Shopping In Bangkok

[Moe]

Bangkok?

Going to Bangkok for vacation with DH-anyone ever been there that can give me some good shopping tips? TIA!

 

[BrothaG]

Originally posted by Moe@Mar 14th, 2004 - 10:22 am
Going to Bangkok for vacation with DH-anyone ever been there that can give me some good shopping tips? TIA!

I've never been there, but Asian people are in LOVE with luxury goods.
Here are a few shops I found:

Gucci:

The Emporium Shopping Complex
622 1st fl. Room no. p12-15
Sukhumvit City Mall Building
Sukhumvit 24 Road
Bangkok 10110

Gayerson Plaza
No. GF01, 999 Ploenchit Rd
Bangkok 10330

Louis Vuitton:

Louis Vuitton Bangkok Emporium
Room G05-07
G/F Emporium Shopping Complex 622 Sukhumvit Road 24
10110 BANGKOK

Louis Vuitton Bangkok Gaysorn
Gaysorn, Unit BF 01-01/1, GF 03
99 Ploenchit Road, Lumpini, Pathumwan
10330 BANGKOK

Louis Vuitton Bangkok Oriental
Author's Wing
Oriental Avenue
10500 BANGKOK

Christian Dior:

EMPORIUM BOUTIQUE
622 G/F Room 08-09 Sukhumvit Road Klong-ton, Klong-toey
10110 Bangkok

GAYSORN BOUTIQUE
999 Unit No. BF05, GF 06, Gaysorn Ploenchit Road, Lumpini
10330 Bangkok

Versace:

Gianni Versace
Peninsula Plaza, 153 Rajdamri Road
Tel: (66) 2-652 1818

Versace
Emporium, Room GP 35-36
Sukhumvit Road
Klongton Subdistrict Klongtoe
Tel: (66) 2-664 8388

Armani:

Emporio Armani Bangkok
Unit GF-10, Gaysorn Plaza
999 Ploenchit Road
Bankok, Thailand 10330

A|X Armani Exchange BangKok
Emporium, 1st Floor
622 Sukhumvit Road, Klongtoey
BangKok, Thailand 10110

A|X Armani Exchange BangKok
Siam Discovery Center - Shop #202-03, 2nd Floor
989 Rama 1 Road, Phatumwan
Bangkok, Thailand 10330

Hope this helps a little . Have fun!

 

[Moe]

Thanks alot-I'm wondering what the prices are like?!

 

[BrothaG]

Originally posted by Moe@Mar 14th, 2004 - 10:40 pm
Thanks alot-I'm wondering what the prices are like?!

I'm not sure, but from what I heard, a lot of Asian people come to Europe because it's a lot cheaper here. Not sure if it's a big difference though .

 

[Gobi]

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Thanks alot-I'm wondering what the prices are like?!

I'm not sure, but from what I heard, a lot of Asian people come to Europe because it's a lot cheaper here. Not sure if it's a big difference though . [/b][/quote]
True indeed! I wouldn't buy European luxury products in Asia. Ok you get 5% tax free in Japan but it's not that much..It's cheaper to buy L.V, Chanel, Hermes etc in Europe or the U.S

 

[cessylicious]

i need help. i'll be visiting bangkok some time in january and i heard that they have lots of good stuff there. anyone been there? any advice?

 

[Hanne]

Hi Cessylicious,

I've been twice. 99 and 03

The thing about Bangkok is..that it's unbearebly HOT..most people can't stand the heat for more than 2 days..so it's smart to economize your time and have a clear picture of where you want to go and what you want to see/buy.

You haven't mentioned what price range you are looking for, because I think Bangkok is best for the incredibly cheap.

Bangkok is a knock-off heaven if you're into that (you just have to know how to bargain..) If you are into the real thing you HAVE to go to the flagship stores..anything outside the flagship stores..I wouldn't trust.

