Tues 31st March: Bangkok

I've decided to take the plunge and get a suit. I'm up first thing this morning and out to find a suitable tailor. I've scouted around and have one last look at the various shops before I commit. You can get 2 suits in some of the places for $200 and that includes 3 shirts and ties. Some of the shops with the best offers look a bit tatty. I don't want two suits. I'd prefer to spend slightly more and get a good quality suit than some of the cheap gear on display. I decide to go for a tailors that isnt all glitzy and doesn't have a sales rep outside trying to get you in. I'm pretty happy with the shop I visit, but what do I know? We choose a fabric that suits. I get measured up. I leave a deposit and am told to come back at 6pm for a fitting.

I have all day to kill now and as I'm shelling out a lot more than my daily budget I batten down the hatches and avoid spending money. There's great cinema in the Siam Plaza, acouple of stops up by sky train. I haven't been to the cinema in ages. Its only a couple of euro in to the best cinema I've ever been to so I spend the afternoon at the movies. In the evening I'm back at the Tailors for my fittting. The trousers have been completed but its the jacket which is the main concern for the tailor. Its half made, the sleeves have yet to be attached. I put on the jacket and its fascinatinf=g to watch the tailor go to work, concentrating on all the detail, marking the fabric, pinning it, adjustin it so the fit is good. I'm starting get excited about the whole business. Two tailored shirts are included in the deal with the suit. I feel all posh as I try on the shirt with the trousers. Its the best quality shirt I've ever worn. I could really get into the this suit lark. Can't wait to get to the wedding!!!