Comparisons
Bangkok vs Hoi An: Where to Get a Suit Made
Question answered: “Bangkok or Hoi An for tailored suits?”
By Tony Ram, Second-generation owner, Peninsula Bespoke Tailor · Updated
Hoi An in Vietnam is famous for cheap, fast tailoring, with hundreds of shops in a small town. Bangkok has fewer, more established tailors, better fabric ranges and easier international flights. Hoi An can be cheaper; Bangkok is often better for higher-grade fabrics and business suits. In both, quality depends entirely on the shop.
How do they compare?
| Bangkok | Hoi An | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Moderate | Often lower |
| Fabric range | Wide, including European mills | Varies; many local fabrics |
| Speed | Days | Often very fast |
| Getting there | Major international hub | Fly to Da Nang, then drive |
| Best for | Business suits, quality fabrics | Budget orders, casual pieces |
What are the risks in each?
Both have shops that rush cheap work for tourists. Check fabric, construction, fittings and reviews wherever you go.
Which should I choose?
If Bangkok is on your route, you don't need to make a special trip. If you're holidaying in central Vietnam, Hoi An is fun for casual pieces.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Hoi An cheaper than Bangkok?
- Often, though fabric quality varies.
- Which has better quality?
- It depends on the shop.
- Can Bangkok tailors ship like Hoi An tailors?
- Yes, we ship to 195 countries.
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