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[Nyezhov]

I had tailor made suits in 2015 on my first trip to Thailand. Got Armani and Boss cuts. Whatever..... I owned real Armani and Boss suits so know how they should fit (had to for work). My suits were so bad I left my supposed Boss and Armani tailor made suits for my housekeeper. The dress shirts I kept since they were ok. Total waste of 700 USD.

One of my 2 or 3 biggest mistakes I ever made in Thailand.

In 1995 I had a suit made in Bangkok and it was decent. Cost me $150. I got a lot of compliments on it which is pretty cool because the person inside the suit is pretty ugly. That being said, that was the last suit I ever needed to have made as I haven't put on a tie now in 20 plus years. I always liked the dichotomy of pulling up in a Mercedes looking like something the cat dragged in. Sort of like the duality that Joker referred to.

I can't remember the name of the Tailor. I think it was the one near that ancient Chinese restaurant on the corner of Soi 9?

[Nyezhov]

To answer my precious rhetorical question.

Bangkok has lost so much the last 10 years it's Unbelievable.

That's true. It's constantly being " upgraded" to the detriment of its charm and uniqueness. For example, I used to always go to the Bang Rak food court to eat cheap food Crafted by owner operators for the benefit of the locals. Now they've changed it into a fancy food court to make it look like terminal 21, ie, a tourist hotspot. That includes corporate ownership of the food stalls. Convent Road has changed from a foodie's heaven to a fenced-in corner with 1/3 of the vendors that used to be there.

The government is always said they wanted to make Bangkok like Singapore and they're well on their way. I liked the old Bangkok better, and indeed, the old Asia so in January I'm off to Siem Reap again to experience the old ways. Hopefully, COVID won't close the border on me so I can roll to Bangkok once every 6 weeks or so to enjoy the flesh pots. Remember boys, in Cambodia, there is very little "yam yam". If you don't know what that is, better look it up before you ever go to Cambodia.

I tried this once before, moved into seam reap, bought a ticket 6 weeks out back into Bangkok, and the borders got closed due to COVID. Hopefully I'm luckier this time.

[Bunky]

I'll be in BKK at the start and end of my spring trip and I was wondering what people's experiences are of bespoke or made-to-measure suits in BKK.

I have purchased multiple business suits and dress shirts from Rajawongse Tailor:

https://dress-for-success.com/

They are located on the south side of Sukhumvit Road, about 350 meters west of the NANA BTS station.

Rajawongse is run by a couple of guys named Jesse and Victor. They cater to men looking for traditional business attire. Diplomats, executives, politicians. Nothing flashy or showy. Just impeccable tailoring using quality materials.

It looks like your time in Bangkok might be limited. Be advised the process takes longer than you'd think. In my case, there was an initial visit. Then a couple of fittings several days apart. Then the final fitting. I don't know where you'll be staying between your visits to Bangkok. If it's Pattaya let me know and I can recommend a good tailor there.

Rajawongse accepted payment in USA Dollars via a personal check, and shipped the clothes to me via Fedex in my home country. Very convenient.

[Mr Enternational]

Does anybody know a tailor that works with moisture wicking, dry fit type of material?

No. They will tell you to just go to Mike's Shopping to buy that. They do not work with stretchy material.

[Explorer8939]

One of the ladies in my rotation is a silicon enhanced junior MILF, but she a problem. Let me give you the symptoms:

Can't hold a job or a boyfriend.

Sleeps all day.

Always asking for money.

Has long stories for her problems.

Can't sit still.

Big clockwatcher.

To sum up, I think she is taking yabba, which is why she is broke all the time.

[Mr Simp]

To answer my precious rhetorical question.

Bangkok has lost so much the last 10 years it's Unbelievable.

[Miss MaryHinge]

I had tailor made suits in 2015 on my first trip to Thailand. Got Armani and Boss cuts. Whatever..... I owned real Armani and Boss suits so know how they should fit (had to for work). My suits were so bad I left my supposed Boss and Armani tailor made suits for my housekeeper. The dress shirts I kept since they were ok. Total waste of 700 USD.

One of my 2 or 3 biggest mistakes I ever made in Thailand.

Care to share the name of your sartorial disaster?

[Explorer8939]

Made two trips into Central Pattaya and back today. No problem using the Baht buss from View Talay 5 in Jomtien, coming or going.

Giving what I am experiencing during high season using the Baht bus as transportation, seems like a made up reason to me. When I goto Brazil, I'll be going for big butts, curvy bodies, and GFE (or so I have heard).

Enjoy Brazil!l going to be a lotta happy boyfriends and husbands (Thai and otherwise) that no longer have to eat or fuck in your sloppy seconds.

The baht buses are okay in the daytime, but traveling from Jomtien to Pattaya at night is no fun.

Second Road is a mess right now, jammed with traffic.

