Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
(
www.pinkytailor.com
;
888/40 Mahatun Plaza, Th Ploenchit; 10am-7pm Mon-Sat; Phloen Chit exits 2 & 4)
Suit jackets have been Mr Pinky's speciality for 35 years. His custom-made dress shirts,
for both men and women, also have dedicated fans. Located behind the Mahatun Build-
ing.
PANTIP PLAZA
(604 Th Phetchaburi; 10am-9pm; Ratchathewi exit 4)
If you can tolerate the crowds and annoy-
ing porn vendors ('DVD sex? DVD sex?'), Pantip, a multistorey computer and electronics
warehouse, might just be your kinda paradise. Technorati will find pirated software and
music, gear for hobbyists to enhance their machines, flea market-style peripherals, and
other odds and ends. Up on the 5th floor is
IT City
, a reliable computer megastore that can
provide VAT Refund forms for tourists.
SHOPPING CENTRE
MARCO TAILORS
(430/33 Soi 7, Siam Sq; 9am-7pm Mon-Fri; Siam exit 2)
Dealing solely in men's suits, this long-
standing and reliable tailor has a wide selection of banker-sensibility wools and cottons. If
you're considering getting suited, be sure to set aside at least a week for the various fit-
tings.
CLOTHING
UTHAI'S GEMS
( 0 2253 8582; 28/7 Soi Ruam Rudi; 10am-6pm Mon-Sat; Phloen Chit exit 4)
A showroom is in
quiet Soi Ruam Rudi serving the discriminating embassy community. Nonhagglers appre-
ciate his fixed prices and good service. Appointments recommended.
JEWELLERY
CENTRAL CHIDLOM
(
www.central.co.th
;
1027 Th Ploenchit; 10am-10pm; Chit Lom exit 5)
Central is a modern Western-
style department store with locations throughout the city. This flagship store, Thailand's
largest, is the snazziest of all the branches.
SHOPPING CENTRE
CENTRAL EMBASSY
(
www.centralembassy.com
;
cnr Th Ploenchit & Th Witthayu (Wireless Rd); 10am-10pm; Phloen Chit exit 1)
At the time this guidebook was going to print, Thailand's first full-scale luxury mall had
just opened. With a glitzy design said to be inspired by traditional Thai temples, the high-
SHOPPING CENTRE
