Originally Posted by
pansted00
Not completely true.
Wine , for example is much cheaper at KP duty free than in any downtown location.
For example a bottle of Penfolds Chardonnay is around 600 THB at KP. The same bottle in any shop in Bangkok will set you back at least 1000 THB.
I agree that for electronics and other stuff , KP duty free is a waste of time ( and money).
No doubt there are exceptions, my comparison was more related to other airports in Asia. I find it's usually the 'common' items like cigarettes, cigars, parfume etc that were more expensive than KUL / SIN or on par with Western / Euro airports.
Bangkok itself has a 'bargain' reputation, it just doesn't seem to carry over to the duty free at the airport. Compare the prices of spirits / tobacco in the duty free catalogue on Thai Air, I think you will get a better deal buying onboard.