When I returned from Bangkok and took some pictures of my purchases, I was very surprised to see that the stuff cramming the numerous plastic bags I was lugging all over the place didn’t look that much after all when laid out 
I indulged mostly in clothes from the clothes market at Pratunam, where the clothes were super duper cheap especially if you purchase at least 3 pieces or more. Quality is a little suspect, I’d admit, but choice and selection were awesome for “disposable clothes”. In fact, they looked suspiciously like some of the clothes you’d find at boutiques here in Malaysia!
Lingerie too was cheap. Dare I say cheaper than that found at Chicwear? Yes I dare! And yes I do say so! I bought up tons of silky satiny lacy bits for both sis and myself.
At Chatuchak weekend market where it was sweltering in the oppressive heat, I picked up some lovely pieces of handicraft that I’m getting framed for my living room wall. They are worked with beads and sequins and were, I thought, unique looking pieces that would go well with the increasingly eclectic theme of my home. Ironically, the framing is probably going to cost me a heck of a lot more than the piece itself!!
And finally, a Fiberwig mascara from Watsons at half the price I’d get here so I finally get to try it (hurray!) and a couple of pouches - one for coins and a bling bling one for my mobile so I can locate it easily in my cavernous bag that I carry everyday. There are a couple of other stuff I missed out so I guess you could say this is the edited version 
By the way, L’oreal products are usually cheaper in Thailand - it might be because its manufactured there but I always stock up on my sunscreen there (or ask anyone going to get it for me) and this time was no different.
The rest of my shopping was for groceries. Yes, I have a bad habit of shopping for groceries everytime I go to another country. Neighbour’s grass being greener and all. But when I go to Bangkok, I always make sure to stop by the Big C supermarket for my fix of instant noodle, dried fruits, Milo (believe me Thai Milo is tons tons yummier than our version!) and whatever else watches my fancy. On this trip, it was Nescafe Mocha Chocco and Cappucino instant coffee. Why don’t we ever get the interesting stuff here?!?! *grumble*
Ok I had more than one night in Bangkok, but it is never enough!
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Wah! so shiok! Bangkok, love the food, the shopping and the people. U know what food item I buy back? Spicy pork sausages! Agri quarantine be damned!
The lingerie looks really nice. And i like the brown dress, very retro chic. A bit like the dresses that Scarlett Johansen wears. I can’t remember the name of the designer, but they all look like 50s 60s stuff,bootiful!
By the way, u know i had the eye thingy done,and i heard that you can’t wear mascara for ages after the treatment. is it true?i havent used any makeup at all since the zapzap, which was on Dec 5. Am I in the safe zone yet?
Hope u had an excellent Xmas.
oddie
woot! check out the lingerie! good taste, PB… *wink*
it’s Boxing Day sales and it’s utter madness here, despite prices being 10x more than Bangkok… if only it were just as cheap.
Happy 2008!!
Yeah, the lingerie looks great! Especially the green one.. So cool!
Why can’t we get such good deals in Malaysia one? *pouts* I feel like going shopping too! Lovely deals you got there, PB.
Shiok seh…looks like you did a fair bit of shopping..yeh, I’m addicted to the Mocha Chocco as well…will definitely be picking some up when I go there…tomorrow!!
SMS me if you want anything while I’m there (if you happened to forget something during your spree…lalala)
I lost you at that lingerie! I love the sapphire one…. wish I could go grab some myself!
I luv shopping in BKK too. Go in 1 small light bag, drag back bursting big ones. TQ for d L’oreal tip. Grocery shopping there is a must!