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At-a-Glance Guide to FlyerTalkers' Favorite Bangkok Tailor Shops
Introduction
Appointments are strongly recommended for all tailor shops. Reputable shops are busy, and may find it difficult if not impossible to accommodate walk-ins, especially if they are first-time customers.
Detailed information about prices, quality, turnaround, etc., can be found within the thread or on the tailors' websites. Please feel free to post questions in the thread if you'd like specific feedback from other FlyerTalkers.
Shops Most Frequently Discussed in the Thread
Key: ♀ women's tailoring services available
Key: ♢ authentic luxury-brand fabrics, specialized workmanship, and/or more expensive overall, turnaround may be longer
Key: ☺ offers Thai or Asian styles as well as traditional western styles
Raja's Fashions
Tel +66 2 253 8379 or +66 2 253 8389 (Raja and Bobby, proprietors - father and son)
Area: Sukhumvit/Nana
Tailor on Ten ♢
Tel +66 84 877 1543 (Alex or Ben, proprietors)
Area: Sukhumvit/Asoke
Tramp (no website) ♀ ♢♢
Tel +66 2 630-6649 or +66 89 816-6143 (Mr Kyi, proprietor - pronounced Kee)
Area: River/Bangrak
Rajawongse Clothier
Tel +66 xxx (Jesse or Victor, proprietors - father and son)
Area: Sukhumvit/Nana
Universal Tailors ♀ ♢
Tel +66 816112313 (Mr RONNIE, proprietor)
Area: Silom Soi 18
Pinky Tailor ♀ ♢
Tel +66 xxx (Mr Pinky, proprietor)
Area: Ploenchit/Wireless
July Tailor ♢♢ ☺
Tel +66 xxx (Khun Sompop, proprietor)
Area: Silom/Saladaeng
Hermann Suits
Tel +66 xxx (xxx, proprietor)
Area: Sukhumvit/Asoke
Narin Couture ♀ ♢
Tel +66 xxx (Khun Narin, proprietor)
Area: Sukhumvit/Nana
Cotton House (no website) ♀♀ ♢ ☺
Tel +66 xxx (xxx, proprietor) - specifically for women's clothing
Area: River/Bangkrak
New International Boutique House (aka Nick's) ♀
Tel +66 xxx (xxx, proprietor)
Area: Sukhumvit/Nana
Tanika Tailor ♀ ♢ ☺
Tel +66 (0) 2 229 4416
Area: Sukhumvit & Silom
Other Shops Mentioned in this Thread
Last edit (DD): Removed ♀ from ToT - confirmed with shop.
FlyerTalkers with at least 90 days of membership and a minimum of 90 posts are encouraged to update or add missing info to this wiki.
At-a-Glance Guide to FlyerTalkers' Favorite Bangkok Tailor Shops
Introduction
Appointments are strongly recommended for all tailor shops. Reputable shops are busy, and may find it difficult if not impossible to accommodate walk-ins, especially if they are first-time customers.
Detailed information about prices, quality, turnaround, etc., can be found within the thread or on the tailors' websites. Please feel free to post questions in the thread if you'd like specific feedback from other FlyerTalkers.
Shops Most Frequently Discussed in the Thread
Key: ♀ women's tailoring services available
Key: ♢ authentic luxury-brand fabrics, specialized workmanship, and/or more expensive overall, turnaround may be longer
Key: ☺ offers Thai or Asian styles as well as traditional western styles
Raja's Fashions
Tel +66 2 253 8379 or +66 2 253 8389 (Raja and Bobby, proprietors - father and son)
Area: Sukhumvit/Nana
Tailor on Ten ♢
Tel +66 84 877 1543 (Alex or Ben, proprietors)
Area: Sukhumvit/Asoke
Tramp (no website) ♀ ♢♢
Tel +66 2 630-6649 or +66 89 816-6143 (Mr Kyi, proprietor - pronounced Kee)
Area: River/Bangrak
Rajawongse Clothier
Tel +66 xxx (Jesse or Victor, proprietors - father and son)
Area: Sukhumvit/Nana
Universal Tailors ♀ ♢
Tel +66 816112313 (Mr RONNIE, proprietor)
Area: Silom Soi 18
Pinky Tailor ♀ ♢
Tel +66 xxx (Mr Pinky, proprietor)
Area: Ploenchit/Wireless
July Tailor ♢♢ ☺
Tel +66 xxx (Khun Sompop, proprietor)
Area: Silom/Saladaeng
Hermann Suits
Tel +66 xxx (xxx, proprietor)
Area: Sukhumvit/Asoke
Narin Couture ♀ ♢
Tel +66 xxx (Khun Narin, proprietor)
Area: Sukhumvit/Nana
Cotton House (no website) ♀♀ ♢ ☺
Tel +66 xxx (xxx, proprietor) - specifically for women's clothing
Area: River/Bangkrak
New International Boutique House (aka Nick's) ♀
Tel +66 xxx (xxx, proprietor)
Area: Sukhumvit/Nana
Tanika Tailor ♀ ♢ ☺
Tel +66 (0) 2 229 4416
Area: Sukhumvit & Silom
Other Shops Mentioned in this Thread
- Milan or Inter-Milan
- Mr Song or A. Song Tailor
- Tanika
- Art's
- Crown
- Lucky Man Fashions
- Max's
- Moon River
- Nickerman's
- Alex Fashions
- Euro Boutique
- James Fashions
- Majestic Tailors
- Versace's
- World Group
- Embassy Tailor
Last edit (DD): Removed ♀ from ToT - confirmed with shop.
