Choosing a tailor
Are Bangkok Tailors Good Quality? An Honest Answer
Question answered: “Is a Bangkok tailored suit good quality?”
By Tony Ram, Second-generation owner, Peninsula Bespoke Tailor · Updated
Bangkok tailors range from excellent to poor. The good ones use real wool, proper construction and fittings, and their suits compare well with far more expensive suits at home. The poor ones rush cheap fabric through in a day. The difference is the tailor you choose, so check fabric, construction, fittings and reviews.
What does a good Bangkok suit look like?
- Clean collar that hugs your neck
- Smooth back with no pulling
- Patterns matched at the seams
- Neat buttonholes and edges
- Named, quality fabric
Why do some people have bad experiences?
Usually because they chose the cheapest package, were brought by a tout, or had no time for a fitting. Those suits are made to a price, not to a standard.
How does Peninsula approach quality?
We've been tailoring in Bangkok since 1969. We take 30 measurements, recommend fittings, offer 1,000+ fabrics and back our work with a Perfect Fit Guarantee.
Frequently asked questions
- Is a Bangkok suit as good as Savile Row?
- Top Savile Row work uses more fittings and hand work, but a good Bangkok suit is excellent value.
- Do Bangkok suits last?
- Good fabric and construction last for years.
- What's the biggest quality risk?
- Skipping fittings.
Your Bangkok tailor
Make your garment with Peninsula Bespoke Tailor
Bring what you learned in this guide to a personal fabric and fitting consultation. Visit us at 839 Silom Road, Soi 17 and Pramuan Road, Bang Rak, Bangkok 10500, Thailand. We are open daily 09:00–21:00. Call or WhatsApp +66 89 477 9926 or email info@peninsulabespoketailor.com.