JohnJay Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 The only shaving foam I can find are those little tiny travel cans from Lotus or 7/11 for 83 baht. Every Thai man I ask shaves their face using some type of moisturizer. I don't really want to try it with moisturizer although maybe it would be a lot cheaper. Is it possible to buy full sized cans of shaving foam? I've looked everywhere. The tiny cans don't last. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_smith237 Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 Where are you ? Try: Villa, Tops, Big C, Tesco Lotus, Foodland... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Dwyer Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 Lotus, Big C !Gillette, Barbasol , both in big cans !You must be looking just on the travel size aisle where they have small shaving foam, deodorants and toothpaste etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnJay Posted June 13, 2017 Author Share Posted June 13, 2017 19 minutes ago, Andrew Dwyer said: Lotus, Big C ! Gillette, Barbasol , both in big cans ! You must be looking just on the travel size aisle where they have small shaving foam, deodorants and toothpaste etc. Never seen them before... I'm in buriram. I've looked in the big Lotus stores and couldn't find any either. Back home I pay 40 baht for a full sized can, I don't even know why they even sell those stupid little cans that only last a week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnJay Posted June 13, 2017 Author Share Posted June 13, 2017 A want to grow a beard but the wife won't allow it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thanyaburi Mac Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 I don't much like the foam style so I ask friends traveling to bring me EDGE gel. Am surprised that Lotus Buri Ram doesn't carry Gillette foam. Perhaps make a day run to KOrat? Mac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
animalmagic Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 Don't! Buy tablets of shaving soap and a brush instead and save yourself a fortune. When I used to shave a can of shaving foam would last about a month, whereas a shaving soap, in its own plastic container, from Boots cost the same but lasted over a year. It's far easier to apply the right amount in the right places on a brush. You can take it on a plane and it's not as bad for the environment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjoo888 Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 (edited) Imported shaving gel or foam costs a small fortune. I use Biore Pure Perfect Facial Foam for shaving. Works great, you get a nice thick lather, and "only" costs around 99 Baht. Edited June 14, 2017 by gjoo888 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahab Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 6 hours ago, JohnJay said: Never seen them before... I'm in buriram. I've looked in the big Lotus stores and couldn't find any either. Back home I pay 40 baht for a full sized can, I don't even know why they even sell those stupid little cans that only last a week. The Nivea moisturizing shaving foam found in Tops (Robinsons) in Buriram works well and it was just a little over 100 baht for a decent sized can. The Gillette was over 300 baht a can which is significantly more than it is worth in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VocalNeal Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 59 minutes ago, animalmagic said: Buy tablets of shaving soap and a brush instead and save yourself a fortune. What he said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 Seen the larger cans of foam and gel in Tesco, usually a little surprised by the price of them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A. BOOZER Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 Just use an ordinary bar of washing soap! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaibook Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 1 hour ago, animalmagic said: Don't! Buy tablets of shaving soap and a brush instead and save yourself a fortune. When I used to shave a can of shaving foam would last about a month, whereas a shaving soap, in its own plastic container, from Boots cost the same but lasted over a year. It's far easier to apply the right amount in the right places on a brush. You can take it on a plane and it's not as bad for the environment. Quite so, and if you want a better quality soap you can order it online from George Trumper in Curzon Street. I like their lime flavoured soap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbi1 Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 1 hour ago, animalmagic said: When I used to shave a can of shaving foam would last about a month, whereas a shaving soap, in its own plastic container, from Boots cost the same but lasted over a year. It only lasts you a month? Mine last's me about a whole year! But then again, I only shave my facial hair. If you are shaving all the hair off your entire body, I could understand why it lasts only a month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamie2009 Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 I got the impression Thais don't have much facial hair, I saw my GF relation 'plucking' hairs from her husbands neck/face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfokevin Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 Boots & Watsons carry the larger sized cans... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foozool Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 Tesco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSixpack Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 http://www.lazada.co.th/catalog/?q=shaving foam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
