farang1979 Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Ok I know these are sold everywhere in BKK but I'm specifically after some smart shirts but also don't want to pay through the nose for each one. Apart from markets is there anywhere anyone can recommend for good value shirts? And as a newbie to Bkk if you could let me know how to get there too! Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexRRR Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 Whats paying through the nose farang1979? Assuming 1500 to 2000 is not to expensive for a smart debonair guy like you then all the major shopping centers along the BTS line can accommodate you, mind you, you could add 40% extra if back home for the same item, on the other hand if your a bit of a cheap charlie but above the market knock ups there is a jap store in Centre World that has a fair range of budget apparel which should fit the bill, to get there you need to find your way from Siam Paragon just a 15 min walk heading towards On nut just follow the BTS line unfortunately there is no BTS station for this there most prestigious Shopping mall but you will save 22B to put towards those smart shirts you so desire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieH Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 Take a wander around Bobae Tower, wholesale market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozmeldo Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 I've always brought clothes from US. Better quality, value, style, fabrics, fit. I can't think of one good reason to buy here outside of sheer convenience. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adammike Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 On 4/7/2014 at 6:59 AM, AlexRRR said: Whats paying through the nose farang1979? Assuming 1500 to 2000 is not to expensive for a smart debonair guy like you then all the major shopping centers along the BTS line can accommodate you, mind you, you could add 40% extra if back home for the same item, on the other hand if your a bit of a cheap charlie but above the market knock ups there is a jap store in Centre World that has a fair range of budget apparel which should fit the bill, to get there you need to find your way from Siam Paragon just a 15 min walk heading towards On nut just follow the BTS line unfortunately there is no BTS station for this there most prestigious Shopping mall but you will save 22B to put towards those smart shirts you so desire. There are two Japanese stores in Central world, Muji but they don't really do western Xl and Uniqlo they have some XL.like you say look around the men's wear floor on any of the shopping centres,you can walk between central world and Siam paragon on the elevated walkways,the Emporium and Gayson are up market.you don't even have to go on the street the SkyTrain will get you to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheungWan Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 Either you want a smart shirt or a cheap shirt. Can't have both. For a smart shirt you can find Thomas Pink in Gaysorn Plaza. If you can't afford smart, then the compromise is Marks and Spencer which is still not cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Damrongsak Posted February 16, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted February 16, 2019 You can get a whole outfit up in Isaan for very little money. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballpoint Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 (edited) A smart shirt? One with internet access and its own facebook account? 6 hours ago, adammike said: There are two Japanese stores in Central world, Muji but they don't really do western Xl and Uniqlo they have some XL There's also Isetan, which is Japanese and has a large men's wear department. Edited February 17, 2019 by ballpoint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballpoint Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 5 hours ago, Damrongsak said: You can get a whole outfit up in Isaan for very little money. Yes, but you can't just leave your eggs unprotected like that in Bangkok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neeray Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 6 hours ago, ozmeldo said: I've always brought clothes from US. Better quality, value, style, fabrics, fit. I can't think of one good reason to buy here outside of sheer convenience. This is what makes the world go 'round. Opposite to you, I leave most of my threads in Canada and buy new in Thailand. When I return to Canada, people ask, "where did you get that shirt?" (shorts, hat, whatever). It's fun to own the only one in the country. And I'm always happy to grease the palm of a Thai seller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyezhov Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 My wardrobe here in Thailand consists of: Columbia Convertible Fishing Pants sourced in the USA Columbia Long Sleeved Fishing Shirts sourced in the USA The foregoing are better made, real, and cheaper in the US. Everything else I buy here. That means about a dozen T-shirts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozmeldo Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 I don't wear T shirts. Combined with shorts which I insist on wearing, just too casual especially in BKK. I'd try Uniqlo. Cheap, semi sporty. Like that. Maybe HM, it's British i no nothing of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozmeldo Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 8 hours ago, adammike said: There are two Japanese stores in Central world, Muji but they don't really do western Xl and Uniqlo they have some XL.like you say look around the men's wear floor on any of the shopping centres,you can walk between central world and Siam paragon on the elevated walkways,the Emporium and Gayson are up market.you don't even have to go on the street the SkyTrain will get you to them. Trouble with this stuff is that its always old stock asking top retail price. Within weeks of it being on the rack it would be 25% off in US. End of season 40-75% off depending on store. Here it's 120% forever. It's already stupidly overpriced. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAG Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 9 hours ago, ozmeldo said: I've always brought clothes from US. Better quality, value, style, fabrics, fit. I can't think of one good reason to buy here outside of sheer convenience. Well maybe, for the "Original Poster", being in Bangkok, and (taking a Scientific Wild Arsed Guess - SWAG - from looking at his avatar), being unlikely to travel to the US regularly are good reasons? ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moontang Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 Anything cotton is better off purchased in the US...as is any tall size, or any shoes....probably better to buy in the US, than computer stuff...seems that gap is closing..especially on sleek tablets and smartphones... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackcab Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 An off topic post has been removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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