What We Bought and Where
Here's everything we ended up buying:
From Chatuchak
by Molecule, a Thai brand (500B/SGD $20)
I wondered briefly if even local brands got ripped off by the pirates, but bought 'em anyway, because it didn't look or feel half bad even if it was a rip-off. It fitted really well too, once I tried them on back at the hotel.
to add to my collection of communist kitsch
I could not resist buying a 60th Anniversary of the King's Coronation commemorative t-shirt, although again I wondered if this was a rip-off! (They wouldn't dare, would they?) The t-shirt apparently reads "I Love You, My King". I had to take the vendor's word for it.
front
on the back
Together, the two t-shirts came up to 450B (SGD $18).
Then, there were prezzies to be gotten for our mommas and poppas.
light cotton shirt for one Dad (150B/SGD $6)
raw cotton blouses for the two Mums (400B/SGD $16)
From Suan Lum
We found lots of fun t-shirts to buy, like these three t-shirts, for 660B (SGD $26.40).
cute
cuter
cutest
HM bought this one under my influence, hehe, for only 180B (SGD $7.20).
funneeeeee!!!!!
(The graphic reads "White Trash Survival Guide" and shows a mullett haircut, a bumbag, a singlet, and cigarettes amongst other things.)
Then there were two t-shirts for me, for 360B (SGD $14.40).
"when I grow up....", awww
another "awwww" print
Leaving the t-shirts behind, HM found something that she had been looking for:
leather belt for 160B (SGD $6.40)
Last but not least, we managed to find some great (and inexpensive!) gifts for friends:
retro attraction, or handmade magnets, for 200B (SGD $8) in all
From Siam Discovery Centre
Loft, a chain selling all things kawaii and made of plastic, sold these:
DIY prezzies to torture your friends with, 395B (SGD $15.90)
the rear view
Incredibly, we also ended buying make-up, of all things. HM swears that certain lines of make-up are cheaper in Bangkok (not that I know enough to dispute this!).
from Watson's, of all places
Here's what they cost:
Retractable cheek brush (in silver canister) – 90B (SGD $3.60)
Maybelline Sky High Mascara – 225B (SGD $9)
L’oreal Ideal Balance foundation – 405B (SGD $16.20)
L’oreal Translucide loose powder – 351B (SGD $14.04)
From Siam Centre
HM found these at a boutique called Nana Coco:
a set of 3 bangles, for 495B (SGD $19.80)
From Siam Paragon
The only thing we could bear to buy in this ultra-upmarket shopping mecca was a little something from Conceptstore, a designer home decor store with overpriced knick knacks.
self-referential plastic ruler made from recycled materials, for 58B (SGD $2.32).
From Central Chitlom
It might seem weird to buy hair brushes and hair ties in Bangkok, but we haven't seen these British and Australian brands in Singapore:
hair taming equipment
To be precise, these cost:
Kent’s AirHedz Taming Brush – 460B (SGD $18.40)
Kent’s Smoothing and Straightening Brush – 520B (SGD $20.80)
Goody Ouchless hair ties – 210B (SGD $8.40)
From Mahboonkrong
We weren't looking to buy anything at MBK but we wanted reasonably priced apparel for a none too adventurous Dad:
from Tokyu Department Store
The 2 pairs of socks cost 110B (SGD $4.40) each while the polo t-shirt was priced at 630B (SGD $25.20).
From Jim Thompson's
We had expected to buy more here. Previously we had walked away with t-shirts, shirts and bags. This time, we were only able to find these future birthday or Christmas presents, shhhh.... :
cosmetic pouches, for 480B each (SGD $19.20)
From Naraya
This Thai company which makes products made from fabrics prides itself on affordability, a bit like the down home version of Jim Thompson. Their bags and pouches make for excellent gifts if budget is a concern. We got these from their Patpong branch:
pretty if a little twee
The damage?
Set of 3 pouches for 195B (SGD $7.90)
Tissue holder for 45B (SGD $1.80)
Pouch for 65B (SGD $2.60)
Bag for 120B (SGD $4.80)
From Doi Tung
We tend to buy coffee wherever we go...
yes, coffee from the highlands, for 175B (SGD $7.00)
From Don Muang Airport's DFS (but of course!)
Prices were slightly cheaper compared to that of Changi's. Needless to say, HM took advantage of this.
duty-free bounty
The Le Sportsac bag cost approximately SGD $128 and the Lancome sunblock was SGD $72.
