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Hi folks. I'm new to this forum but have been reading, and spreading the word about travelfish since my first Seasia trip in 2007.
I'll be in BKK sometime this month and was wondering if anyone had good experiences with suit / shirt-makers? I've read countless reviews about the high end, westerner owned shops but I'm looking for something a little cheaper, a little more local.
On my last trip I used Sarto Di Moda on Sukhumvit. They did a really nice job and charged me about 1200 Baht per shirt.
Can anyone recommend any decent other tailors in or below that price range?
Thanks!
#1 Posted: 15/8/2012 - 13:43
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I'm not quite sure about this maybe you can go to Pratunam Market.
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Not sure if they have bespoke stores in there but good shout! I forgot about that place.
Thanks,
Martyn
#3 Posted: 16/8/2012 - 11:14
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Hello Ike,
You might want to start a new thread with your question as it has nothing to do with Bangkok shirt tailoring advice. As for finding somewhere to live in Chiang Mai, try http://classifieds.thaivisa.com/real-estate and http://www.chiangmai.thaiapartments.net
Also try on this forum http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree/forum.jspa?forumID=51
I've lived here for 9 years and love it. Usually the best way to find long-term accommodation is just get here, check into a guesthouse and then go exploring the neighborhoods. Most of the available residences aren't advertised online. Good luck.
#4 Posted: 17/8/2012 - 07:59
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Back on track... if anyone can recommend a tailor of suits and shirts that'd be ace.
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Carelesswhisker,
There is this long thread in LP about tailoring in BKK.
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree/thread.jspa?threadID=1207953
#6 Posted: 19/8/2012 - 09:46
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Hi Carelesswhi-sker,
I would like to recommend the good custom tailors but I'm not quite sure them price range so that you can try them :
Crown tailor
Tailor on ten
Narry tailor
Toms Fashion tailor
Ravi Sehgal tailor
#7 Posted: 2/1/2013 - 23:47
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I have been very impressed with the quality of the suits and shirts I have had made at Toms Fashion tailor during my holidays in December last year.The service is first class with in affordable budget.
#8 Posted: 8/2/2013 - 03:44
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I have been going to Excelsior in Bangkok for years and have been fully happy with them. Most of the suits and shirts bought from them over 10 years are all still in great shape.
They are located opposite the Le Meredien Hotel and have large selection for shirtings .
I also notice that they ship large boxes and packages of tailored shirts and suits daily around the world.
#9 Posted: 8/2/2013 - 09:45
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Hello,
I think 1,200 baht is a little expensive but then I haven't used a tailor in Bangkok.
I have used one in Pattaya and it was very good. You get a suit tailor made from the best silk materials for about 3,500 baht. I think the shirts are a little less of a bargain, but I think I only paid about 500 baht if memory serves.
If you do go for a suit, give them a couple of days to make it (there should be a second fitting where they take additional measurements). The first one I bought was on my last day in Thailand, so there was no time for a second fitting. At the time I thought it was OK, but the second suit I bought on a subsequent trip was way better.
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$40 per shirt is expensive. You can buy business shirts off the rack for $30 in the west.
#11 Posted: 21/3/2013 - 21:17