Bangkok dry cleaning at a glance
Bangkok dry cleaning is priced per-garment, not per-kilogram. Typical 2026 ranges across central Bangkok specialists: dress shirt 150-200 THB, polo shirt 130-170 THB, t-shirt 130-150 THB, trousers 180-250 THB, jeans 150-200 THB, suit jacket 250-350 THB (unstructured) or 300-400 THB (canvassed), two-piece suit 400-600 THB, blazer 250-350 THB, casual dress 200-400 THB, cocktail dress with detail 300-500 THB, evening gown 500-1,500 THB depending on detail, silk blouse 200-300 THB, cashmere sweater 250-350 THB, wool coat 400-700 THB. Higher tier specialists (Snow White) sit at the upper end; mass-market chains (DryClinique, Patis) sit mid-range; small neighbourhood operators run cheaper but with less consistency.
Premium specialty pricing
Some items command specialist pricing because of complexity, fragility, or required expertise. Wedding dress cleaning runs 3,000-8,000 THB depending on size, embellishment, and detail; preservation packaging adds 2,000-4,000 THB. Leather jacket 600-1,200 THB. Designer handbag cleaning 800-2,500 THB depending on brand and material. Fur garment cleaning 1,500-3,500 THB. Evening gown with heavy beading 1,500-4,000 THB. These are jobs you genuinely want a specialist for — Snow White Dry Cleaning is the recognised authority for wedding dresses, leather, and fur in Bangkok with 25+ years of operation.
Pickup and delivery fees
Most Bangkok dry cleaners charge 100-200 THB for pickup and delivery, depending on distance and order size. Some larger chains (DryClinique, Patis) include free pickup for orders above a minimum (typically 500-800 THB total). Same-day rush service typically adds 50-100% surcharge on top of the standard per-garment rate. For comparison, our laundry service charges 100 THB flat for pickup and delivery regardless of order size, and our same-day surcharge is 100% (consistent with Bangkok norms).
How wet cleaning compares for everyday items
For garments that don't strictly require solvents, our wet cleaning at 100 THB/kg works out roughly: dress shirt ~25 THB-equivalent, polo shirt ~20 THB, trousers ~50 THB, casual dress ~75 THB, silk blouse ~30 THB, cashmere sweater ~50 THB. The savings are 60-80% compared to dry cleaning the same items. The trade-off is method: water-based cleaning uses different stain treatment and fabric handling than solvents. For everyday silk shirts and cashmere sweaters worn through Bangkok humidity, wet cleaning is genuinely the better service. For structured suits or fragile gowns, send to a specialist — see /dry-cleaning-bangkok for our honest referrals.
Hidden costs to watch for
Watch for: (1) per-pleat charges on pleated trousers (some shops add 50-100 THB), (2) lining repair fees (200-500 THB if disclosed at pickup, more if found during cleaning), (3) stain pre-treatment surcharges (100-300 THB), (4) rush surcharges that aren't quoted upfront, (5) buttonhole or zipper repair (often added without prior notice), (6) re-cleaning fees if you return an item dissatisfied (the policies vary widely). Reputable specialists quote a full price including known surcharges before processing. If a quote feels cheap relative to the table above, ask exactly what's included.
