Buying Clothes

[daveHell 0]

Hi, I am going to Pattaya for the first time at the weekend and im after some advice on buying clothes.

How much should i pay for things like Jeans or Trainers?

Also whats the availability like for larger sizes like english XL size in shirts or 36 waist in Jeans?

Thanks in Advance for any help.

[lemons 0]

Hi mate,

I am a xxxl in Australia. Buying clothes anywhere in SE Asia is problematic. Do not take the sellers promises, or the label size, as gospel - try it on first.

 

BTW, there is a really recent thread re a big guys store here in Pattaya. Have a look at that.

 

lemons

Edited September 28, 2005 by lemons

[marleyboy 140]

cheap as chips! they will have practically every shape and size possible! as a rule of thumb in a market type place id offer about half of what they ask for and pay up to about two thirds of the original price! jeans (copies_) will only cost about 250-350 baht (less if you buy loads and can haggle well!) tee shirts are a couple of quis! shoes much less than blighty! and if you wanna buy genunine jeans they are about half-price or maybe less than in the uk! just go to a few shops/ stalls/ markets first and ask for prices in a few different places so you get a rough idea of the price!

[Soi7 1]

The made in Thailand Shops on 2nd road have larger sizes but as Lemons said Try them on There sizes are not always as they say.

[sinbinjack 251]

HI I got 6xl t shirts this year at 230 baht and shorts about 54 waist for 300baht but I am really only 3/4 xl in the UK so as has been said try before you buy

Edited September 28, 2005 by sinbinjack

[irishman 0]

Try the soi bookouw market on Tuesdays and Fridays also for a good cheap selection! They cater to foreigners!

 

Cheers

[Forever 8]

Well I have to ask, with the prices as low as they are why not just use one the tailors and have them make you what you want ?

 

Every trip I pick a tailor walk in and order about $200.00 (US) worth of clothes and get more than enough to last me for a two week vacation (and then some) and never have to worry about finding something that fits. Hell it's one of the main reasons I come here. To tell the truth I come and drop about 10000 baht and have enough casual/semi-dressy clothes to keep my wardrobe stocked for nearly a year.

[harrydash 0]

Although the markets are cheaper, I prefer to shop at Mikes shopping mall. They have a good selection and the quality is better. I paid 2200 baht for my Nikes.

[cybers1b 8]

Hi, I am going to Pattaya for the first time at the weekend and im after some advice on buying clothes. 

How much should i pay for things like Jeans or Trainers?

Also whats the availability like for larger sizes like english XL size in shirts or 36 waist in Jeans?

Thanks in Advance for any help.

look through the recent posts of OnMyWay - he mentioned a large size shop in the factory outlet...could be what you are looking for..

 

cheers

cyber

 

Edit in: this is the thread: http://www.pattayatalk.com/forums/index.ph...=0entry238211

Edited September 29, 2005 by cybers1b

[Soi7 1]

36 waist in Jeans

 

I would think this size is common most everywhere in Pattaya.

[Eneukman 1]

I've bought a few shirts for wearing in the evening from some of the shops on Jomtien Beach Road. In the UK, I buy medium size but here I go for XL, which are a nice, comfortable, lose fit. At 150 baht each, I don't bother bargaining though if I were buying a dozen, I might try to get a discount for bulk buying.

 

As for trousers, I get them made to measure but here I will do some bartering. I'll need to think about trying to get a couple of pairs made next month.

 

Alan

[Soi7 1]

As for trousers, I get them made to measure but here I will do some bartering. I'll need to think about trying to get a couple of pairs made next month.

 

Alan,

 

When I left the states I brought 1 yes only 1 Pair of long pants as the only time I will ware them is when I go to the Imm to apply for the retirement Visa.

 

There is no place I need to go that I can't ware shorts

 

and come to think of it the long pants are useless to now I am sure as I have dropped 21.5 Kg and may not fit

[Eneukman 1]

Alan,

 

When I left the states I brought 1 yes only 1 Pair of long pants as the only time I will ware them is when I go to the Imm to apply for the retirement Visa.

 

There is no place I need to go that I can't ware shorts

 

and come to think of it the long pants are useless to now I am sure as I have dropped 21.5 Kg and may not fit

I prefer wearing long trousers in the evening along with a Hawaii shirt. I therefore need a spare pair of two.

 

Agree about Immigration though - I have a couple of short sleeved white shirts (and even a tie ,) for my visit to Immigration next month to apply for my retirement visa.

 

Alan

[Soi7 1]

(and even a tie )

 

WoW you hansum man too mut

[galt67 2]

Be careful of '100% cotton' shirts as they will probably shrink by HALF!

 

I recently bought two shirts at a store in Royal, after being ASSURED they won't shrink, but they've gone from a 'Large' to an 'Extra SMALL'!

 

My teeruk's the winner, though--two more for her

[Big Daddy 0]

take it from me, the sizes are NOT the same all over, it is best to go be measured by the tailor thats doing your clothes, I personally use Roger from Souvienur Tailors next door to the white house hotel on 2nd road , tell him Big Daddy sent you.

[gs joe 1,776]

Big D ,

back in Pataya in Nov , and need a suit ,

will give your guy a look .

what kind of price am I looking at ?

thanks

 

Joe

[Big Daddy 0]

from about $110.00 to $135.00 depending on your size and the material, but this will include versace material and better tailored to you. Please remember im a BIG man (hence the name) so if your smaller , your prices will be a lil lower. wish I was gonna be there with you. cheers.!!!!! BIG DADDY

[gs joe 1,776]

Thanks D .

wish you where there as well ,

I could use some fashion tips

 

Joe

Edited October 7, 2005 by gs joe

[Big Daddy 0]

if everything goes right, I will be arriving nov.7th but thats not 100% yet as im buying a business and this might/coulfd interfere with this , as for fashion tips , i know you dont know me but Rodger is "THE MAN" when it comes to suits in my book, he will keep you looking great! at a low price. just tell him I sent you!CHEERS,