mrjon Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 What model Garmin Gps is avaible that is simple to use and has a fairly good map base? I use a cheap Nuvi 50 that I use in my car and on my bike that works for me here in the states. I was hoping to buy another here and download Thailand base map, but I see that it has been discontinues by Garmin. Amd so it is back to plan B and buy something in Thailand. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieH Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 MOVED to Motoring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surat04 Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Nuvi 55 with lifetime map updates. https://store.gpssociety.com/en/gps-garmin-nüvi-55-thai 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shurup Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Couldn't you upload the Thai maps to the 50? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinpeter Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 I use Sygic GPS nowadays seems work fine on any Samsung phone here in Thailand adequate enough. Also offers updates free and about under 1,000 baht (one off fee) for Thailand map (you can get worldwide nowadays). You can easy buy here mobile window/dash fixing units to mount it near you in car, etc. But you need good power supply (charging) whilst you use (seems to zap phone battery down quickly otherwise) but if you leave on charging in use is ok. cheers (any help). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moose7117 Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 there is a shop in Chiang Mai that sells gas's and Garmin have an office in Bangkok. i recently upgraded the map on my Garmin Nuvi 3597, that i brought from Australia , at the head office in sathon, it was the best thing i ever did, i simply walked in , they checked to see if my machine was comparable, as that model is not available in Thailand, they simply changed the memory chip and all off a sudden my GPS was 100 per cent more accurate. the S.E Asia map is hopeless , as it does not use freeways or tollways. google Garmin in Bangkok and it will give the address of their office , and they sell all their products in the shop , so you can get a local GPS system from them , just make sure you buy a system that comes with the free lifetime map upgrade. rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GavinK Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 I use Sygic GPS nowadays seems work fine on any Samsung phone here in Thailand adequate enough. Also offers updates free and about under 1,000 baht (one off fee) for Thailand map (you can get worldwide nowadays). +1 for Sygic app on iPhone/iPad. Far better than what came fitted in the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrjon Posted April 18, 2015 Author Share Posted April 18, 2015 Moose, are you talking about ESRI 100/38-39 Sathorn Nakorn Bldg 22nd Floor North Sathorn Rd Bangkok, Bangkok 10500 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moose7117 Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 yep ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaustev Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 Moose, are you talking about ESRI 100/38-39 Sathorn Nakorn Bldg 22nd Floor North Sathorn Rd Bangkok, Bangkok 10500 I left my Nuvi 2505 with them there, came back and picked it up an hour or so later with the latest maps. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrjon Posted April 30, 2015 Author Share Posted April 30, 2015 Moose, Thanks for confirming the address of Garmin Bangkok I can get a Garmin nüvi 55 at Amazon here in the states for $105 and I see that Lazada thailand is selling it at $154. I'm going to buy one in the states and go to Garmin Bkk and ask them to download Thailand maps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rotweiler Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 (edited) No problem - for about 1500 Baht for all units NOT purchased from an authorized dealer in Thailand. Moose, Thanks for confirming the address of Garmin Bangkok I can get a Garmin nüvi 55 at Amazon here in the states for $105 and I see that Lazada thailand is selling it at $154. I'm going to buy one in the states and go to Garmin Bkk and ask them to download Thailand maps Edited May 1, 2015 by Rotweiler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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