Buying Electronics: Avoid Fakes

Bangkok has competitive electronics prices but also counterfeit products and grey market imports.

Authorized Retailers

iStudio/iCare for Apple (Thai warranty, 5-10% cheaper than US). Banana IT for computers. JIB for gaming. Power Buy in Central stores.

Shopping Malls

Fortune Town IT Mall (MRT Phra Ram 9) has hundreds of shops. MBK (floor 4) for phones, repairs, accessories.

Avoiding Fakes

1. 1.Buy from authorized retailers for major purchases
2. 2.Check serial numbers on manufacturer websites
3. 3.Ensure Thai warranty included
4. 4.If price seems too good, it is
5. 5.Avoid USB drives from market stalls
6. 6.Test in-store before paying

Online

Stick to LazMall and Shopee Mall. Third-party sellers carry higher risk.

Tips

• Compare on priceza.com
• VAT refund 7% for tourists over 2,000 baht
• Thai keyboard includes Thai characters

Stick to authorized retailers for big purchases.