi's full of electronic's shops. Don't miss the airco mini malls , they are the best . Power Leds ,solar panels, individually sold. And near Th . Mahachak market , lot of LED's lighting too. Just don't buy batteries from streetvendors , big chance they are fake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kohdam Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 Hi. Please,is Pantip Plaza Bangkok closed for flooding or not?Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hssl Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 http://www.es.co.th/index_eng.asp?eslang=eng also RS & CPC have thai websites........... but are crazy prices most large towns have a 'ban moh' for bits and will order in specials for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justsumhelp Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 The best place for components is Ban Moh in Chinatown . A maze of soi's full of electronic's shops. Don't miss the airco mini malls , they are the best . Power Leds ,solar panels, individually sold. And near Th . Mahachak market , lot of LED's lighting too. Just don't buy batteries from streetvendors , big chance they are fake. I second that, I was looking for some resistors not to long ago and I just happened to stumble by some at Pantip before heading to Ban Moh, but be for warned that place is really a maze you should have a list with pictures before heading there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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