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Bangkok, Krabi, Chiang Mai,where and what to buy

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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 12 April 2016 - 21:24
Years ago, I had two suits and a dress made at Ravis International at the Mercure Hotel, Bangkok. I don't know what their workmanship is like now. I don't know why I brought my trouser suit here with me, that's where the telephone number is. I have looked at trip advisor for their reviews and it's mostly very good but a few disappointing ones. Unfortunately, you have to be in Bangkok to try it on. At least three days. Their telephone number is 2530510 extn 2335. I am in between a Size 12 and 14 and when I was in KL last year, I asked for some dresses and the sizes over there does not fit me. So best to have it tailor made. I gave Ravis an eight out of 10. Have not been to Krabi or Chang Mai but the family loved Phuket. Have a super time.:)
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 11 April 2016 - 14:03
I loved Thailand especially Chiang Mai. If you see something in Chiang Mai buy it. I found prices were alot cheaper in Chiang Mai than Bangkok and Phuket (didn't go to Krabi so not sure there), and the stall owners in Phuket were not willing to match the prices, I guess they know they will sell them to other people. If you haven't been to Thailand before and you like tea, go to the Tea Plantation in Chiang Mai some lovely tea to be bought. Have a great time.
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EW MASTER
Latest post on 11 April 2016 - 12:52
Travelling soon to Thailand, Bangkok, Krabi, Chiang Mai, I know more or less what i want to do for sightseeing but SHOPPING I am tall 1,80 and a but chappy, Size 16 and shoe size 41/42 Is there any place I should go where I would find cloths in my size What else should I not miss to buy in Thailand? TIA Go to MBK shopping centre in Bangkok, about 10 floors of stalls/shops The fake bags are just that, they are terrible, look terrible and are terribly made I have just come back from Thailand and most of the markets etc were selling tat, dressing gown kimonos, fake Haviana flipflops, soaps, fridge magnets, fake flowers etc
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EW EXPLORER
Latest post on 11 April 2016 - 11:31
Thanks HorizonMum2 All Hotels are booked as my friend works for a big Hotelchain we got stuff discount:) We stay in Krabi 5 nights and Bangkok and Chiang Mai 4, that might sound long but we really didnt want to rush as we didnt had vacation for long and my last holidays not going home to see parents was four years back:) Ok so i will look into bags, wallets and laterns and oils...
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 11 April 2016 - 11:24
clothes are always a little dodgy to find in the asian countries as the people there are generally more petite... however at the touristy night markets they always seem to have sizes for stuff since they're targeting the visiting tourists... i've always bought lovely scented oils, incense sticks, unique thai spices, lanterns/lighting, wood artefacts and knock-off bags/scarves/wallets as gifts for relatives... not sure how long you will be staying in each location but another popular tourist thing to do there is to get outfits tailored... the tailors there claim to stitch suits, dresses etc in 24hrs... i haven't tried it myself so can't recommend a particular person happy to recommend a farm stay in Chiang Mai that is run by a dear British uncle of mine... it's the first name that pops up when u google 'chiang mai farm stay'... the owner's name is Warren... if u do decide to stay on the property just tell him u were recommended by Tina from Dubai have a lovely holiday
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EW EXPLORER
Latest post on 11 April 2016 - 10:55
Travelling soon to Thailand, Bangkok, Krabi, Chiang Mai, I know more or less what i want to do for sightseeing but SHOPPING I am tall 1,80 and a but chappy, Size 16 and shoe size 41/42 Is there any place I should go where I would find cloths in my size What else should I not miss to buy in Thailand? TIA
 
 

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