Bangkok

marc26 · #1 14-03-2006, 11:52

i looked for some threads, couldnt find any

anyone know good artist near nana area

went to get boston red sox B on my ankle, wanted 150cdn dollars for a letter!

also, want to do some kanji writing, also 100-150cdn per letter

will wait til i hit BKK

LivinLOS · #2 14-03-2006, 12:49

Not sure of any in BKK..

Entrance to Soi easy left hand side is where you can find Am / Em.. Really good guy, hygenic, uses imported inks that dont fade fast..

Lucky7 · #3 14-03-2006, 14:05

Probably the most internationally reknowned tattoist in BKK is Jimmy Wong. His work has been featured in many tattoo mags. He probably isn't cheap. He has a shop out by Sukhumvit Rd. See address below:

TATTOO BY JIMMY WONG
Since 1971
Jimmy Wong Tattoo Studio Bangkok
International Top Quality Artists
Fortuna Hotel (downstairs) Sukhumvit Soi 5, Sukhumvit Rd.,
Bangkok 10110 Thailand
Mobile: (66) 1-8061908
e-mail: jimmywongtatto@hotmail.com

I never really got a chance to check out BKK. But I've looked around a lot of tattoo places in Patong around Bangla and Beach Rd and they seem more like factories just churning out stuff.

I found a real good artist in Kata. I'm not sure of the name of the street but it's a Soi with all the bars in Kata. There's a tattooist named Num. He has a shop at the end of the soi and he usually does his work at 5pm-11 or 12. He specializes in Japanese traditional and black work. He's a modest soft-spoken guy but he's good people. He did my Japanese Koi tattoo which was actually a coverup of an old faded tattoo. The prices are pretty good I'd say. $800 job in NYC only cost me $400 plus a real good tip. I'd get another from him the next time I make it back there.

His telephone is 07-1671200. Tell him Christian from New York said hi.

IRISH JONNY · #4 14-03-2006, 14:24

Got Some Ink Done In Patong..........very Happy With The Work....
Also Phil [bacardi73[] Got Some Done As Well...the Place Where Lil Said Is Very Good.i Also Know Another Good Shop....can Show You During Your Tour....
Ij

ikkhar · #5 14-03-2006, 18:18

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Originally Posted by Lucky7

Probably the most internationally reknowned tattoist in BKK is Jimmy Wong. His work has been featured in many tattoo mags. He probably isn't cheap. He has a shop out by Sukhumvit Rd. See address below:

TATTOO BY JIMMY WONG
Since 1971
Jimmy Wong Tattoo Studio Bangkok
International Top Quality Artists
Fortuna Hotel (downstairs) Sukhumvit Soi 5, Sukhumvit Rd.,
Bangkok 10110 Thailand
Mobile: (66) 1-8061908
e-mail: jimmywongtatto@hotmail.com

you beat me to it lucky, so you never got the chance to check jimmy then?

Petter · #6 14-03-2006, 18:22

Is that the one on the other side of Gullivers ?

phiphilastick · #7 14-03-2006, 19:34

i always use the guy on kao san in the back of kao sarn centre.. find his work good and he's cheap..

Lucky7 · #8 14-03-2006, 21:21

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Originally Posted by ikkhar

you beat me to it lucky, so you never got the chance to check jimmy then?

Nah thanks for asking though...I was only in BKK for one night. It's OK though...I know I'm coming back.

marc26 · #9 14-03-2006, 21:42

the thing is i want to get it done in BKK while im not gonna be in the sun or swimming for 3-4 days

LivinLOS · #10 14-03-2006, 21:44

Just keep piling vaseline on it to keep the skin hydrated..

marc26 · #11 14-03-2006, 22:43

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Originally Posted by LivinLOS

Just keep piling vaseline on it to keep the skin hydrated..

but i cant go swimming?

IRISH JONNY · #12 14-03-2006, 22:45

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Originally Posted by marc26

but i cant go swimming?

