Gadget Geeks in Bangkok [Season 3, Episode 59]

Are you a gadget geek? Greg and Ed sure are, and they
discuss some of the key places in Bangkok for people to get their
gadget geek jollies.


But it ain't all e-wine and circuit board roses in Bangkok;
Ed notes that the best places in the world to buy technology are
still in the United States, Singapore and Hong Kong. That being
said, Thai prices might be better than certain places such as
Australia and Europe.


The boys next discuss the main places to go if you're on
the hunt for gear - Pantip Plaza, MBK, and Fortune Town, as well
as the legendary (though slightly less well known among
foreigners) Baan Mo market. Each has its own pluses and minuses,
and all have changed a lot in the past 5 or 6 years, which Greg
and Ed discuss.


But will the old-school brick and mortar shops be around
much longer? The boys consider online options and both admit they
are becoming much more viable. Recommendations include Lazada,
InvadeIT, Shop4Thai, Shopee, and Ali Express. All are worth
checking out but be wary of cheap projects from China - if it
looks too good to be true, it probably is.


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