The Land Of Fake Brands

Thailand known as “The Land of Smiles”, or the Land of Fake Brands. It has long been known by shoppers as a heaven for fake luxury brands. Fake brands are sold openly at several shopping centers in Bangkok. To purchase a Prada purse may cost you about 520 dollars in Italy, but in Thailand it would only cost you from 199baht-3000baht (US 6 – 100 dollars) No, I am not kidding about the price. The fake versions happens to look so real that you cannot tell the difference between them. However, it is a challenge to keep these fake brands in a well condition. You wouldn’t want to go out to an expensive resturant sitting next to a lady with a real branded purse asking you “Where did you get your purse?” You probably have to lie..”mmm…Italy!” Follow up with “Whats the serial number of that purse?” Now you’re stuck (should look up online for that one) . Then the next thing she ask is “Can I take a look at your purse?’ Now you hand it to her, and she notice that theres a hole in your purse, and one of the button is missing.

Despite what other people think of your fake purse, the most important thing is that you are happy with what you’ve got. But before purchasing these items, it is best to check out the laws in your own country to make sure that it is legal to bring any counterfeit goods home. Customs and Excise state that “Any import, export or simple possession of fake goods is strictly against the law regardless of whether they’ve been obtained from within or outside the EEC, even if it’s for your own personal use. The laws have been tightened and the purchase of a fake brand can lead to immediate confiscation of the item, large fines and even legal proceedings.”

Make sure you take a trip to the Land of Fake Brands one day. Here is a few suggestions for you to purchase fake brands in Thailand:

• Suan Lum Nigh Bazzar: This is a market in Bangkok’s Pathum Wan district, at the intersection of Rama IV and Wireless/Sathorn Roads, opposite Lumphini Park. Easily travelled by Taxi, or Bangkok Metro’s to Lumpini Station. (This night bazzar will soon be closed in end of 2007)
• China Town Yowarat: Bangkok’s Chinatown or the other name Sumpeng is located on Yaowarat Road in Samphanthawong district. The Chinatown is an old business centre covering a large area around Yaowarat and Charoen Krung Roads. There are many small streets and alleys full of branded shops.
• Silom Road: A road in Bang Rak district. It is an entertainment and shopping district full of cheap goods.
• Patpong: Is an entertainment district mainly to foreign tourists and expats. At night there is a busy market that has many fake brand purse, shades, watches..etc (You name it, we have it!)
• MBK: Is an enourmus eight storey marble mall that has many fake goods. This is also a tourist attraction, and you probably need to buy an extra suitcase to fit your goods before returning home!:)

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