From what I’ve gathered scouring the internet (and you know, whispering in the right corners), Bangkok *used* to be the promised land for this kinda stuff. Like, you could practically trip over a stall overflowing with “Rolexes” made of questionable metal. But things change, ya know? The crackdown on counterfeits is kinda real-ish, so you gotta be a bit more savvy now.
MBK Mall gets mentioned a lot. It’s a giant freakin’ labyrinth of shops, and yeah, you *might* find something there. But honestly? I’d say its more like a tourist trap now. You gotta REALLY dig and be prepared to haggle like your life depends on it. And even then, the quality… well, let’s just say don’t expect it to survive a monsoon.
Personally, I’m a bit skeptical about paying big bucks for a fake. I mean, $25-$45 for a “decent” fake? Maybe five years ago. Now, probably not. You’ll probably end up with something that looks like it came out of a gumball machine.
The whole “replica” watch thing is kinda funny, though, right? Like, I’d feel like a total poser rocking a fake Patek Philippe. I mean, come on! But a Tudor? Maybe. Depends on the vibe, I guess. It’s all about believability, innit?
And listen, don’t get me started on the jewelry scene. That’s a whole other can of worms. Finding genuinely cheap *and* decent jewelry? Good luck with that. You’re probably better off hitting up some local markets and just accepting that you’re buying costume jewelry.