Shopping in Bangkok
Jan 28th, 2013, 06:09 PM
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While just unpacking the Bangkok stuff, I found my journals under the piles of stuff. This info might be useful to you.
The monk bowl place that I went to was:
Mayuree Serseesern
84/5 Soi Ban-Bat
Boripat Road/Promprab,Bangkok
Tel:089-002-5931 or 081-735-0049
The year that I bought it was 2007. I'm typing straight from my journal page. The asking price for the one that I bought was 5,000 baht. I paid 3,000 baht, so a little under $100. The exchange rate during the three weeks that I was there was in the range of 33.23-33.50 baht to a dollar, according to what I have recorded. I thought it was around 34.5. However, I also noticed in my journal that I was also in Bangkok in August/September of 2007 when the baht was higher and over 34.
Have fun in Bangkok!
Happy Travels!
The monk bowl place that I went to was:
Mayuree Serseesern
84/5 Soi Ban-Bat
Boripat Road/Promprab,Bangkok
Tel:089-002-5931 or 081-735-0049
The year that I bought it was 2007. I'm typing straight from my journal page. The asking price for the one that I bought was 5,000 baht. I paid 3,000 baht, so a little under $100. The exchange rate during the three weeks that I was there was in the range of 33.23-33.50 baht to a dollar, according to what I have recorded. I thought it was around 34.5. However, I also noticed in my journal that I was also in Bangkok in August/September of 2007 when the baht was higher and over 34.
Have fun in Bangkok!
Happy Travels!
Jan 29th, 2013, 05:42 PM
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The copy bag desire is, I believe, age (and peer) related. You'd be surprised at how many people are buying them at MBK. I am assuming the teen-aged grand daughters are specifically asking for them. A lot of the shoppers I see looking at them at MBK are in their teens/20s. What they are buying is not so much LV though.
Jewelry in Bangkok? Sure. All prices, some very cheap bling, some gem stones, jade, rubies, sapphires, etc. but jewelry is harder to buy for someone else (especially a teen aged girl). Jewelry makes a nice souvenir if you get to pick it out (even create your own setting) for yourself. I have a very hard time picking out jewelry for friends who ask me to try to find something for them. There are some really great looking cheap bling earrings at Platinum Fashion Mall, on the 5th floor in particular.
Jewelry in Bangkok? Sure. All prices, some very cheap bling, some gem stones, jade, rubies, sapphires, etc. but jewelry is harder to buy for someone else (especially a teen aged girl). Jewelry makes a nice souvenir if you get to pick it out (even create your own setting) for yourself. I have a very hard time picking out jewelry for friends who ask me to try to find something for them. There are some really great looking cheap bling earrings at Platinum Fashion Mall, on the 5th floor in particular.
Jan 29th, 2013, 05:56 PM
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I hear you I just don't get it. I only buy bags and jewelry that I can afford. SJ International is the place I head to when in Bangkok. I first learned of them through Kathie and they haven't steered me wrong!
The next trip though I am going to head to Chanthaburi. My partner's parents are from Thailand and they have a gem market there every Thursday... can't wait!
The next trip though I am going to head to Chanthaburi. My partner's parents are from Thailand and they have a gem market there every Thursday... can't wait!
Jan 29th, 2013, 09:35 PM
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You are correct the granddaughters have asked for small LV purses to use when they go out and want something small. For me I had an LV bag I bought in the late 80's at LV in Paris while my DH sat with the other men. It did last a lifetime until it was stolen from my cart at Costco last year. So sad. If I want another I will buy a real one not a copy. It is really hard to buy for 16 and 17 year olds. I rarely get it right anymore. This at least gives me some guidance.
You are correct the granddaughters have asked for small LV purses to use when they go out and want something small. For me I had an LV bag I bought in the late 80's at LV in Paris while my DH sat with the other men. It did last a lifetime until it was stolen from my cart at Costco last year. So sad. If I want another I will buy a real one not a copy. It is really hard to buy for 16 and 17 year olds. I rarely get it right anymore. This at least gives me some guidance.
Jan 29th, 2013, 09:40 PM
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jm1971 Regarding SJ international I looked at their website and did not see anything exceptional. How does it work with them? Do you purchase stones and they suggest settings. If I want to buy earrings for a 11-16-and 18 year old, what should I expect to spend. The almost 18 is graduating from HS this year.
I am not a great shopper and need to have something to focus on, not just browse
I am not a great shopper and need to have something to focus on, not just browse
Jan 29th, 2013, 10:04 PM
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ladyrep: You don't go by SJ's website, you need to call them, have them send a car for you, and when you get there ask for Lily, and then have her pull out the trays of goods out.
