Oh yes one of the first things you will notice wandering down Sukhumvit is all the tailor shops lined up and down the street. Some tourists really enjoy getting a tailored suit at a fraction of the cost it would be in the west. There are some benefits and downfalls of purchasing a tailored suit in Bangkok. Custom fitted suits run around $75-$400 depending on the choice of materials. Here is a suggestion when picking up your new suit make sure it is the same material that you decided on during the purchase. Also, when paying for the suit it is not required to pay for the suit in its entirety up front. Wait till you are satisfied with the purchase. There usually is a deposit that is required usually 25% of the total purchase price.
Make sure you have enough time for the tailor to make adjustments to the suit. The purchase is usually not perfect after the first fitting it takes a couple of alterations to make it perfect this can take up to a week depending on how busy the tailor is. Allow time for this during your trip. The tailor that I use is on Soi 4 the name is Raja's he comes highly recommended and usually has a reasonable price. There are some really good tailors here in Bangkok and all the tailors will keep your measurements on file and ship to your home country. I hope this helps when looking for a tailor!
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| A view from outside Raja's on Sukhumvit Soi 4. |
