Recently, the Life Section of the Straits Times (Singapore daily) proclaimed Bangkok to be on sale.
Truth be told, the only things that were on sale were things that you wouldn't want to buy. Yellowed white shoes, size 5 socks going at 4 pairs for 100 baht, twin pack Heads-and-Shoulders shampoo for 69 baht (probably rescued from the burning shops).
Well, there were few things of quality on sale in Thailand. And after conversion, the sale price is about Singapore prices, or more. So why burn additional aircraft fuel to bring back stuff?
Oh, yes. There is something wrong with the sizing in the clothes the Thais sell. Perhaps the missizing was intentional, so their products can be written off as flawed or seconds. Can you believe that an L/XL folk needs a XXL? Hard to fathom but go to Silom and you'll see that it's true.
And 100 baht CK underwear anyone? If you can stand it bleed for as many washes you subject it to, then go ahead. I've learnt my lesson. Nothing less than the real McCoy for me!
Verdict: Nothing great unless you like antiques and are anorexic.
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