Manchester Tailor BKK

Manchester Tailor BKK is a bespoke tailor on Soi Ram Buttri, a quiet lane a short walk from Khao San Road in Bangkok's old town. It is known for affordable suit packages and fast turnaround, and it serves locals and travelers from around the world.

The business works from its own workshop, where each suit is drafted onto a paper pattern made for one client, cut by hand and finished by hand. It sells its work as packages, which makes it easy for visitors to plan several pieces in one visit.

The range covers suits, shirts, trousers, blazers, waistcoats, overcoats and tuxedos, as well as women's suits and dresses and suits for children. It can also copy a garment from a sample or a photo. Fabrics run from affordable options to more premium choices, and the cut, lapels, buttons and lining can all be customized.

An order begins with a consultation, followed by measurements and a paper pattern. Most orders need one or two fittings and are ready in two to three days, and an express service can make a suit within 24 hours. Fittings can also be held at a client's hotel, home or office, and video consultations are available for clients abroad.

Packages start at about $145 for a suit and a shirt, $320 for two suits and three shirts, and $495 for three suits and five shirts, with a ladies' package at about $470. A complimentary private car collects clients in Bangkok and nearby provinces and takes them back, finished orders can be shipped worldwide, and the business offers free alterations for life. For a well-made suit on a sensible budget, its packages make planning simple.