writeshack Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 Big C Buriram, in the cosmetics section, same aisle as the shampoos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superal Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 9 hours ago, Andrew Dwyer said: Lotus, Big C ! Gillette, Barbasol , both in big cans ! You must be looking just on the travel size aisle where they have small shaving foam, deodorants and toothpaste etc. Without any doubts , Barbasol shaving cream is the best I have ever used at half the price of Gillette . I buy my big aerosol can of Barbasol shaving cream from Tesco Lotus along with large deodorant sprays . This will take some believing but in the UK they are faking Gillette products such as razors and creams and normally for sale in the pound shops or small corner shops . Blades blunt quickly and the foam runs off your face after the first few uses . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBOP Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 9 hours ago, richard_smith237 said: Where are you ? Try: Villa, Tops, Big C, Tesco Lotus, Foodland... also Watsons, Boots, and other drug store. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billmichael Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 "...Every Thai man I ask shaves their face using some type of moisturizer. " Oh...!!! Don't stop there. What KIND of moisturizer...??? I would like to know if you can tell me what is popular there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben2talk Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 9 hours ago, JohnJay said: Never seen them before... I'm in buriram. I've looked in the big Lotus stores and couldn't find any either. Back home I pay 40 baht for a full sized can, I don't even know why they even sell those stupid little cans that only last a week. Ok, so Barbisol is on my 'check' list, I always used Gillette gel before. However, since putting a mirror in the shower I tend to just smear some soap and shave right there with no gel. Incidentally, anyone else notice the ridiculous price of those orange Bic triple blades? I mean like less than half the cost of most others (including disposables) and the blades are too cheap - they aren't to be found in Boots/Watsons etc. I only ever saw them in Tesco-Lotus (20 baht per blade I think...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh2121 Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 10 hours ago, JohnJay said: A want to grow a beard but the wife won't allow it Do you have Boots or Watsons? Both have it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pdaz Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 Buy a tube of Maca Root shaving cream in "The Body Shop" men's section. Tube easily lasts a year or more if you use with a shaving brush. Aerosol can foam is a rip off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
animalmagic Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 4 hours ago, bbi1 said: It only lasts you a month? Mine last's me about a whole year! But then again, I only shave my facial hair. If you are shaving all the hair off your entire body, I could understand why it lasts only a month. Tis true, standard can of shaving foam generally lasted one month when only shaving facial hair. If I were shaving all the hair off my body then that would take a year! Anthropologists would probably study me as the term 'missing link' is often used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khunPer Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 BigC; Tesco-Lotus; many pharmacies or Boots; even some 7-eleven – may be depending of area, but where I'm around, no problem – they all have a variety of shaving products, including brand names and (relative) big cans of shaving foam and shaving gel; like Gilette, Nivea, BigC (own brand) and numerous others in a number of variants (menthol, lime, fresh, sport; probably also one that's irresistible); I can normally find fair sized cans all the named places from around 129 baht and up to around 250-300 baht (or more) from imported brand name shaving gel... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnJay Posted June 14, 2017 Author Share Posted June 14, 2017 5 hours ago, jamie2009 said: I got the impression Thais don't have much facial hair, I saw my GF relation 'plucking' hairs from her husbands neck/face. My father in law uses a safety razor with no foam, no water, nothing. Just dry. Guy must have a face like a sheet of sandpaper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pennine Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 Although posted before, I think Gillette is a rip off. Does not eject gel despite feeling half full. Their website has no option for complaints, only to purchase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abrahamzvi Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 14 hours ago, richard_smith237 said: Where are you ? Try: Villa, Tops, Big C, Tesco Lotus, Foodland... Look properly in Big C and Tesco. You'll find shaving foam and or gel of Gillette in ususl as well as small (for travelling) containers. Albeit they are expensive compared to the local foam, which is not really bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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