I've gotten all of my serious Bangkok jewelry there (yellow sapphires, rubies, and diamonds). That's what I bought in necklaces, earrings, and tennis-style bracelets. I also once took in some gorgeous lose stones that a friend had bought in South America and designed with the designer there some earrings. They were set in white gold and made into drop earrings that were beyond gorgeous. I think it cost around $150. for the job. When I got home, my friend was more than pleased with them and wore them proudly.
Happy Travels!
I've gotten all of my serious Bangkok jewelry there (yellow sapphires, rubies, and diamonds). That's what I bought in necklaces, earrings, and tennis-style bracelets. I also once took in some gorgeous lose stones that a friend had bought in South America and designed with the designer there some earrings. They were set in white gold and made into drop earrings that were beyond gorgeous. I think it cost around $150. for the job. When I got home, my friend was more than pleased with them and wore them proudly.
Happy Travels!
Jan 30th, 2013, 03:20 AM
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1ladyrep. do your grand daughters have pierced ears? If so, I'll bet you could buy them some great bling earrings as well as the small LV bags. I too have three real LVs, the first one dates back to the early 80s and still holds up great! I am a purse nut, and have many. Anyway, the best place to buy bling is on the 5th floor at Platinum Fashion Mall... A great place to shop, especially for teens! A particular favorite store of mine is called coco banana.
Jan 30th, 2013, 02:28 PM
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simpsonc510 thanks so much. Yes they now all have pierced earrings since the last one had them done as a holiday present. Is the bling at Flatinum Fashion Mall costume jewelry? I would like to get each of them something real and simple plus the bling. I guess you would say I spoil them, which is my pleasure.
Jan 30th, 2013, 05:16 PM
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Absolutely it is simple costume jewelry. You might have to pay up to $5-10 for a pair but many are less. I get compliments on my cheap bling earrings all the time. Today I am wearing a new favorite dangly gold tone pair that has a dangling Eifel Tower and hearts and 5's like Chanel #5. They are lovely... Really lovely. They cost maybe $6-7. Sorry to say these are all sold out. I have friends who would love their own pair....but alas there are no more. Inventory at Coco Banana changes all the time. I went there three times on my December holiday trip and bought 'new' stuff everytime!!
FYI There are two Platinum Fashion Mall buildings located side by side, and the larger one of the two has jewelry on the 5th floor. The smaller of the two buildings has the cute shoes you might get lucky and be able to fit into. Floors 3, 4,and 5 are all about shoes and some really cute purses..... Most are NOT copy bags, but cute cute cute and very reasonably priced.
By the way, at Platinum you are able to buy ay wholesale price IF you buy at least three items from a vendor.
FYI There are two Platinum Fashion Mall buildings located side by side, and the larger one of the two has jewelry on the 5th floor. The smaller of the two buildings has the cute shoes you might get lucky and be able to fit into. Floors 3, 4,and 5 are all about shoes and some really cute purses..... Most are NOT copy bags, but cute cute cute and very reasonably priced.
By the way, at Platinum you are able to buy ay wholesale price IF you buy at least three items from a vendor.
Jan 31st, 2013, 05:25 AM
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Right now the bling is hip. You will see it in jewelry, on small bags, and also on shoes. And it is cheap.
Get the tiny gold studs if the girls have multiple piercings around their ear lobes. If they have single piercings then I'd go with dangling bling! They are teens after all......
Carol
Get the tiny gold studs if the girls have multiple piercings around their ear lobes. If they have single piercings then I'd go with dangling bling! They are teens after all......
Carol
Jan 31st, 2013, 08:25 PM
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Ladyrep: Besides SJ, I have also done years of regular jewelry shopping at January Boutique. They have great jewelry designs made of mostly so-called semi-precious stones. When I wear any of my necklaces bought at January Boutique, there is a lot of notice at events that I attend. People always come up to me and ask where I got the pieces.
Here's the thread where I give information on January Boutique. I don't know if they have a website. I've tried to google for one.
http://www.fodors.com/community/asia...in-bangkok.cfm
Happy Travels!
Here's the thread where I give information on January Boutique. I don't know if they have a website. I've tried to google for one.
http://www.fodors.com/community/asia...in-bangkok.cfm
Happy Travels!
Feb 1st, 2013, 05:29 AM
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OK I just looked at your link. It is from 2007, so maybe outdated. I never (hardly ever) go down to the river anymore, and have been to Oriental Place only once, many years ago when I was staying at the Oriental. If someone is in that neighborhood on a BKK trip maybe they could report in. I do like the unusual. A Thai friend has given me at least two very unique necklaces....maybe from there??
