Clothing shopping in Thailand
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Raja’s Fashions
One of Bangkok’s famous tailors, Raja’s gets a mixed bag of reviews but the majority swear by the service and quality.
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Maw Hawm Anian
A good place to buy môr hôrm in town, about 60m from the southeastern gate (Pratu Chai) into the old city.
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Phuket Mermaids
If mermaids had a choice, they’d surely cast off their fish tails for these chic, sequined bikinis, made of high-quality lycra. One of 10 boutiques, this Thai-based company was founded by a Spanish businesswoman who wanted to solve the kingdom’s shortage of undies and swimwear in foreigner sizes.
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Lea Silk
Dutch-born textile artist Lea Laarakker Dingjan employs village women in the famed silk-weaving province of Surin to produce the jewel-toned fabric that she uses as a canvas for her striking modern designs. A percentage of the profits from her store is re-invested into the weaving communities.
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Siddharta
A French import company brings its globetrotting treasures from Bali and Nepal to the shores of Samui. The racks are filled with cool geometric beach cover-ups and flower appliqué skirts – fashionable replacements, if you grow tired of the contents of your suitcase.
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Coffee Junction Store
If you’ve exhausted your souvenir tolerance with far too many factory-made chotchke, go local at this small shop tucked nicely into the far end of this main street café. Pick up a few coconut-based body products made by Samui’s very own Simply Samui company.
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Greyhound
Greyhound makes sleek streetwear - basics with an edge - for urbanites. Like many fashion houses, it has expanded to become a lifestyle brand that includes minimalist cafés and spin-off brands (Playhound and Grey). Also in Siam Center and Siam Paragon.
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Tuk’s Paradise
Got a suitcase full of clothes that make you sweat in this climate? Go for the gauzy fabrics of Tuk’s batik wear. Pick up a few matching outfits from the 2nd floor children’s gallery and you’ll have pieced together the family cult uniform.
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Vanities
Two Bangkokian fashionistas have opened this dress boutique for the vacationing urbanite. Selections hail from Bangkok, Hong Kong and India, and are a welcome relief from the faux-hippie dress peddlers elsewhere on the beach.
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Monkey Island
This glass-enclosed shop carries hip T-shirts emblazoned with Samui-inspired designs, like coconuts, tropical flowers and the island’s name. But the designs are worldly enough to pass in nontouristy circles.
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Dakota
The American West has fascinated Thai hippies since the Vietnam War era and has spawned a cottage industry of leatherworkers like Dakota which makes tasselled bags, jackets and other cowboy accoutrements.
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Chabaa
If Putumayo put out clothes instead of music, you'd have Chabaa, which specialises in global ethno-chic. You'll find brightly coloured embroidered tops and skirts plus big-statement jewellery.
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Chandra
Ethno-chic has come a long way since those embroidered hem sacks of yore. Chandra scours Asia, but mainly Bali, for wispy dresses that show off newly acquired suntans.
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House on Samui
For wash-and-wear gals and guys, these natural cotton clothes come from Thailand’s textile capital of Chiang Mai and will put the flower child back into your wardrobe.
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Motif & Maris
To target your shopping, try Motif & Maris, which sells dolls and various other low-tech toys made by charities aiding women.
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Starfish Boutique
More trendsetting than trendy, the boutique arm of this restaurant-café dares to be flamboyant with fashion bearing a Bangkok pedigree.
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Marco Tailors
Dealing solely in men’s suits, this longstanding and reliable tailor has a wide selection of banker-sensibility wools and cottons.
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City Silk
City Silk specialises in silk tailoring for women. English is spoken here, and the service is friendly and professional.
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Pinky Tailors
Custom-made suit jackets have been Mr Pinky’s speciality for 35 years. Located behind the Mahatun Building.
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Scout Story
Scout Story specialises in scouting clothing and accessories from around the world.
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Bang! Bang!
Bang! Bang! features custom-designed hand-drawn T-shirts of various celebrities.
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Forchong
Recommended by both locals and expat residents, this long-standing tailor does quality work.
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Real Gold
The shirts at Real Gold blend modern and traditional Thai designs.
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