From Chatuchak
by Molecule, a Thai brand (500B/SGD $20)
I wondered briefly if even local brands got ripped off by the pirates, but bought 'em anyway, because it didn't look or feel half bad even if it was a rip-off. It fitted really well too, once I tried them on back at the hotel.
to add to my collection of communist kitsch
I could not resist buying a 60th Anniversary of the King's Coronation commemorative t-shirt, although again I wondered if this was a rip-off! (They wouldn't dare, would they?) The t-shirt apparently reads "I Love You, My King". I had to take the vendor's word for it.
front
on the back
Together, the two t-shirts came up to 450B (SGD $18).
Then, there were prezzies to be gotten for our mommas and poppas.
light cotton shirt for one Dad (150B/SGD $6)
raw cotton blouses for the two Mums (400B/SGD $16)
From Suan Lum
We found lots of fun t-shirts to buy, like these three t-shirts, for 660B (SGD $26.40).
cute
cuter
cutest
HM bought this one under my influence, hehe, for only 180B (SGD $7.20).
funneeeeee!!!!!
(The graphic reads "White Trash Survival Guide" and shows a mullett haircut, a bumbag, a singlet, and cigarettes amongst other things.)
Then there were two t-shirts for me, for 360B (SGD $14.40).
"when I grow up....", awww
another "awwww" print
Leaving the t-shirts behind, HM found something that she had been looking for:
leather belt for 160B (SGD $6.40)
Last but not least, we managed to find some great (and inexpensive!) gifts for friends:
retro attraction, or handmade magnets, for 200B (SGD $8) in all
From Siam Discovery Centre
Loft, a chain selling all things kawaii and made of plastic, sold these:
DIY prezzies to torture your friends with, 395B (SGD $15.90)
the rear view
Incredibly, we also ended buying make-up, of all things. HM swears that certain lines of make-up are cheaper in Bangkok (not that I know enough to dispute this!).
from Watson's, of all places
Here's what they cost:
Retractable cheek brush (in silver canister) – 90B (SGD $3.60)
Maybelline Sky High Mascara – 225B (SGD $9)
L’oreal Ideal Balance foundation – 405B (SGD $16.20)
L’oreal Translucide loose powder – 351B (SGD $14.04)
From Siam Centre
HM found these at a boutique called Nana Coco:
a set of 3 bangles, for 495B (SGD $19.80)
From Siam Paragon
The only thing we could bear to buy in this ultra-upmarket shopping mecca was a little something from Conceptstore, a designer home decor store with overpriced knick knacks.
self-referential plastic ruler made from recycled materials, for 58B (SGD $2.32).
From Central Chitlom
It might seem weird to buy hair brushes and hair ties in Bangkok, but we haven't seen these British and Australian brands in Singapore:
hair taming equipment
To be precise, these cost:
Kent’s AirHedz Taming Brush – 460B (SGD $18.40)
Kent’s Smoothing and Straightening Brush – 520B (SGD $20.80)
Goody Ouchless hair ties – 210B (SGD $8.40)
From Mahboonkrong
We weren't looking to buy anything at MBK but we wanted reasonably priced apparel for a none too adventurous Dad:
from Tokyu Department Store
The 2 pairs of socks cost 110B (SGD $4.40) each while the polo t-shirt was priced at 630B (SGD $25.20).
From Jim Thompson's
We had expected to buy more here. Previously we had walked away with t-shirts, shirts and bags. This time, we were only able to find these future birthday or Christmas presents, shhhh.... :
cosmetic pouches, for 480B each (SGD $19.20)
From Naraya
This Thai company which makes products made from fabrics prides itself on affordability, a bit like the down home version of Jim Thompson. Their bags and pouches make for excellent gifts if budget is a concern. We got these from their Patpong branch:
pretty if a little twee
The damage?
Set of 3 pouches for 195B (SGD $7.90)
Tissue holder for 45B (SGD $1.80)
Pouch for 65B (SGD $2.60)
Bag for 120B (SGD $4.80)
From Doi Tung
We tend to buy coffee wherever we go...
yes, coffee from the highlands, for 175B (SGD $7.00)
From Don Muang Airport's DFS (but of course!)
Prices were slightly cheaper compared to that of Changi's. Needless to say, HM took advantage of this.
duty-free bounty
The Le Sportsac bag cost approximately SGD $128 and the Lancome sunblock was SGD $72.
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