Want to get a tattoo in Bangkok that's top quality, safe and hygienic? Legendary tattoo artist Jimmy Wong is your man
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It's almost a rite of passage now that when you go travelling, you get a tattoo. For some, the best way to commemorate a particularly memorable trip is getting a permanent reminder of it etched into their skin. Of course, if you're a stranger in a strange land you need to know where to go to get a high quality tattoo safely done. A good friend of mine recently got a tattoo done at Jimmy Wong's in Bangkok on Sukhumvit Soi 5 . Mr Wong is a legend amongst tattooists and recognised as one of Bangkok's best tattoo artists, regularly receiving plaudits for the quality of his work and hygienic working conditions. His sister Joy is also an accomplished tattoo artist in her own right and also works on the premises. (There's a couple of threads on ThaiVisa.com where his work is recommended, and there's plenty more tattoo discussion on various Thailand forums).
You can also read this in-depth article about Jimmy Wong by Mike McCabe at Tattoos.com and watch this 5 minute interview with Jimmy, including footage of the master at work.
Jimmy Wong has his own slightly chaotic website, although you won't find him at work this week during the 16th to 18th May - he'll be in Pattaya managing the second World Tattoo Arts Festival and Exhibition, a gathering of over 200 of the world's best tattoo artists. You can find full details on his site. Last year's Tattoo Festival, the first of its kind, was a resounding success - there are some great photos of of individual tattoos on MyBKK.com
Thailand is a particularly interesting place to investigate getting a tattoo because for the Thais, tattoos have a deep spiritual significance - they are never mere decoration. The Thailand Tattoo Temple, located a couple of hours outside Bangkok, holds an annual Tattoo Festival where hundreds gather to have the tattoos sanctified and reblessed. You can go there any time of year to request a tattoo from the monks, but it's using traditional, non-sterilised methods, so it's only for the brave. Perhaps the most famous recipient of a Thai tattoo is Angelina Jolie, who travelled to Thailand to be tattooed by master Thai artist Ajarn Noo - there's more about it at the end of the Thailand Tattoo Temple story, including links to some pix.
Current tattoo auctions on Ebay:
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 Body art 10 × Tattoo Design Practice SKIN Flexible new  US $25.35
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 NEW DESIGN PROF TATTOO KIT COMPLETE WITH 3 GUNS US $119.91
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 Tattoo Flash Set F 10 Sheets of Quality Designs $$$ US $7.99
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 TATTOO KIT 3 MACHINE GUN TUBE NEEDLES TIPS W Designs US $30.99
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 Tattoo Machine Steel Frame Anchor Design 8 Wraps NEW US $12.45
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 Tattoo Machine Steel Frame Elephant Design 8 Wraps NEW US $12.45
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 Tattoo Flash Set G 10 Sheets of Quality Designs $$$$ US $7.99
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 How to Tattoo Flash Designs Got Ink Graphic Body Art CD US $.77
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 100 Japanese Demon Design Outline Book Tattoo Picture US $23.99
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 40 sheets TATTOO FLASH ART DESIGNS SET US $20.50
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 50 sheets TATTOO FLASH ART DESIGNS SET US $31.00
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 Tattoo Machine Liner Bronze Leaf Design 8 Wraps NEW US $13.74
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 Tattoo Machine Steel Frame Phoenix Design 8 Wraps NEW US $18.89
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 Tattoo Machine Liner Blue Scorpion Design 8 Wraps NEW US $13.74
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 Tattoo Machine Liner White Scorpion Design 8 Wraps NEW US $13.74
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 2009 BRAND NEW DESIGN TATTOO MACHINE GUN FOR LINER US $39.00
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 2009 BRAND NEW DESIGN TATTOO MACHINE GUN FOR SHADER US $44.00
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 2009 NEW DESIGN TATTOO MACHINE FOR SHADER US $55.00
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 Tattoo Flash Set H 10 Sheets of Quality Designs $$$ US $7.99
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 TATTOO Street Sign signs shop tattoos designs ink gun US $6.99
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 TATTOO SHOP Street Sign tattoos tribal designs art gun US $6.99
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 20 sheets TATTOO FLASH ART DESIGNS SET 2 US $4.95
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 26 sheets TATTOO FLASH ART DESIGNS SET US $9.95
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 FREE SHIP LOT design Araneid Temporary Tattoo W15 US $2.15
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 New Unique Design Black Tattoo Machine Gun Kit US $17.00
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 NEW Star Design 360° Tattoo Foot Pedal for Power Supply US $10.75
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 60 NEHA MEHNDI HENNA TATTOOS TUBES Free Design Book US $70.00
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 Brand NEW 3 Designs Temporary Tattoo Butterfly Sticker US $.77
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 Fake Temporary Tattoo Arm Sleeve Design Henna Body Art US $3.95
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 ANGEL CROSS ROSE WIZARD PRINTABLE TATTOO 1000 DESIGNS US $7.58
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| Featured & recommended hotels in Bangkok by travelhappy.info | |||
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Sukhumvit Road, Soi from THB 1799 |
Petchburi Road from THB 2450 |
Pratunam, near Centr from THB 1449 |
Sukhumvit Road, Soi from THB 750 |
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