You'll more than likely need transportation around Bangkok..and taxis, tuk-tuks and Rickshaws will take you to your destination for next to nothing..but there is a hatch..you juuust have go and visit an number of stores on the way there..that give your driver petrol-vouchers if you buy some of their overpriced products IT'S A HASSLE! ..and some of the drivers wont even take you unless you agree to visit those places beforehand..just get out...it's a timeswallower and once the novelty of it wears of..it's annoying for both you and the driver!!
If you stay by the river, take the river..or if you are close to the metro (? can't recall the name for it) take that.

Do your shopping in the morning (difficult since most stores doesn't open till 10am ) or later afternoon/evening

Sight seeing is generally best in the very early hours..but if you decide to see the wonders of Bangkok from the river Chao Phraya...do it mid-day...the river will be the only bareble place to be except a/c places like generally boring malls.


Really Cheap stuff

Khao San road marked ...backpackers heaven (see the links below..some of them describe this marked)

The Patpong Nightmarked... if you are into copycat wares.. like LV bags etc..it's NOT for the delicate souls..Patpong is part copy-marked / part flesh marked.. and despite the fact that you might be walking with your boyfriend/husband..you'll both get offered "pin-pon-shows", giggolos, or "massages" via a "menu card" stuck in your face etc.

Glasses - designer frames and perscription glasses (but ofcourse that demands that you are in Bangkok more than 2 days)

Thai silk

Jewelery is supposed to be cheaper..but it's a REALLY tricky business with lots of fraud..

Made to meassure Not to be done if you are only there a short while, and frankly I'm not sure I'd do it even then..because I've never seen a result that looked really great..

Malls carry mid-range brand names..but normally nothing fancy.
You can get Scholl products for next to nothing in the shoe departments (great if your feet tend to cause problems in sandals and the heat)
You can get Nike adidas etc cheaper..but usually its not the same products as you would find in a northern european Nike/Adidas store...generally the Nike/Adidas sold is marked for the asian marked...and taste.. and so it goes for a lot of brand names imo.

Very high spf sunscreens ..like 50 and 60, and whitening products if thats your thing from label like Lancôme, Estee Lauder etc you'll find in aboundance in the Malls. I didn't find the airport incredibly cheap..so you might want to keep a pricelist of what you usually pay for your favorite products at home..so you can compare to local prices.


Expensive Stuff

Bangkok does have it's own LV flagship store and so does a lot of other luxury brands..they are all situated along the same stretch of road ( the name escaping me right now ofcourse )


Links I think are worth checking out:

http://www.into-asia.com/bangkok/shopping/
http://www.bangkok.com/shopping/ << check out the section about shopping tips
http://bangkok.thailandtoday.com/shopping/

I hope I didn't make it sound awful..it's actually quiet fun if you are a bargain huntress

 

[Hanne]

Another thing... if you are into asian beauty products...do take a pricelist for products like Kanebo, Shu Uemura, Shiseido... I have a feeling that those brands might be a lot cheaper in Bangkok than in Europe

 

[cessylicious]

wow! you sure know a lot about bangkok. thanks hanne! but it sure scares the hell outta me to try those knock-off products. i mean especially the skin care products. i mean won't the product irritate ur skin or something?

 

[Hanne]

Originally posted by cessylicious@Dec 9 2004, 12:29 PM
wow! you sure know a lot about bangkok. thanks hanne! but it sure scares the hell outta me to try those knock-off products. i mean especially the skin care products. i mean won't the product irritate ur skin or something?

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Oh I'm sorry I wasn't refering the the skincare products when I was talking about knock-offs...just designer goods in general outside of major malls and flagship stores I think its safe to buy Estee Lauder, Lancôme, Shu Uemura etc in Bangkok..and hopefully somewhat cheaper!

 

[princess]

bangkok has a lot of cheap stuff. try to go to the siam market and patpong.

 

[Hanne]

Cessy, don't hesitate to ask if there is anything I might be able to help you with regarding your trip to Thailand (I'm a bit of a compulsive amateur travel arranger )

Are you going to other places in Thailand ?
I've been to Koh Samui, Chiang Mai, Koh Chang.

