hi , i heard my friend said dat bangkok can buy many branded things like clothes ,sneakers and bags (genuine) in lower price compared to msia and singapore .

is this true ?

No. Branded & imported goods in Thailand are more expensive than Malaysia & Singapore. Only the local 7 immitation brand you can get slightly cheaper or comparable to malaysia

It depends on what BRANDED apparels, shoes and bags you are looking for? And added, consideration for size, variety and range. So far, for ladies who are on the big side - XL and above, don't bother going shopping in Bangkok for apparels and shoes.
FYI, there are many BRANDED apparels manufacturer in Bangkok. If you know factory owners, then maybe you can get the genuine apparels at a quarter of its retail price. Example T. Pink men's long sleeve shirt is about RM50, you go Mid Vally and see for your self how much they are selling there.

For real the High End branded stuff like shoes and bags, better you fly to EU for cheaper price.

really meh? i dun remember taking off my shoes in bkk. maybe its a new ruling. well im leaving bkk on sunday so we shall see what happens. hahah. the most annoying is airports that make you take your belt off as well. walking through the scanner while holding up your pants is not very cool hahahah. plus takes a while to put belt back on. damn annoying.

It is now a standard practice for most International Airports - taking off shoes, removing belts, coins and metal objects from your body.
They will also ask you to remove your laptop and scan separately from its bag. All carry on bags are check for liquids, sharp and dangerous objects. So do plan to get to the airport early.
Anyway Bangkok International airport is very interesting place to shop and eat.
Try the Auntie Anne's ham croissant or try the many free sample of the various local fare.

Sooner new ruling on taking off pants & shirts..That will be interesting

That one no need la, already have body scanner that sees most of the your body!
Naked Scanner

Déjà vu, you watch Arnold Schwarzenegger's Total Recall. Science Fiction comes true!

This post has been edited by DarkNite: Jan 22 2010, 12:21 PM

i tot they have manufacturers factory there hence, the goods are cheaper

Only branded good Mfg in Thailand & locally produce goods are cheap in Thailand...otherwise their import tax on those branded & electronics are worst than malaysia..try check their electrical goods pricing such as air-con, fridge 7 etc...atleast 20-50% more than malaysia..even their GPS too!

i went to Bkk on Oct-08.Hmhm..it's a nice place.can shopping like crazy...

just a quick check. BKK airport train to the city open d?

Yeah open dy or not also very curious?? I saw it's link direct to hualampo station..

curious? pls la... of course there is a reason i asking. cos im going there in feb.

Haiya appologize for the bad England earlier...rephrasing my sentences:

"Yeah I was wondering the same too.. Very curious to know. I know it will be linked to Hualmapo station"

Haha Soli yah for my earlier manglish paiseh...

ic... cos i read the news tat they suppose to test run in dec but then my fren told me not yet open. she just went bkk end of dec last year.

so asking someone here tat just back from bkk whether open d o not. its more convenient to go city by train...

ill try to take a look. im going to suvarnambumi tomorrow for domestic flight. ill look for it if i remember. gotta be at airport at 5am maybe ill forget. but im coming back to bkk same day so ill look again if i remember hahaha. and then next day flight back to kl so again if have a chance i will look for it. LOL. for sure i will forget though

train service to airport is not yet available as of today. taxi is still the best way to get around, quick and cheap.

is there any special attire when entering temples??

well the rules are wear long pants. and for girls cover up all the sexy skin. hahaha but usually they are not strict but to be safe wear long pants.

i went there last month and it still haven't open, heard from the tour guide that it will be start around Feb

and the security is not so tight when i went there, a few days after the Nigerian case, not so serious until take off the shoes