Thailand Expats

Tommychrk · #1 21-03-2007, 16:36

Hello,

Since I will be in patong in 10 days time I figured I would buy some summer clothes like slacks/jeans, piquet shirts, shorts, short sleaved shirts etc, a new summer wardrobe of decent/good quality.

So my question is: where do you shop your clothes around Patong?? I will not go to Phuket city so advice would be appreciated for Patong.

See you soon

Regards Tommy

easyrider_au · #2 21-03-2007, 16:43

To save your legs from running around all over the place, I would recommend the OTOP Complex. (Rat-U-Thit Rd)

Scores of shops down there, not all that far apart.

Robaht · #3 21-03-2007, 17:48

If you go to Ocean Plaza on Bangla road, which has some good selections and bargain racks too, take the time to go to the information desk and get a discount card. I think it gives you 5 or 10% off, but this adds up if you buy a lot of stuff.

Dupree00 · #4 21-03-2007, 22:44

I usually get some tailored shirts made. There's a good tailor on Bangla at Beach next to the Silver Jewelry kiosk. Pick your fabric and a perfect fit. Good Value.

Dodger · #5 22-03-2007, 00:44

Central Shopping Mall, Ocean Plaza - Beach Road or Bangla, Junceylon and real hard to accept option, made to measure at one of the many pleasant non pushy tailors.

dawsey · #6 22-03-2007, 01:30

One other place not mentioned is the open air market on the corner of Sai Namyen and Rat u Thit Rd. Always found some cheapo stuff there compared to Beach Rd prices

IRISH JONNY · #7 22-03-2007, 03:43

Take A Trip To The Big C...........

dirtys · #8 23-03-2007, 01:00

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Take A Trip To The Big C...........

Is the big C on beach road? lol im a dumb ass i know!

whuakito · #9 23-03-2007, 01:03

you don't take a trip to go to the beach road, do you? 5555

IRISH JONNY · #10 23-03-2007, 03:26

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Originally Posted by dirtys

Is the big C on beach road? lol im a dumb ass i know!

NAH MATE............ITS NEXT TO CENTRAL.AROUND 15 MINUTES FROM PATONG .........ITS CLOSE TO PHUKET TOWN.............IJ

aussie45 · #11 23-03-2007, 09:45

Get the bus from Patong to Big C. 20 baht and you can stay aqway from the tuk tuk rip off. I bought soem really nice shirts at Big C for about 1200 baht each. (expensive for Phuket but really cheap compared to OZ) Had an unpleasant experience with a Tailor just recently with poor fit and insulting (Hey I already know I am big) Stuffed me around for 5 days before I finally just grabbed one off the rack and took it with me when I left.

Cant remember their name but I know the shiop on Bangla left hand side as you walk to beach a few tailors back from Beach Rod. Am I allowed to post name of Tailor with poor quality, lousy service and stuff you around? if so I will post after my easter trip.`

Denver · #12 23-03-2007, 13:51

I mainly borrow all my t-shirts from Simon..............He needs to put on a few pounds!!!!

Crustasian · #13 23-03-2007, 15:53

Hey Denver - we all know you rely on mistakes from your laundry to aquire new threads.

Denver · #14 23-03-2007, 16:52

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Hey Denver - we all know you rely on mistakes from your laundry to aquire new threads.

5555555555 I know and that blokes gone now...........I aquired a 'My Little Pony' duvet cover and pillow case set this week and it looks great!

I'll take it back next week..................Honest!

visa2003 · #15 23-03-2007, 18:53

Used ROSSO bottles for an aquarium, stealing T shirts from laundries and "borrowing" bed wear from same!!!!
I didn't know that the cost of living in Phuket was quite so HIGH!!!!

marc26 · #16 24-03-2007, 02:42

im a big fan of Ocean

also, i love Lacoste and i found some great Lacoste shirts in both the Lacoste store and Ocean that you cant find in the States

IRISH JONNY · #17 24-03-2007, 03:35

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Originally Posted by marc26

im a big fan of Ocean

also, i love Lacoste and i found some great Lacoste shirts in both the Lacoste store and Ocean that you cant find in the States

and very cheap as well.i got 2 great shirts in there for 4k baht.in ireland you would pay 12 k for the 2 of them !!!!!!!!

Tommychrk · #18 24-03-2007, 15:22

Thanks for all valuable tips, I assume I will now look as dandy as Oscar Wilde when I hit Bangla and the other sois

faultytowers · #19 24-03-2007, 16:00

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Originally Posted by Tommychrk

I assume I will now look as dandy as Oscar Wilde

.......or even Sirgezza !!!!!!

Tommychrk · #20 24-03-2007, 16:24

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Originally Posted by faultytowers

.......or even Sirgezza !!!!!!

I am in the dark over that one