There is also another thread on vacationing in Thailand..doesn't have to do with shopping tho'

 

[cessylicious]

Originally posted by Hanne@Dec 9 2004, 11:29 AM
Cessy, don't hesitate to ask if there is anything I might be able to help you with regarding your trip to Thailand (I'm a bit of a compulsive amateur travel arranger )

Are you going to other places in Thailand ?
I've been to Koh Samui, Chiang Mai, Koh Chang.

There is also another thread on vacationing in Thailand..doesn't have to do with shopping tho'

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hey! thanks.. that will be great. well, i wanna go to phuket since i heard that place rocks! but things didn't work out well so im stuck with bangkok.

so you're a traveler urself eh? me too! i just want to go to different places!

 

[Hanne]

Originally posted by cessylicious@Dec 9 2004, 03:45 PM
hey! thanks.. that will be great. well, i wanna go to phuket since i heard that place rocks! but things didn't work out well so im stuck with bangkok.

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Aww.. how long will you stay in Bangkok ?
The thai transportation system is pretty elaborate ..if your circumstances change..I'm sure you could easily get out of Bangkok an on a beach..around the central railway station in Bangkok there are pleanty of certified travel agencies.

Koh Samet (which has nice beaches) isn't far from Bangkok and the thai's own favorite beach town Cha-Am and Hua Hin isn't that far away either (the beaches there aren't the best in Thailand tho..from what I hear)

btw if you are looking for a great travelguide to Thailand I recommend
Eyewitness Travel Guides : Thailand

 

[Grill]

Hi - I am going to be in Bangkok for 10 days later this month. I was just wondering if there is anything new in the way of luxury shopping? Any stores that carry authentic Marc Jacobs Collection, Balenciaga, Lanvin, Chloe, etc...?? I know there's a new Bottega Veneta store that's either scheduled to open or which has opened very recently. Does anyone have any info on that ? - I would be interested to know if it carries BV shoes.

Also skincare, I love Cle de Peau Beaute by shisiedo (sp??) - I was wondering if any of you know where I could purchase it in Bangkok and possibly how the prices compare to Europe/USA.

Also looking for good quality silk kimono dressing gowns and padded beaded slippers for indoor use!! Thanks!!

 

[Frenger]

I couldn't find another thread about shopping in Bangkok, so I hope it's okay that I post a new thread.

Yes, I'm going to spend three weeks in Bangkok and I will live next to three shoppingmalls like MBK. How cheap is it in Bangkok? And will I find brands from Europe and America like Zara, Topshop, H&M...?

Do you recommend some brands or stores that I have to check out?

Thanks!

 

[PursePrincess]

The shopping in Bangkok is Heavenly!!!!!!B)

From High end Designer Items,....to high streets.....
But my most favorite is the fleamarkets,Sunday markets,etc!!!!

Here's my favorite places

Siam Paragon for High end boutiques and accessories/Jewelries(Thai Made Real as well as Custom Jewelries are Fabolous!!!)

Sunday market to find cute and unique furnitures,home accessories,and talented local fashion designer items for a great bargain price

Gryson for more branded boutiques

Chatuchak Weekend market for antiques,gemstones

MBK for their cheap.....cheap fashionable clothes....but the fake bags in there turned me off!!

Jim Thomson for thaisilks!!!!

 

[Snow-White]

Bangkok Shopping

Hi, Does anyone know of good places to shop in Bangkok?
Factory outlets?

I am going there this winter with the sole purpose of doing lots of shopping! I have been there before and I know that you get petite clothes very easily, so its good for people like me

(I did a search and dint find this thread)

 

[Blondes]

Here's an old thread: http://www.thefashionspot.com/forums/f97/shopping-bangkok-11639.html

 

[Blondes]

Here's some more info: http://www.thefashionspot.com/forums/f51/thailand-accommodation-shopping-tips-56268.html