Crossy Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 I've not been to the UK for a zillion years. We have family coming over in April, of course they are asking all sorts of questions, one which I can't answer is simply "are specs here cheaper than the UK?". I'm assuming a simple lens prescription. Anyone have any thoughts, best places to go (I'm assuming Top Charoen isn't on the list of "best"). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Kwasaki Posted February 19, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted February 19, 2019 If you go to a Thai opticians shop they will be about same price more or less I found for prescription lens, I guess the same for simple mag glasses. I buy my glasses of need in Big'C' as I only need 1 pair reading glasses, 1 pair for driving, 1 pair watching TV. Price range 49 baht to 199 baht. 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post CharlieH Posted February 19, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted February 19, 2019 If they are here awhile, I highly recommend getting from Zenni Optical, (made in Hong Kong), saved me around 75% over the typical specsavers. (subject to prescription) 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted February 19, 2019 Author Share Posted February 19, 2019 @CharlieH They are here 2.5 weeks (over Songkran) enough time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KneeDeep Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 Erm..... UK much cheaper. https://www.selectspecs.com https://www.selectspecs.com/cheap-glasses/ From £6 per pair including lenses. I'm wearing mine now. Though I upgraded the lenses. So paid £18(725 baht) including delivery of around £6. You'll never find that in Thailand. They all wanna get rich quick. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieH Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 Mine took 7 days, they quote 14, but they trade and give the impression of being US, in fact its Chinese and produced in Hong Kong. I would say yes enough time, worse case scenario you could post them on. Worth it for the saving, get them to browse the website, they could even have them shipped directly to the UK anytime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted February 19, 2019 Author Share Posted February 19, 2019 Just now, CharlieH said: Worth it for the saving, get them to browse the website, they could even have them shipped directly to the UK anytime. Yeah, found the website, UK shipping would be the same as here, I'll suggest they check out the website. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post wgdanson Posted February 19, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted February 19, 2019 It all depends on what quality you are after. Most of the high street opticians in UK fit their own standard lenses. But if you want Premium quality like Hoya or Rodenstock or others, you will pay. I was quoted £600 for titanium frames with progressive Hoya lenses in UK. Got the same at KT Optic in Central for the same price. Absolutely PERFECT. You get what you pay for. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Crossy Posted February 19, 2019 Author Popular Post Share Posted February 19, 2019 1 minute ago, wgdanson said: You get what you pay for. Indeed, I strongly suspect they won't be going for premium anything, they are flying Ukraine International! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballpoint Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 Unless they'll be needed for use while here, then why not check out the price of a pair they like in the UK before leaving, check out the price of a similar pair while here, and either buy them, if cheaper, or wait till they go back, if not? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted February 19, 2019 Author Share Posted February 19, 2019 @ballpoint indeed, this is a bit of advance research, if it looks like same or more expensive we won't waste time shopping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Teavee Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 On a related topic, any recommendations for where to get your eyes tested In Bangkok or should I wait till I’m visiting UK next month? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KneeDeep Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 (edited) 9 minutes ago, Crossy said: @ballpoint indeed, this is a bit of advance research, if it looks like same or more expensive we won't waste time shopping. Don't bother. Take a look at post #5. Cheaper than Zenni and cheaper postage too. Edited February 19, 2019 by KneeDeep 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritManToo Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 1 hour ago, Crossy said: Anyone have any thoughts, best places to go Cheapest is Zenni Optical mail order, unless you want to take a trip to Vietnam. Glasses aren't cheap in Thailand, but maybe cheaper than the UK by a little. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aamarsngh11 Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 Thanks, good info for spec' es, me too.Sent from my SM-G950F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KneeDeep Posted February 19, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted February 19, 2019 51 minutes ago, BritManToo said: Cheapest is Zenni Optical mail order, unless you want to take a trip to Vietnam. Glasses aren't cheap in Thailand, but maybe cheaper than the UK by a little. Nope...SelectSpecs is cheaper or much the same as Zenni and therefore glasses are much cheaper in the U.K. than from Thailand. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheungWan Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 2 hours ago, Mike Teavee said: On a related topic, any recommendations for where to get your eyes tested In Bangkok or should I wait till I’m visiting UK next month? Personally I would wait until visiting the UK. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheungWan Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 I used to get my glasses made in Hong Kong but the price differential is just not there any more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheungWan Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 The one time I was forced to get some replacement frames in Thailand, I got a pair of metal ones. I admit they were cheap, but after a short period of time, the metal corroded and turned the bridge of my nose green. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyezhov Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 I got a nice pair of specs in MBK. Folding frames. Couldnt find them anywhere in the west so for $90 total I took a chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dotpoom Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 Tuk Com...39 Bt....ground floor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiggy Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 Your friends may have a language barrier problem. I can speak Thai but my vocabulary is limited when talking about lens prescriptions etc, so I tried to use English and found theirs to be very limited. That’s just my experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoreFarang Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 I think it's interesting how many people here want cheap and cheaper. Personally I want a quality frame, quality lenses and a good optician who knows what he is doing. I go to Opticland in Sukhumvit near the corner of Soi 29 https://www.facebook.com/Opticland29 Not cheap, but very good! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GordonP Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 I have found that using a "Special Offer" such as Buy one get Two, in the UK from a company similar to Specsavers etc. To be more economical. Also, if you know your prescription Glasses Direct are good value especially when combined with some of the offers from the Money Saving Expert. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colabamumbai Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 I pay only 300 Baht here for new lenses in Ban Bung. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cracker1 Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 I bought 2 pair in Phnom Penh last week. I took my prescription from my home country optometrist. 1 pair for reading was $25.00. 1 pair for outdoor and TV viewing had lenses that darkened in bright sunlight was $45.00. Ordered and collected in one hour. Was told by the shop that the frames were from Italy and the lenses from Singapore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henryford Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 (edited) Almost impossible to compare prices as every frame/lens is different. I haven't bought glasses in the UK for 15 years but i remember them being very expensive. I bought a good quality Hoya lens and frame from Euro Optics and paid 6000 baht which i thought was OK. Recently i bought a pair for my tgf from another opticians in Jomtien and paid 1500. But you can buy a pair for 50 baht !! I don't know how you can buy mail order without knowing if the glasses fit (or look OK). Edited February 20, 2019 by Henryford 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baansgr Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 I paid 14.000 for progessive/bi focal Ray ban that acted as sun glasses also. Frames lasted no more than 18. Months before pitting and lenses scrached at the slightest touch. Similar in UK was £249 so cheaper there on my account. Get a quote before coming and then compare when here. On a side note, I bought the very same/similar in Philippines for 9.000 baht and are still perfect condition Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcho Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 19 hours ago, CharlieH said: If they are here awhile, I highly recommend getting from Zenni Optical, (made in Hong Kong), saved me around 75% over the typical specsavers. (subject to prescription) I get mine there, Zenni online too. There great. Just need your script and follow the steps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcho Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 15 hours ago, SheungWan said: I used to get my glasses made in Hong Kong but the price differential is just not there any more. Zenni online, cheap and great price and good quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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