Chalongian Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Can any of you Phuket people tell me of anywhere other than Junceylon and Central Festival that sell Oakley sunglasses? I've lost mine and the 2 big malls don't have the ones I'm after in stock. Im aware I can just order them from Bkk but I would rather just walk in somewhere and get them straight away….Anyone think of anywhere? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illy Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 There are one or two 'glasses' shops in Phuket town that sell them, but I cant recall the street name.I bought some from a shop somewhere near the Bangkok Bank area. Sorry cant be more help, I have lived here 7 years and still don't know any street names in Phuket Town. I have always used Oakleys, and like their style but I find the quality of the lenses to be pretty poor for such an expensive brand, after having two pairs go 'frosty' on the lenses due to the heat here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shot Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 I've seen them at Top Charoen Optical on occasion. Kind of hit or miss with them, but they're everywhere. Maui Jim's are far superior IMHO. If you can find them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surangw Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 some of the fakes are better than the real thing 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crusader79 Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 Dirty Dogs are similar in style, cheaper and better quality. Oakley is now owned by that monopolistic Italian group Luxottica, which controls more than 80% of the world's major eyewear brands. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xircal Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 (edited) Sunglasses are subject to 60% Import Duty plus the usual 7% VAT so you're only likely to find them in Jungceylon or some other upmarket location. (Can't see the attachment except if I go to the Edit option) ? Edited December 18, 2014 by Xircal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chalongian Posted December 19, 2014 Author Share Posted December 19, 2014 Thanks for the info everyone but my mate was in bkk today and he picked up the ones I was looking for. 7500 baht which is the same price you'd pay overseas anyway. I know this because it's the 4th pair of the same glasses I've bought, previously in the uk, Dubai and Australia....I need to stop loosing sunnys! Thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpyoldman Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 some of the fakes are better than the real thing Don't want to go that route, fake lenses will torch your retinas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merijn Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 One of the small side shops in Central sells Oakley sunglasses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hansgruber Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 They still make Oakley? What a surprise. I've never seen anyone but an aussie wearing those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eezergood Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 I don't mind them for the beach & riding etc..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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