Personal Shopping

Vacation clothing and footwear costs in Thailand vary significantly based on whether you shop at local street markets or international brand malls. For 2025, budget shoppers can find basic items for approximately ฿100–฿300 ($3–$9), while high-end or branded items can range from ฿1,000 to over ฿5,000.

T-Shirts, Shorts, Dresses

T-shirts: Basic street market shirts typically cost ฿100–฿250. Higher-quality or branded cotton tees at malls like COS range from ฿790 to ฿1,590.
Dresses & Skirts: Market dresses usually cost around ฿250–฿400. Trendy boutique or mall dresses can range from ฿500 to ฿1,500.
Shorts & Pants: Standard market shorts are often ฿150–฿300. "Elephant pants" at tourist markets can sometimes be found as low as ฿90–฿180 for multiple pairs.
Swimwear: A basic bikini or swim set at a local market is approximately ฿250.

Flip Flops, Sandals, Sneakers

Flip-Flops & Sandals: udget options at Decathlon Thailand or local markets start as low as ฿69–฿150. Popular international brands like Havaianas generally cost ฿600–฿1,400, while ergonomic brands like FitFlop range from ฿1,200 to ฿2,000.
Casual Shoes & Clogs: Branded clogs from Crocs Thailand typically retail between ฿1,500 and ฿2,900.
Sneakers: Quality trainers at major malls are often the most expensive footwear category, starting around $75 (~฿2,600) for international brands.

Tailor Made Items

Tailored Clothing: The average cost for tailored items in Thailand varies widely based on factors such as fabric quality, craftsmanship, and location, but generally offers significant value compared to Western prices
Gents Suit: Entry level costs for a 2-piece suit would fall between ฿6,000 and ฿12,000. whilst a mid range cost would fall between ฿13,000 and ฿30,000.. Premium level suits would generally fall into the ฿30,000+ range
Ladies Dress: Ladies dresses are generaly quite difficult to assess because of the range of styles, complexity and materials but an entry level item would fall into the ฿3,000+) range.

Shopping Tips

Sizing: Thai sizes are often significantly smaller than Western sizes; an "XXL" in a Thai market may fit like a Western "Medium".
Bargaining: Haggling is standard in street markets like Chatuchak but not in malls or wholesale centers where prices are fixed. Expect to negotiate a 25%–50% reduction from the initial tourist price at markets.
Wholesale Markets For the best prices, visit wholesale-oriented areas like Pratunam Market or Platinum Fashion Mall in Bangkok, where buying 3+ items often triggers a lower price for multiple pairs.

Electronic Equipment

snacks are highly affordable, typically ranging from 10 to 50 THB (.30–$1.50 USD) for most local and convenience store options. Prices vary depending on whether you purchase from a street vendor, a convenience store like 7-Eleven, or a sit-down establishment. Snack Pricing by Category (2025 Prices)

Electronic prices in Thailand vary: major branded gadgets (phones, laptops, consoles) are often similar to or slightly higher than US/Europe (especially after currency conversion), but you can find great deals on accessories and unique local tech at malls like MBK Center or Pantip Plaza, though you must be wary of counterfeits, with some sources suggesting India/Vietnam are now cheaper for smartphones/laptops.