FlyerTalkers with at least 90 days of membership and a minimum of 90 posts are encouraged to update or add missing info to this wiki.
Bangkok Tailors
Sep 19, 2014, 8:43 am
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Yes, I've had upgrades comped a few times, a few comp ties, and a couple of comped shirts. I don't recall anything comped in my first visit, but that was a fairly small order (3x shirts, none top-end) as a first-time customer.
Sep 28, 2014, 7:48 pm
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Sep 28, 2014, 10:01 pm
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Sep 29, 2014, 3:21 am
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Remember though that the ATM in Thailand charge a 150 THB charge per withdrawal for foreign cards and typically have a limit of around 10000 THB per withdrawal. The 150THB charge is in addition to any charges set by your home bank- even if you have a zero fee foreign card you will pay the 150 THB charge per withdrawal.
So if the OP needs 4000 USD in cash- they will need to withdraw >120 000 THB- which is 13 withdrawals- and thus will pay 1950 THB minimum in fees which is 65 USD in addition to any foreign fees they may be asked to pay. I find the best deal is to just bring some cash from USA or Europe and then exchange it at a bank directly in one shot. Also larger hotel charges etc should all be paid with credit card or bank wire transfer to avoid getting hit with additional charges.
Usually cash wise in Thailand I don't need more than 2000 THB per day- everything else can be paid with credit card or wire transfer.
So if the OP needs 4000 USD in cash- they will need to withdraw >120 000 THB- which is 13 withdrawals- and thus will pay 1950 THB minimum in fees which is 65 USD in addition to any foreign fees they may be asked to pay. I find the best deal is to just bring some cash from USA or Europe and then exchange it at a bank directly in one shot. Also larger hotel charges etc should all be paid with credit card or bank wire transfer to avoid getting hit with additional charges.
Usually cash wise in Thailand I don't need more than 2000 THB per day- everything else can be paid with credit card or wire transfer.
Sep 29, 2014, 6:33 am
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Remember though that the ATM in Thailand charge a 150 THB charge per withdrawal for foreign cards and typically have a limit of around 10000 THB per withdrawal. The 150THB charge is in addition to any charges set by your home bank- even if you have a zero fee foreign card you will pay the 150 THB charge per withdrawal.
So if the OP needs 4000 USD in cash- they will need to withdraw >120 000 THB- which is 13 withdrawals- and thus will pay 1950 THB minimum in fees which is 65 USD in addition to any foreign fees they may be asked to pay. I find the best deal is to just bring some cash from USA or Europe and then exchange it at a bank directly in one shot. Also larger hotel charges etc should all be paid with credit card or bank wire transfer to avoid getting hit with additional charges.
Usually cash wise in Thailand I don't need more than 2000 THB per day- everything else can be paid with credit card or wire transfer.
So if the OP needs 4000 USD in cash- they will need to withdraw >120 000 THB- which is 13 withdrawals- and thus will pay 1950 THB minimum in fees which is 65 USD in addition to any foreign fees they may be asked to pay. I find the best deal is to just bring some cash from USA or Europe and then exchange it at a bank directly in one shot. Also larger hotel charges etc should all be paid with credit card or bank wire transfer to avoid getting hit with additional charges.
Usually cash wise in Thailand I don't need more than 2000 THB per day- everything else can be paid with credit card or wire transfer.
I'll plan on bringing cash. Ill update the thread with my experience
I read that BKK booths actually have a good exchange rate, can anyone confirm? Or is there a better place to exchange USD for Baht (and get them to break it down in denominations).
Sep 29, 2014, 6:36 am
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In BKK I tend to go to one of the banks- they can certainly break it down for you and provide you with a good exchange rate. If only some money- not too much- the booths of the exchange companies in MBK typically have good rates as well.
Oct 6, 2014, 2:31 am
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I have used GMC tailors a few times now, including 2 suits. I am happy with the quality of their tailoring.
See my blog post.
http://guitar123foodandtravel.blogsp...-thailand.html
See my blog post.
http://guitar123foodandtravel.blogsp...-thailand.html
Oct 8, 2014, 2:50 am
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Several posts not specifically about tailors have been moved into the following new thread:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/thail...thai-silk.html
Thanks!
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http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/thail...thai-silk.html
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Oct 13, 2014, 9:13 am
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I don't know actually- what I do know though is be very careful with how the jacket is glued or stitched- a glued linen jacket will not have any more breathability than any other fabric (including synthetic!)- so the purpose of choosing Linen will be undermined.
Oct 14, 2014, 7:51 am
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I can't be sure about linen, but I've been struck by the very wide assortment of high-end fabric stocked by Pinky, who's mentioned elsewhere in this thread. Actually better than Rajawongsee, my son's go-to guys for suits. Worth investigating.
Oct 14, 2014, 1:23 pm
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I haven't bought one of their linen suits, though, so I can't speak to the specifics.