Photographic book printing in thailand

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I have a friend in the US who is interested in possibly having a book printed up in Thailand. He is a photographer and has put together a book of photographs, so it would have to be printed on glossy paper, high quality color printing, etc.

He has been looking into self-publishing his book in the US and the quotes he has been getting from places that can print up books seem high to him. I am wondering if possibly this could be done cheaper in Thailand than the US.

I think he would want a few thousand copies made in the first printing. About 100 pages or so.

Does anyone have any recommendations as to reputable places in Thailand that might be able to produce a high-quality book at a good price? And is my instinct correct that it may be cheaper to get it done here?

I am in BKK so I could arrange things locally and have the books shipped to me, then I could forward them to him. I guess there would be import duties getting them into the US so would have to take that into account.

Thanks for any advice.