Siam Square, Pratunam, Phloen Chit & Ratchathewi
This eight-storey market in a mall has emerged as one of Bangkok’s top attractions. On any given weekend half of Bangkok's residents (and most of its…
Must-see shopping in Bangkok
Bangkok
This megamall on the Chao Phraya River has six floors dedicated to luxury shopping, encompassing everything from high-end to high street. It also rolls in…
Chinatown
Spanning a group of restored defunct Chinese warehouses on the western bank of the Chao Phraya River, this concept shopping complex combines the old-world…
Siam Square, Pratunam, Phloen Chit & Ratchathewi
With an open, almost market-like feel and an impressive variety of unique goods ranging from housewares to clothing (including lots of items by Thai…
Bangkok
Considered one of Bangkok's most popular night markets, Asiatique is housed within restored warehouses next to the Chao Phraya River. Expect clothing,…
Banglamphu
The main guesthouse strip in Banglamphu is a day-and-night shopping bazaar peddling all the backpacker 'essentials': profane T-shirts, bootleg DVDs of…
Siam Square, Pratunam, Phloen Chit & Ratchathewi
This open-air shopping zone is ground zero for teenage culture in Bangkok. Pop music blares out of tinny speakers, and gangs of youngsters in various…
Siam Square, Pratunam, Phloen Chit & Ratchathewi
As much an air-conditioned urban park as it is a shopping centre, Siam Paragon is home to Sea Life Ocean World, Major Cineplex and Gourmet Paradise, a…
Bangkok
Occupying the first four floors of the Mahanakhon skyscraper, this vast duty-free outlet is run by King Power, a Thai duty-free company that also owns…
Siam Square, Pratunam, Phloen Chit & Ratchathewi
Managed by one of Asia's best-known bookstore chains, this is Thailand's largest English-language bookshop. There's a vast catalogue of bestsellers,…
Banglamphu
Handicrafts with a conscience: this boutique is an atmospheric showcase for quality domestic wares, some of which are produced via fair-trade practices…
Thanon Sukhumvit
Arguably one of Bangkok's flashiest malls. Come for brands you're not likely to find elsewhere, or get lost in the Helix, a seemingly never-ending spiral…
Siam Square, Pratunam, Phloen Chit & Ratchathewi
Spanning eight storeys of more than 500 shops and 100 restaurants, CentralWorld is one of Southeast Asia’s largest shopping centres.
Bangkok
The emphasis at this night market is on the retro, from vintage clothes to kitschy antiques. With stalls and food trucks, van-based bars, land-bound pubs…
Thanon Sukhumvit
Shop for flat-weave rugs, pottery, reclaimed wood furniture, woven baskets and trinkets sourced by a husband-and-wife duo from Chiang Mai. Most of the…
Bangkok
Several upscale art and antique shops occupy the 3rd and 4th floors of this riverside mall. The vast majority of pieces appear to come from Myanmar and –…
Thanon Sukhumvit
A self-proclaimed 'lifestyle concept store', Another Story is probably more accurately described as an engaging assemblage of cool stuff. Even if you're…
Bangkok
As soon as you step through the doors of this museum-like shop, the earthy smell of dried grass and stained wood rushes to meet you. Rattan, yahn lí·pow …
Northern Bangkok
For a fun and light-hearted evening featuring copious amounts of food, booze and cheap shopping, consider a visit to Talat Rot Fai, one of Bangkok's most…
Thanon Sukhumvit
This monthly event is great for browsing through products of more than 60 community groups. For 20 years, ThaiCraft has marketed quality handicrafts by…
Northern Bangkok
A modern shopping centre located adjacent to Chatuchak Weekend Market, where you can find some fine souvenirs, handcrafted items and micro-furniture. Note…
Thanon Sukhumvit
The headquarters of this retro/world label is a chance to finally combine the university-era pastimes of record-browsing and drinking. Come to snicker at…
Banglamphu
Follow your nose: Nittaya is famous throughout Thailand for her pungent, high-quality curry pastes. Pick up a couple of takeaway canisters for prospective…
Bangkok
This three-storey antique shop, appropriately located in an antique shophouse, has everything necessary to deck out your fantasy colonial-era mansion…
Banglamphu
No time to make it to northern Thailand? No problem. At this shop you can get the type of colourful, hill-tribe-inspired clothes, cloth items and other…
Bangkok
You'll smell this place long before you get to its main entrance – in fact, you'll almost be drawn in by the fragrance exuding from the store. The brand's…
Siam Square, Pratunam, Phloen Chit & Ratchathewi
This vast store has a fantastic selection of sporting and outdoor adventure gear. You'll find camping and hiking accessories; gym clothing; personal…
Bangkok
Significantly more understated than many other city malls in Bangkok, this is a good place to shop for authentic curios, antiques and rare collectibles…
Siam Square, Pratunam, Phloen Chit & Ratchathewi
Instead of visiting that elephant show – which animal-welfare activists claim can harm the animals – consider a purchase at this stall. The elephant…
Siam Square, Pratunam, Phloen Chit & Ratchathewi
Guitar players can find excellent deals on international brands of axes at this well-stocked guitar store. If you've been looking around lately for that…
Siam Square, Pratunam, Phloen Chit & Ratchathewi
This pop-up-like boutique specialises in design-focused contemporary ceramics, paper products, furniture and other homewares, most of which are made by…
Thanon Sukhumvit
With his photographic memory for names, Bobby, one of Bangkok's most established tailors, will make you feel as important as the long list of ambassadors,…
Banglamphu
With nearly a century under its belt, this brand makes lozenges, inhalers, oils and balms rooted in Thai herbal medicine. Even if you are in satisfactory…
Siam Square, Pratunam, Phloen Chit & Ratchathewi
Siam Center, Thailand’s first shopping centre, was built in 1976 but thanks to a nip and tuck that gave it a grungy overhaul, it hardly shows its age. Its…
Siam Square, Pratunam, Phloen Chit & Ratchathewi
Smell like a wisp of fresh spring breeze with these botanical-based spa products. The soaps, shampoos and lotions are all natural, rooted in Thai…
Bangkok
The largest Jim Thompson outlet in town sells colourful silk handkerchiefs, place mats, wraps, cushions and a whole range of fashionable shirts and…
Thanon Sukhumvit
The Bangkok showroom of this nonprofit organisation features the vibrant cloth creations of Karen weavers from Mae Hong Son, in northern Thailand. It's…
Siam Square, Pratunam, Phloen Chit & Ratchathewi
Linked with Bangkok's garment district, which lies just north across Th Phetchaburi, is this five-storey mall stocked with a seemingly never-ending…
Thanon Sukhumvit
It's not the cheapest in town, but set prices, foreign management and, most importantly, good tailoring, have earned this outfit heaps of praise and…
Siam Square, Pratunam, Phloen Chit & Ratchathewi
This is one of the most premium shopping centres in central Bangkok, with countless designer stores and fine restaurants lining its five floors of…