Bespoke 2-piece wool suit (2 fittings)

Genuine bespoke construction at 20-30% of London/NYC prices — Bangkok's best-value big ticket item if you use a reputable house

Price: 13500 THB (Entry wool-blend 2-piece at Raja's from ~US$365 (~฿13,000); reputable-tailor market range ฿12,000-25,000 for quality wool per 2026 Bangkok price guides)

Where to buy: Established Sukhumvit tailors with fixed premises: Raja's Fashions (Sukhumvit Soi 4), Tailor on Ten (Soi 10), Universal Tailors — book ahead, allow 3-5 days and at least 2 fittings

Price checked 2026-07-03

• SCAM WARNING: avoid any tailor a tuk-tuk driver, hotel tout or 'friendly stranger' takes you to — commissions are built into the price and quality is poor
• '4 shirts + 2 suits for $199' package deals are fused, poorly-cut garments; a real wool 2-piece cannot cost ฿5,000
• Insist on at least two fittings and a canvas (not fused) construction; check the fabric label yourself
• Most tailors do not participate in the VAT refund scheme — ask before assuming