CANT SWIM.....CANNOT USE SAOP WHEN YOU SHOWER.............IJ

marc26 · #13 14-03-2006, 22:48

http://images.google.ca/imgres?imgur...magesr&start=2

im only gettign that B, so im sure anyone can do it

ashley · #14 14-03-2006, 23:56

I also looked into getting a tattoo while is LOS last time. The only thing is that you are supposed to stay out of the ocean, pool, sun and all the other things I enjoy. Best to be done at the end of your trip or at home.
Vancouver prices are a little high. Likely save a bundle if you went across the border to Seatle.
Be careful when getting a Kanji tattoo. One Kanji can have several different meanings and certain Kanji while the english translation will make sense the combination of them in Japanese or Chinese will not.
My wife has laughed many a times at foreigners who have Kanji tattoos that make absolutely no sense. Somewhat like the Asians you see wearing an english T-shirt with crazy logo's and sayings. My favorite was a chick on the subsway in Tokyo wearing a T-shirt that said "My legs are open for you" Obviously had no idea what it meant only that it was cool to have an english t-shirt.
If you want any help chosing the Kanji or want to make sure if it fits send me a private mail. More than willing to help.

Cheers,

Ashley

marc26 · #15 15-03-2006, 00:21

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Originally Posted by ashley

I also looked into getting a tattoo while is LOS last time. The only thing is that you are supposed to stay out of the ocean, pool, sun and all the other things I enjoy. Best to be done at the end of your trip or at home.
Vancouver prices are a little high. Likely save a bundle if you went across the border to Seatle.
Be careful when getting a Kanji tattoo. One Kanji can have several different meanings and certain Kanji while the english translation will make sense the combination of them in Japanese or Chinese will not.
My wife has laughed many a times at foreigners who have Kanji tattoos that make absolutely no sense. Somewhat like the Asians you see wearing an english T-shirt with crazy logo's and sayings. My favorite was a chick on the subsway in Tokyo wearing a T-shirt that said "My legs are open for you" Obviously had no idea what it meant only that it was cool to have an english t-shirt.
If you want any help chosing the Kanji or want to make sure if it fits send me a private mail. More than willing to help.

Cheers,

Ashley

thanks ashley. im aware of that. one of the guys on the desk was a ski instructor in japan for 3 years, speaks fluent japanese, so ive asked him, but ill ask you too, cant hurt

jimholio · #16 15-03-2006, 01:01

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Originally Posted by LivinLOS

Just keep piling vaseline on it to keep the skin hydrated..

Not sure if vaseline is the way to go

Need to be something anti bacterial, atleast for the first 3 days.

Lucky7 · #17 15-03-2006, 01:06

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Originally Posted by jimholio

Not sure if vaseline is the way to go

Need to be something anti bacterial, atleast for the first 3 days.

http://www.tribal-celtic-tattoo.com/care.htm
Bacitracin or NeoSporin the first 2 days then lotion, lotion, lotion for about 2 weeks.

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Originally Posted by marc26

the thing is i want to get it done in BKK while im not gonna be in the sun or swimming for 3-4 days

If you are up to it...you might want to try bamboo tattoing. Especially since you're getting a basic all black design.

It does not pierce the skin as deeply as a machine does so you heal faster and you should be able to swim the next day. From what the tattoist said, salt water does not affect it so much. It takes a lot less time than a machine too. I had a small tribal piece done and I and I was good to go in the ocean the next day.

In contrast, my machine made tattoo just finished healing. I had it exposed to the sun just for a few seconds and it felt like it was on fire.

marc26 · #18 15-03-2006, 01:16

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Originally Posted by Lucky7

http://www.tribal-celtic-tattoo.com/care.htm
Bacitracin or NeoSporin the first 2 days then lotion, lotion, lotion for about 2 weeks.

If you are up to it...you might want to try bamboo tattoing. Especially since you're getting a basic all black design.

It does not pierce the skin as deeply as a machine does so you heal faster and you should be able to swim the next day. From what the tattoist said, salt water does not affect it so much. It takes a lot less time than a machine too. I had a small tribal piece done and I and I was good to go in the ocean the next day.

In contrast, my machine made tattoo just finished healing. I had it exposed to the sun just for a few seconds and it felt like it was on fire.

i was thinking about getting a traditional thai tattoo with that.
maybe the thai tattoo with the window

Lucky7 · #19 15-03-2006, 01:28

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Originally Posted by marc26

i was thinking about getting a traditional thai tattoo with that.
maybe the thai tattoo with the window

Go for it! It's probably the best souvenir you can buy and it saves packing space.

georgelondon · #20 19-03-2006, 20:20

opposite the dynasty hotel bangkok is a bar...if you walk into back there is a place upstairs. dont know much about it but seen a few people having work done..looked ok. the guy has lots of pictures of his work around the bar.