[SubCmdr]

I have had zero problems with the fit or finish of my tailor made clothing here. I get two or three fittings for each item I am having made for me. My fabric salesman allocates enough fabric and makes them big initially then has the tailor alter them to bring the fit just right. My fabric salesman has a fine attention to detail and his Thai Tailor does excellent work.

I will add all of this takes time. I had my work performed over a two month period. It takes time to return to the Fabric shop over and over again until the Tailor gets it right. Quality work requires time. Time is something many visitors cannot afford to allocate since their main pursuit is pussy. Just saying.

For the excessively pedantic: yes I spelled tailor wrong initially.

[Miss MaryHinge]

All of my clothes are made by Omar the tentmaker, what size are you?

Tallish and slim. Jackets 48 (euro).

My Goog search threw up someone called Patrick & Co, and several others a site gave decent ratings to. But who knows. ?

Looking for something for a late summer wedding (not mine! So something light. Apparently the place above does bespoke from around 16 k baht. Substantially less than I'd pay in Italy.

[Allover]

I have had zero problems with the fit or finish of my taylor made clothing here. I fact I introduced my fabric salesman to a shirt design he told me his Thai Taylor was going to keep as a pattern in the future in case someone else wanted the same design. It was the first time anyone had asked for that particular design. I get two or three fittings for each item I am having made for me. My fabric salesman allocates enough fabric and makes them big initially then has the Taylor alter them to bring the fit just right. My fabric salesman has a fine attention to detail and his Thai Taylor does excellent work. I'm sporting linen. Which is an excellent fabric great for the climate (even though you do not catch me walking around in the heat looking for discounts on anything). LOL!

Oh and I have an excellent Dentist also. But he is in Pattaya.

On my last visit I spoke to a few tailors about moisture wicking clothes ie Nike dry fit or the material Reebok and Adidas sell. Nobody knew what I was talking about. I haven't worn linen for years but I'm guessing it wouldn't be as good in the heat as dry fit. I bring my moisture wicking stuff from home every trip. Does anybody know a tailor that works with moisture wicking, dry fit type of material?

[SubCmdr]

I have had zero problems with the fit or finish of my taylor made clothing here. I fact I introduced my fabric salesman to a shirt design he told me his Thai Taylor was going to keep as a pattern in the future in case someone else wanted the same design. It was the first time anyone had asked for that particular design. I get two or three fittings for each item I am having made for me. My fabric salesman allocates enough fabric and makes them big initially then has the Taylor alter them to bring the fit just right. My fabric salesman has a fine attention to detail and his Thai Taylor does excellent work. I'm sporting linen. Which is an excellent fabric great for the climate (even though you do not catch me walking around in the heat looking for discounts on anything). LOL!

Oh and I have an excellent Dentist also. But he is in Pattaya.

[Mr Enternational]

I had tailor made suits in 2015 on my first trip to Thailand. Got Armani and Boss cuts. Whatever..... I owned real Armani and Boss suits so know how they should fit (had to for work). My suits were so bad I left my supposed Boss and Armani tailor made suits for my housekeeper. The dress shirts I kept since they were ok. Total waste of 700 USD.

One of my 2 or 3 biggest mistakes I ever made in Thailand.

Learning curve. My first time I had some shirts and pants made. They were not ready until I was about to head to the airport. The shirts were so horrible that I left them at the reception at the Nana Hotel. I wore one pair of the pants on the trip back and they split in the middle on the plane. Then I started dealing with Ricky on Sukhumvit. He always got me great. I no longer go to Bangkok, but if I did and still needed things made, then I would still go there. Hi Five is my place in Pattaya. No matter who you go to, never pay the first price. Say I didn't plan on spending that damn much. These days I would say maybe 1500 baht for pants and 1200 baht for shirts The jacket is what costs, so you can expect to spend 3000 baht for that.

[Banana Boi]

I'll be in BKK at the start and end of my spring trip and I was wondering what people's experiences are of bespoke or made-to-measure suits in BKK.

I had tailor made suits in 2015 on my first trip to Thailand. Got Armani and Boss cuts. Whatever..... I owned real Armani and Boss suits so know how they should fit (had to for work). My suits were so bad I left my supposed Boss and Armani tailor made suits for my housekeeper. The dress shirts I kept since they were ok. Total waste of 700 USD.

One of my 2 or 3 biggest mistakes I ever made in Thailand.

[SubCmdr]

Since High Season is just starting, you are going to have more problems getting a baht bus from View Talay 5. Bolt is going to charge you 200+ baht, with 30 minute wait times.

Made two trips into Central Pattaya and back today. No problem using the Baht buss from View Talay 5 in Jomtien, coming or going.

One reason I am heading for Brazil next month.

Giving what I am experiencing during high season using the Baht bus as transportation, seems like a made up reason to me. When I goto Brazil, I'll be going for big butts, curvy bodies, and GFE (or so I have heard).

Enjoy Brazil!l going to be a lotta happy boyfriends and husbands (Thai and otherwise) that no longer have to eat or fuck in your sloppy seconds.