XOR wrote:
>
> Steve Kramer wrote in message news:<3F624E70.59231C31@seatraveler.com>...
> > XOR wrote:
> > >
> > > ANy suggestions for where in Bangkok to buy good (or at least decent)
> > > quality luggage?
> > >
> > > I know of the shops downstairs in NarayaPhand, and have bought some
> > > things there before- relatively good quality. But I am now looking for
> > > something very specific in size, and pretty much only have one day in
> > > BKK to get it. So if they don't have what I need, I'm at a loss for
> > > where else to go. Kind of would prefer cheaper than department store
> > > prices, but am willing to pay abit more for quality if necessary.
> > >
> > > Thanks!
> >
> > Just about 100 meters along the back soi in front of the Baiyoke Suite
> > Hotel (not the Baiyoke Sky Tower. With your back to the hotel door, turn
> > right ) on the right side of the street.
>
> Cool. I think I know exactly where you are talking about - (even
> stayed at Baiyoke Suites once). Is that the same soi where if you
> continue on you will go into the thick of the market, and eventually
> come out onto Th Petchburi? There's a shop I have to go to there for
> football (soccer) jerseys anyway.
That is the place!! Remember to bargain hard but bargain fair. While
they will quote you farang prices, they are in business to make a profit
too.
If you don't like what they have, turn left when you come out on the
main road, go to the corner and turn left again, and there is another
very large shop about 50 meters down on the left. A bit higher in price,
but an even larger selection.
Steve Kramer
Chiang Mai, Thailand
http://www.photoenvisions.com
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