Complete prescription glasses (frame + mid-index lenses)

A complete quality pair for the price of just the eye exam back home, made in 24-72 hours while you travel

Price: 2500 THB (Typical complete pair ฿1,500-2,700 with standard lenses at Bangkok independents; ฿3,800 documented for a mid-range complete pair; free or ฿300 refundable eye test)

Where to buy: Mister Eye (Central Ladprao), Siam Optical, Wellington Optical (Asoke), MBK basement opticians; most turn glasses around in 1-3 days

Price checked 2026-07-03

• Bring your prescription or take the free in-store eye test; complex progressive lenses still merit a quality shop, not a market stall
• Designer frames (Ray-Ban etc.) are only mildly cheaper — the saving is in lenses and house frames
• Chain-store staff competence varies by branch; independents with an in-house optometrist are safer for strong prescriptions