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Viewing not very far
« on: September 04, 2014, 01:29:03 AM »
I most probably need some new glasses and would like to know the procedure in Thailand to get them.

In the UK you can just go to any old shop and buy them, they test your eyes in front of you (surprise surprise) and off you go.

In France you have to go to a specialist first who tests your eyes and then gives you a prescription to go to a shop to buy them.

So if someone can tell me what the procedure is and somewhere to go in the Nong Din Daeng / Lahansai area I would appreciate it.

Off topic and humorous replies welcomed.

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Re: Viewing not very far
« Reply #1 on: September 04, 2014, 09:05:18 AM »
Mike,

I just got a pair of progressive lenses at Home Pro in Buriram.  Just walked into the place, they checked my eyes and 2 weeks later it was ready for pickup.  And there seems to be a lot of these type places around town. 

Will have to defer to someone in your immediate area to for specific recommendations. 


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« Reply #2 on: September 04, 2014, 09:14:59 AM »
If you find that you need to go to Buriram for your needs then you can't get much better than BuriramGarnWean.

To get there....Bangkok Bank on the corner. Turn right and head towards the fresh market. Continue straight on at the junction. The optician is about 200 yards down on the right. The window display is full of glasses, watches and clocks.

They have all of the testing equipment and your glasses will be ready within the hour.

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« Reply #3 on: September 04, 2014, 09:47:53 AM »
Of course, there's always "Top Choeron" (spelling?)...and a million of them around, it seems.  I've used them a couple of times, and they always had the glasses ready within an hour or two, as well.  They seemed a bit "pricey" last time, however!

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« Reply #4 on: September 04, 2014, 02:50:14 PM »
^^^^^

That would be Top Charoen...

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Re: Viewing not very far
« Reply #5 on: September 04, 2014, 02:56:44 PM »
I had great service from the optician in Big C

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« Reply #6 on: September 04, 2014, 03:45:22 PM »
I had great service from the optician in Big C
Confirm. I used them in the past also, good service, OK prices. sawadi
*Its near the shoes shop.

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Re: Viewing not very far
« Reply #7 on: September 04, 2014, 04:54:33 PM »
Eye glasses cost in Thailand is over the top. What cost you back home say 600 USD will set you back 1000 USD in Thailand. That said if you have no choice and have to purchase eyeglasses in Thailand the above advice is all good.

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Re: Viewing not very far
« Reply #8 on: September 04, 2014, 06:50:54 PM »
Top chareon in nang rong just a few doors down from kfc is probably your closest place

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Re: Viewing not very far
« Reply #9 on: September 04, 2014, 09:56:49 PM »
Thanks guys, most useful info.

@ban - that will be on the main road, on the left hand side if going towards Nong Ki ?

@GL - you should try France. 740euros for a pair of progressive lenses sunglasses - ok you can get cheaper, but they are still a rip off as the opticians have a monopoly and most people get them paid for by the work insurance (mutuelle).

@urleft, if you don't mind sharing how much did you pay for your progressives from HP. If you could split the cost out by frame / lenses that would be perfect.


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Re: Viewing not very far
« Reply #10 on: September 04, 2014, 10:07:30 PM »
I paid about 18,000 baht for the progressive lenses and frames.  Much less cost than I paid in the US. 


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« Reply #11 on: September 05, 2014, 08:51:22 AM »
I paid about 18,000 baht for the progressive lenses and frames.  Much less cost than I paid in the US.

Top Charoen Prasat. Progressive lense, tent and frames top range of lens. 43,000 baht. Thats 1350 USD. moneysmile

I had a set of specks for the price you paid and the quality stunk.
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« Reply #12 on: September 05, 2014, 10:33:09 AM »
I paid about 18,000 baht for the progressive lenses and frames.  Much less cost than I paid in the US.

Top Charoen Prasat. Progressive lense, tent and frames top range of lens. 43,000 baht. Thats 1350 USD. moneysmile

I had a set of specks for the price you paid and the quality stunk.

I had a problem with the frame, but lenses seem equal to what I had in the states.


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Re: Viewing not very far
« Reply #13 on: September 05, 2014, 12:17:20 PM »
correct on the left when heading towards nong ki also if you back up a little and go down the first side street towards the market theres another optician about 30 metres down on the corner (could be cheaper) not sure about progressive lenses but for standard glasses i paid 13000 bht at top chareon

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Re: Viewing not very far
« Reply #14 on: September 05, 2014, 12:48:24 PM »
I paid about 18,000 baht for the progressive lenses and frames.  Much less cost than I paid in the US.

Top Charoen Prasat. Progressive lense, tent and frames top range of lens. 43,000 baht. Thats 1350 USD. moneysmile

I had a set of specks for the price you paid and the quality stunk.

What's the tent for?

 

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