Panthip Plaza, Bangkok

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    Panthip Plaza: The IT & Gadget Hub of Bangkok

    by machomikemd Written Oct 18, 2012 5327 reviews

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    This will be my Shopping Tips on Pantip Plaza

    Staying in the Center of the Pratunam Area and at the Petchaburi Road. I have to see Pantip Plaza as I haven't been there in my previous visits to bangkok. The Pantip Plaza is touted to be the main IT and electronic Hub of Bangkok and part of it's popularity (or notoriety as some will say) is that they also sell assorted counterfeit and pirated and jail break DVD Movies, PC Programs like Microsoft Office or Windows 7 and other assorted PC and Xbox 360 Games and a lot more counterfeit stuff and the stalls here have no pretense in selling these items (no attempt to hide them) hehehe. Aside from the counterfeit stuffs, they also sell legitimate electronics and mobile phones and smart phones and even appliances for the home. there is also some restaurants and a mini food court in the comples and a large selection of street food outside,

    open daily from 10 AM to 9 PM.

    What to buy: computer hardware, software, both pirated and legitimate accessories and other tech-related gadgets. mp3 ringing tones, jailbreak programs for Iphone, assorted pirated applications and computer programs, Pirated DVD's and Downloadable games and apps, the new 64 gigabyte SD and Micro SD Cards and a lot more.

    What to pay: haggling is expected as the prices of the goods here, even the counterfeit ones are negotiable.

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    Panthip Plaza: Good For Nothing if you are Farang

    by LaurenH10 Written Jun 24, 2012 1 reviews

    DVD Shop on the ground floor: This is a low quality bootleg shop owned or managed by crazy chinese woman. Actually even after you get burned buying your 200bht DVD or CD she tries to take it form you and won't give you the item. Also should have known better byt got a CD form them totally VIRUS INFECTED. Tried to let them know in a nice way that their merchandise ha a virus and she blew up at u and told us dirty farang get out of Thailand. However she is quite happy to take that Farang money.

    If you are a traveller with any common sense STAY AWAY form this place you will get burned on basically anything you buy here. If you want reputable electronics go to the Airport Shopping Centre, Tescos or Robinsons. At least you can return things if they aren't right or exchange them PANTIP IS DODGY AS! I believe anyone posting good things about this place must own a shop here because it is good for nothing!

    What to buy: Nothing worthwhile

    What to pay: A fortune on garbage

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  • Panthip Plaza: Wanna Buy Spy Recording Pen or Cam

    by PhillipNeopane Updated Apr 4, 2011 1 reviews

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    Actually , it is nice to visit and we may get lots of hardwares & softwares we want. Nothing makes me so special there cauz I've been to so many places like that before . Anyway , I'm pleased to visit and buy something i want there .

    What to buy: But , I can't find the hardware (Spy Camera or Spy Pen) there . I want that kind of hardware a lot . Now , I'm currently in Bangkok and wanna try for that product while I'm here . But I didn't find such hardwares there unfortunately . I may be careless for not seeing that products cauz tons of products make me tricks . :P So , could you plz tell me where can i get that kind of products in Bangkok ? Thanks in advance . Bye

    What to pay: around 0 - 200 $

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    Panthip Plaza: Pantip Plaza - Computer Geek's Heaven

    by mtcowgirl Updated Apr 4, 2011 123 reviews

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    One place that I can recommend visiting if you are at all into technology is Pantip Plaza on New Phetchaburi Road in Ratchathewi.

    The plaza is open from around 10am until 8-9pm every day. Each shops sets its own hours so it's best not to go right at opening or closing times.

    Most of the stores I visited did business on a cash basis, no credit cards taken. But don't worry if you start getting low on funds, there are several ATMs in the plaza! Using cash means that vendors normally do not charge VAT...and you probably won't get a detailed receipt either.

    What to buy: Pantip is a computer/technology geek's dream come true. The plaza doesn't look like much from the outside but once you step inside it's like coming into a technology wonderland. There are five stories of computer hardware, software, electronics, and accessory shops at very affordable prices.

    If you need quick computer repairs or upgrades, Pantip is also the place to go as the shops have good service and great prices!

    Pantip is sometimes the object of police raids as some stores do sell counterfiet software and Playstation games.

    What to pay: You can normally save aroun $50-100 off normal retail prices on electronics and computer accessories but you really should know what you are going to buy and research the prices before going shopping.

