I'm looking for a recommendation for someone to copy a wooden kids single bed and side cupboard for our number 2. Rang one place from the ANZWG Bangkok Guide and was quoted 30,000 THB, can't write my response here.

I think it is fairly straighforward to copy - it is painted white and has mdf panels with vertical v-grooves at bedhead and foot.

If anyone has any experiences with furniture makers would like to hear your views on whether it is possible - cheers in advance.

This is slightly convoluted but if you are on Facebook look up Sayai-Bay Penthouse (open profile) and in their photo album is info on a reclaimed teak workshop near Don Meuang. I can testify to the quality of the workmanship.

This is slightly convoluted but if you are on Facebook look up Sayai-Bay Penthouse (open profile) and in their photo album is info on a reclaimed teak workshop near Don Meuang. I can testify to the quality of the workmanship.

Thanks ... Did you have something made there?

My partners family had some beds made a couple of years ago but I'm sorry I can't remember how much it cost. I do remember it was cheap and although it took a few weeks the guys from the workshop were very honest and clearly hard working.

If you are slightly adventurous and really want a bargain... try the railway carpenter workshops along the line in Klong Toey.

Bring a range of photos showing the key construction point and dimensions of your current bed / cupboard and take them to any of the workshops along the street front.

These guys use reclaimed shipping wood - but the finished products are excellent.. .. I have had a lot of very cheap but reasonable quality furniture made here. You may choose to bring a Thai with you for easier communication

here is a google map link

http://goo.gl/maps/wsdu1

https://maps.google.com/?ll=13.711034,100.579123&spn=0.001418,0.002041&t=m&z=19&layer=c&cbll=13.711034,100.579123&panoid=Tm3TVDcSj4dLsmFKi6835g&cbp=12,190.52,,0,0

good hunting.

click on the man to show street scape.

These places look rough - but the workers are really quite skilled.and work often on the railway tracks .when the trains come regularly and the workers pack up just before the train passes through /// go and see just for this!

If you are slightly adventurous and really want a bargain... try the railway carpenter workshops along the line in Klong Toey.

Bring a range of photos showing the key construction point and dimensions of your current bed / cupboard and take them to any of the workshops along the street front.

These guys use reclaimed shipping wood - but the finished products are excellent.. .. I have had a lot of very cheap but reasonable quality furniture made here. You may choose to bring a Thai with you for easier communication

here is a google map link

http://goo.gl/maps/wsdu1

https://maps.google.com/?ll=13.711034,100.579123&spn=0.001418,0.002041&t=m&z=19&layer=c&cbll=13.711034,100.579123&panoid=Tm3TVDcSj4dLsmFKi6835g&cbp=12,190.52,,0,0

good hunting.

click on the man to show street scape.

These places look rough - but the workers are really quite skilled.and work often on the railway tracks .when the trains come regularly and the workers pack up just before the train passes through /// go and see just for this!

Thanks, will definitely check this one out.

My partners family had some beds made a couple of years ago but I'm sorry I can't remember how much it cost. I do remember it was cheap and although it took a few weeks the guys from the workshop were very honest and clearly hard working.

That's the kind of place I'm looking for - thanks!

If you are slightly adventurous and really want a bargain... try the railway carpenter workshops along the line in Klong Toey.

Bring a range of photos showing the key construction point and dimensions of your current bed / cupboard and take them to any of the workshops along the street front.

These guys use reclaimed shipping wood - but the finished products are excellent.. .. I have had a lot of very cheap but reasonable quality furniture made here. You may choose to bring a Thai with you for easier communication

here is a google map link

http://goo.gl/maps/wsdu1

https://maps.google.com/?ll=13.711034,100.579123&spn=0.001418,0.002041&t=m&z=19&layer=c&cbll=13.711034,100.579123&panoid=Tm3TVDcSj4dLsmFKi6835g&cbp=12,190.52,,0,0

good hunting.

click on the man to show street scape.

These places look rough - but the workers are really quite skilled.and work often on the railway tracks .when the trains come regularly and the workers pack up just before the train passes through /// go and see just for this!

Exactly what I was going to suggest !

Haven't bought any furniture from there yet but some guys did some picket fencing for me and did a good job.

Edited October 13, 201312 yr by realfunster