Steve Kramer wrote in message news:<3F633320.F4EECC0C@seatraveler.com>...
> 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.
>
Excellent. I can kill two birds with one stone. Exactly the info I was
looking for! As for bargaining, my best Thai language skills come out
when bargaining :). I am so-so in general conversation, but do pretty
well with shopping/bargaining talk (which then leads the seller to
turn the subject when the deal is done, thinking I can actually
*speak* Thai well!).
> 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.
Ok, good to know. I am pretty sure I have seen that place now.
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