    The prices are slightly negotiable but you won't get most shops to budge much off the price because they are already discounted. To get an idea of retail prices, you can go to the top floor and look in Data IT...then go downstairs to the other smaller shops and check for discounts :)

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    Panthip Plaza: Cheap Software/Music/Videos

    by Paul_the_Seeker Updated Apr 4, 2011 26 reviews

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    Spy Shot Inside Panthip Plaza

    This is the place to find anything to do with computers, hardware or software. It's a great place to violate copyright laws and get bootleg versions of software for PC and Macintosh, games for consoles, MP3's, VCD's, and DVD's. It is a large building in the Pratunam area of the city. You can find other gadgets (cameras and electronic doo-dads) and food too (S&P, KFC, and a small food court). It can get crowded and beware of the guys approaching you saying "sexy movie" and motion you to follow them. Could be a sting operation.

    What to buy: Software CD's go for around 100-200 baht per disc. Some of these discs are crammed with thousands of dollars of software. There's no guarantee they will work, but most usually do (I've heard). Also, be careful about the movie DVD's. Some recent releases are actually videotaped in movie theaters and recorded on disc as a VCD (some customers report), so if it has not yet been officially released on DVD, beware.

    There was a crackdown on pirated media, so Panthip, for a while, was not what it used to be. It is reverting back to normal now. The police make occasional busts on a vendor once in a while to show that they are working. Therefore, the software vendors do not keep their stock in the stores. Customers must wait 10-15 minutes after they pay, so that a runner can go down to a van or other secret storage area to retrieve the discs (so they say).

    The Fortune Town IT Mall near the corner of Ratchadaphisek Road and Rama IX is a newer center for computer-related goods. There is a subway station nearby (Phra Ram IX). Service seems to be nicer here, it is not as crowded as Panthip, and it is cleaner too.

    MBK Center also has a few software and game shops. It is also cell-phone heaven.

    Check out the informative website below. Note the different types of movie-DVD's. Don't hate me for not sending you to this site in the first place.

    What to pay: 100 or 200 baht per software CD.

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    Panthip Plaza: Panthip Plaza

    by Cathy&Gary Written Apr 10, 2009 707 reviews

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    Panthip Plaza is opposite the Amari Watergate Hotel on Petchburi Road.

    Absolutely everything computer related can be found here over seven floors of computer buff's heaven.

    The majority of computer software, Play Station games and DVD's are copies and prices range from 100 - 200 baht per disc.

    You can buy legitimate software here as well though it can be very expensive and you also must be very careful that you are actually buying the real thing.

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    Panthip Plaza: IT Center

    by limledi Updated Jan 23, 2009 895 reviews

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    Pantip Plaza is an indoor IT shopping mall located on New Phetchaburi Road in Ratchathewi district, Bangkok, Thailand. The sale of counterfeit software and DVDs are some reasons behind this mall's success and notoriety. Pantip Plaza is open daily from 10 AM to 9 PM. The stores within the plaza are free to operate their own hours. However, by 7:30 PM to 8 PM, many of the stores are already closing down. There are hundreds of small shops specializing in computer hardware, software and accessories, including parts, repair, modifications, networking, second hand, laptops, Macintosh and peripherals. Pantip has restaurants on the ground floors. Food courts on the mezzanine level and second floor offer a wide selection of Thai cuisine, desserts and drinks. General price range for foods is between 30 baht to 40 baht, desserts 15 baht.

    What to buy: Computer hardware, software and accessories, including parts, repair, modifications, networking, second hand, laptops, Macintosh and peripherals.

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    Panthip Plaza: Panthip Plaza - The Computer City

    by kenningst Written Sep 20, 2008 529 reviews

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    There are so many computer and electronic shops all congregate inside this one mall that if you can find the parts or items that you want here, you will not find it anywhere else in Thailand! Just kidding... but seriously you will find the stuffs that you want here. Both hardware and software....

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    PANTIP PLAZA

    by ancient_traveler Written Jun 21, 2008 919 reviews

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    outside Pantip Plaza

    Pantip Plaza, IT City, located on the 7th floor, is an excellent place to sort out all your electronic needs and all goods come with a manufacturer’s warranty.

    What to buy: The remaining six floors feature everything from computer parts to software, mp3 players, laptops and desktop computers.

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    Panthip Plaza: Want Gadget? Go Pantip

    by voodo0 Written Jan 15, 2008 65 reviews

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    What to buy: The mother of them all. Walking through the main entrance of this multi-storey IT complex, u'll be greeted with the latest copy software for sale (100B - 150B), along with DVD's, MP3 CD's, and anything else that can be put on disk. If u're looking for a new wireless mouse, USB stick, CD-Rom drive, latest toys, or whatever u can think of, sift ur way through as many vendors as possible to compare prices and find the best deal.

    What to pay: Most IT brands are well-represented, and the safest places to buy from are credible and established outlets. The secret is to take ur time, and to compare prices. To put it simply, Pantip is a must, especially if u' e shopping on a budget. Even just for the experience, it's well worth ur time to explore the sheer variety of IT products on offer, packed from floor to ceiling.

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