BOBBYTIN Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 i traveled to phuket yesterday to buy some furniture,and needed lotss of electrical stuff,about 30k worth.i went to home pro,in chalong,i asked for the things i wanted,and showed the lad, very helpful.20 sockets.only had 6,6 wall lights,only had 2,plug covers,coloure,no have,only display.so,i left with nothing,went to a place on the bypass,leehin or something like that,saw some great lights,i will take 6 of those,no have,order,60 days,ok,double sockets,with facia,no have,can orde,same story in homepro tesco,and as a last resort,called at the new big place,near thalang,started with some lamps,no have,got in the car and left,what a waste of time,question,do they know what stock control is.4 hour return drive for nothing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falkan Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 why not just call them and ask if they have the stuff? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOBBYTIN Posted February 12, 2014 Author Share Posted February 12, 2014 why not just call them and ask if they have the stuff? would be nice,but the wall lights and light fittings,i would like to choose. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinginKata Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 I am surprised that Keehin on the bypass could not supply in quantity. Places like HomePro are only good for the odd items. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelepulse Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 Stores don't like to keep much stock so they're not out of pocket. They would rather use your money to get stock, so "ho hab, can order". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post IrishIvan Posted February 12, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted February 12, 2014 If i had one satang for everytime I hear 'No Heb' I would be a very rich man 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 Next time I visit the shops, I'll start to teach the staff to say "You no need" instead of "no have". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterocket Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 why not just call them and ask if they have the stuff? Does that ever work? Plus you would need to have either quite good Thai or a Thai helper/wife Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmitch Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 I haven't been there yet but you should have tried the new Thai Watsadu near Heroine's Monument. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falkan Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 why not just call them and ask if they have the stuff? Does that ever work? Plus you would need to have either quite good Thai or a Thai helper/wife sure it works! expats that been living here for a while and can't speak thai is disgrace, i understand you cant write but speak c'mon son! and speaking about electric appliance in thai is not that hard, many words comes from english! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterocket Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 why not just call them and ask if they have the stuff? Does that ever work? Plus you would need to have either quite good Thai or a Thai helper/wife sure it works! expats that been living here for a while and can't speak thai is disgrace, i understand you cant write but speak c'mon son! and speaking about electric appliance in thai is not that hard, many words comes from english! I personally can speak Thai but most expats can't so that is why I thought your comment probably wouldn't be applicable to the OP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenl Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 I haven't been there yet but you should have tried the new Thai Watsadu near Heroine's Monument. I think the OP has been there 'and as a last resort,called at the new big place,near thalang'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishIvan Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 Why need to speak Thai? Just cruise into a bar and ask one of the bargirls to do it for you when your kicking back with a bourbon why not just call them and ask if they have the stuff? Does that ever work? Plus you would need to have either quite good Thai or a Thai helper/wife sure it works! expats that been living here for a while and can't speak thai is disgrace, i understand you cant write but speak c'mon son! and speaking about electric appliance in thai is not that hard, many words comes from english! I personally can speak Thai but most expats can't so that is why I thought your comment probably wouldn't be applicable to the OP 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOBBYTIN Posted February 12, 2014 Author Share Posted February 12, 2014 I haven't been there yet but you should have tried the new Thai Watsadu near Heroine's Monument. went there,nice lights,no have, last month,4 days after opening, 80m of tiles,nice tiles,i want those tiles say i,no have,only for display Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cylon Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 Wait till you have to get something repaired,Have to send Bangkok,How long will that take ? dont know.Why are you guys dressed liked Panasonic technicians ? dont know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daffy D Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 I have come to accept that shopping in Thailand is not the same as in the real world. Instead of going to the shop with a list of what you want, go with a plan of what you want to do and then modify that plan with what items are actually available. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NamKangMan Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 As long as they say "no hab" instead of "why you want this, you have work permit" - then you are doing ok. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somtamnication Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 Mai mee, no hab, mai loo. Get used to it. You are in Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 I haven't been there yet but you should have tried the new Thai Watsadu near Heroine's Monument. Same, same................ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBlair48 Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 I have called for items, been told they are there, driven an hour, arrived.. " No hab." Whoops I am so sorry i knocked that display down, oh did it again my apologies, madam. Can you imagine if just once you were told. " I"m so sorry, we do not have that item. " or, " we do not have that item but will get it in stock later." I think I would fall down with shock. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torrens54 Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 why not just call them and ask if they have the stuff? 555.... Love your sense of humor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xen Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 Usually when you get a " no hab" it is followed by a up-sell to something a lot more expensive . Maybe they are just being helpful but i do have some doubts about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wooloomooloo Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 In the grand scheme, I wouldn't bat an eyelid. I have a brain [strange, I know] and capable of planning ahead. I search the internet high and low and invariably find what I want with minimal fuss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skint Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 Mai mee and no hab the Thai war cry whenever farangs want stuff Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOBBYTIN Posted February 13, 2014 Author Share Posted February 13, 2014 (edited) In the grand scheme, I wouldn't bat an eyelid. I have a brain [strange, I know] and capable of planning ahead. I search the internet high and low and invariably find what I want with minimal fuss. i to have a brain,but,i do like to see what i order,quality etc.i also like to shop around.but,i do not like it,when they have it on display ,they do not have it in stock,is all i am saying.i am not new here,i do speak Thai,and phoning to ask is just not an option. Edited February 13, 2014 by BOBBYTIN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitchag Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 Try Global stores always have plenty of stock, I use the one in Rayong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nedkellylives Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 The House and Home store on Chaofa Road west 2 sets of traffic lights before Central shopping centre heading north carries a good range of stock of things on display We bought 7 outside matching lights and a mixer tap for the kitchen their which we could not purchase elsewhere They only had display items in other stores with little or no stock which you could order 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenBravo Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 House & Home is mostly low quality stuff. Not all, but most. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nedkellylives Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 House & Home is mostly low quality stuff. Not all, but most. Not true, i do not buy rubbish and am happy with their products and service You get what you pay for, if you only buy the cheapest item thats the purchasers problem Ask the staff what they recommend, that usually works Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenBravo Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 Did you read the second line of my post? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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