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Narayana Phand
As a not-for-profit enterprise for distributing villagers' handicrafts, Narayana Phand has its heart in the right place, although it feels a bit like a souvenir factory. Regardless, the gaudy souvenirs are handy.
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Sampeng Lane
Sampeng Lane is a narrow artery running parallel to Th Yaowarat and bisecting the commercial areas of Chinatown and Phahurat. The Chinatown portion of Sampeng is lined with wholesale shops of hair accessories, pens, stickers, household wares and beeping, flashing knick-knacks. In the vicinity of Th Chakrawat gem and jewellery shops abound. Weekends are horribly crowded, and it takes a gymnast's flexibility to squeeze past the pushcarts, motorcycles and other roadblocks.
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Suan Lum Night Bazaar
Only a few years old, this night-time souvenir market was just finding its niche when developers announced its closure. Possible redevelopment includes Thailand's tallest skyscraper, yet another mega-mall and maybe even a faux floating market. But court battles between competing interests have kept the night bazaar in limbo. Although there are still some vendors, no one knows how long they'll remain before being evicted.
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SV Jewellery
With a big showroom on bustling Th Charoen Krung, SV Jewellery isn't just a shop for girly baubles and body decorations. You'll find cuff links in all sizes, shapes and attitudes, silver elephants, enormous gleaming photo frames and key rings.
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Taekee Taekon
This atmospheric shop has a decent selection of Thai textiles from the country's main silk-producing areas, especially northern Thailand, as well as assorted local knick-knackery and interesting postcards not widely available elsewhere.
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Tamnan Mingmuang
As soon as you step through the doors of this museumlike shop, the earthy smell of dried grass and stained wood rush to meet you. Rattan, yan lipao (a fern-like vine), water hyacinth woven into silk-like patterns, and coconut shells carved into delicate bowls are among the exquisite pieces that will outlast flashier souvenirs available on the streets.
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Thai Nakorn
This family-owned enterprise has been in business for 70 years and often fills commissions from the Royal family for nielloware and silver ornaments. Silver-moulded cases and clutches, ceremonial bowls and tea sets are also among the offerings. If you can navigate the language, ask to go behind the showroom to witness the aged artisans at work.
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