{"id":8872,"date":"2015-05-25T09:48:38","date_gmt":"2015-05-25T13:48:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/first2board.com\/verygoodpoints\/?p=8872"},"modified":"2015-08-18T21:04:22","modified_gmt":"2015-08-19T01:04:22","slug":"thailand-shop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/first2board.com\/verygoodpoints\/2015\/05\/25\/thailand-shop\/","title":{"rendered":"What To Buy In Thailand"},"content":{"rendered":"

It’s no secret, I’ve spent a lot of time in Thailand and I’m headed back next month for the first time in a year! \u00a0There’s only so many times you can go to the Grand Palace or Wat Pho. So, what do I do to pass time? Shop. \u00a0There’s a lot of amazing shopping in Thailand. \u00a0There’s the knockoffs (which, by the way, are primarily illegal), the markets, the\u00a0knickknacks, etc… I’d like to share some ideas of what to buy in Thailand.<\/p>\n

\"pillow1.jpg\"Thailand is one of the leading producers of silk. They’re famous for it. One of the best silk houses in the world is the Jim Thompson Silk Company. \u00a0(P.S. – you should take a tour of his house\u00a0in Bangkok, it’s a hidden gem!) \u00a0 There are dozens of Jim Thompson stores across the country and even at the airports so you’ll be able to find one easily. This store is not one where you can negotiate, at all. But you’re getting the highest quality silk here. \u00a0A medium sized pillow will run you between $30-40 and larger pillows are $50+. \u00a0On par with what you’d pay for pillows in the US. There are varying sizes and it’s a purchase you won’t regret. \u00a0They come in a million styles. \u00a0They make great gifts for that special family member or a couple getting married.<\/p>\n

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Jewelry is a great thing to buy in Thailand, but only if you know where you’re going! \u00a0Buyer beware, there are many scams in Thailand involving Jewelry. \u00a0Here’s how it goes – the really good jewelers don’t pay taxi drivers and therefore, it’s very likely you won’t be able to get a cab (or Tuk Tuk) to take you to the best places on the first or even second or third try. A cab may take you to one or two places who will pay him while pretending he is lost or didn’t understand what you asked. \u00a0The secret is that the best places will pick you up and drop you off for free! My family, friends and I have been shopping at the same Jeweler for about 20\u00a0years after my parents first trip to Bangkok. \u00a0My friends and I have bought tons of things and they always appraise for equal or greater what I’ve paid. \u00a0I frequently send people and most recently I sent Frugal Travel Guy <\/a>contributor, Howie. \u00a0Here’s what he had to say<\/p>\n

My wife wears the ring she\u00a0got on a daily basis … and it appraised for 2.5x what we paid … so\u00a0definitely no complaints there at all. \u00a0They weren’t high pressure at all, but they were diligent about finding out\u00a0what you liked and then bringing out 1000 options for you to narrow down\u00a0from.\u00a0The woman we worked with also had no issue with bundling; pretty much I\u00a0think we paid 40-50% of what the list price was on everything we got.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Here are some examples of things my firends and I have picked up over the years. \u00a0SJ has in-house designers and items are all one-of-a-kind.<\/p>\n

If you go, you’ll need to know… S J International<\/a> is located at 125\/8 Sawankhalog Road, Dusit Bangkok, Thailand 10300. You can call them (or have your hotel call them) for free transportation – +662-243-2446, +662-243-2447, or\u00a0+662-241-1875<\/p>\n

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Diamond Ring – my favorite!<\/p><\/div>\n

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Diamond Pendant<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Sapphire

Sapphire and Diamond Ring<\/p><\/div>\n

Pashmina is\u00a0fine, cashmere, wool. Thailand produces a ton of beautiful Pashmina shawls. You can buy very cheap versions at the markets or you can spend a bit more and get really good quality Pashmina. \u00a0For about $7 you can pick up a Pashmina at the night market or MBK mall (you can negotiate as well. If you buy 5 or more you can get much better deals. I pay around $5 each for 5 or more. \u00a0For about $12 – 15 dollars you can buy a high quality Pashmina at a store called Exotic Thai. Exotic Thai has a few locations and only carries hand crafted products made in Thailand. You know you’re buying something real. \u00a0In the US a good quality pashmina runs about $90 with an inexpensive around $20. \u00a0I have at least 20 Pashminas – both cheap and good quality – and I love them all. \u00a0It’s a great gift to buy for people – you can pack them easily in your suitcase – and I’ve never met anyone who doesn’t love them.<\/p>\n

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These are the three things I would suggest spending money on in Thailand because they’re sure to be a hit. \u00a0You’ll not only help the economy, but you’ll be satisfied knowing you’re getting a good price and paying way less than you would at home.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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