Hi all,

Assuming hotel staff don't abandon the place, I have a meeting at the Hilton Arcadia on the 28th. Business dress. I have a white collared shirt already and can source a tie, but my travelling trousers are too light for purposes and I don't bring smart black shoes with me when travelling.

Anywhere I can get some black trousers and covered shoes cheap as chips in Karon? They'll not be needed after the 28th and the tailors of course want to charge me an arm and a leg!

Thanks.

PS Primark quality is acceptable!

Central shopping centre near Phuket town.

2nd floor, just outside Central department store entrance, they have end of season/end of stock items.

Pair of black pants will set you back 5 or 6oo baht.

There is a changing room and they will also turn them up for you for free.

Primark quality (and Primark UK prices too ! )

Whilst you're waiting for your strides to be turned up, go to Bata for shoes. Pair of black shoes will knock you for 5 to 700 baht.

What sizes are you for pants and shoes? I'll buy them off you for half price.

Central shopping centre near Phuket town.

2nd floor, just outside Central department store entrance, they have end of season/end of stock items.

Pair of black pants will set you back 5 or 6oo baht.

There is a changing room and they will also turn them up for you for free.

Primark quality (and Primark UK prices too ! )

Whilst you're waiting for your strides to be turned up, go to Bata for shoes. Pair of black shoes will knock you for 5 to 700 baht.

What sizes are you for pants and shoes? I'll buy them off you for half price.

Size 34 for trousers and size 9 or 10 for shoes. I'll be in Karon until the 30th unless I extend my stay for another day or two!

Have a look at Robinsons @ Jungceylon or Ocean on Bangla in Patong.

Bata is in Jungceylon and there are always specials.