Chiang Rai
Come Sunday evening, the stretch of Th Sankhongnoi from Soi 2 heading west is closed to traffic and in its place are vendors selling clothes, handicrafts…
Must-see shopping in Thailand
Chiang Mai
This long-established company sells fine cracked-glazed celadon ceramics in a lovely fretwork-covered teak building from the time of the British teak…
Chiang Mai
Baskets and ornate needlework from the provinces are the offerings at this missionary-backed, fair-trade shop near the McCormick Hospital. It also runs a…
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…
Chiang Rai
If you’re in town on a Saturday evening, don't miss the open-air Walking Street, an expansive street market focusing on all things Chiang Rai, from…
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…
Phuket
A lovely, smart branch of Phuket's favourite homegrown organic beauty brand. Stock up on rose-infused salt scrubs, green-tea face creams, jasmine…
Phuket Town
Th Thalang morphs into a busy Sunday afternoon/evening market where local creatives sell vintage clothing and quirky homemade goods (leather purses,…
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…
Phuket
A stunning collection of exotic prints, light fabrics, sparkly accessories, leather bags, elegant dresses and bold-coloured bikinis make Baru a hit with…
Phuket
A glossy women's designer boutique loved for its boldly patterned island-chic kaftans and dresses, often jewel-adorned and most of them made from silk and…
Phuket Town
Shelves at this hole-in-the-wall fashion shop are stocked with quality silk scarves, lacquerware from Myanmar, sarongs, linen shirts, colourful bags and…
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,…
Ko Samui
Just a block inland from the pier, this pretty street is lined with wooden shophouses, Chinese lanterns and caged singing birds, with souvenir shops…
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…
Ko Samui
This delightful little jewellery shop has a choice array of finely worked silver bracelets, necklaces and earrings. Prices start at around 30B for a pair…
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…
Maya Lifestyle Shopping Center
Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai's flashiest shopping centre hides behind a geometric facade, with all the big international brands, a whole floor of electronics, a good…
Ubon Ratchathani
You’ll find a good assortment of affordable, stylish, contemporary Thai clothing, plus bags and fabric (much of it coloured with natural dyes) at this…
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…
Ko Lanta
For unique, quality, colour-bursting hammocks, crafted by rural villagers and threatened Mlabri tribespeople in Northern Thailand, don't miss Hammock…
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…
Phuket
A beautiful gallery filled with fine Southeast Asian and Chinese modern and traditional art, mixed with a few antiques and original prints and lithographs…
Nong Khai Walking Street Market
Nong Khai
This weekly street festival featuring music, handmade items and food takes over the promenade every Saturday night. It's smaller, but far more pleasant…
Chiang Mai
The display cases here are like a library of Lanna textiles, with reams of silk and cotton shawls, scarves and hill-tribe costumes. You're guaranteed to…
Chiang Khong
On Wednesday and Saturday during high season, Chiang Khong’s main street hosts a market with a decent spread of local eats (mains 30B to 60B) and a small…
Nan
A short walk from Wat Phumin, Peera offers high-quality local textiles, mostly comprising women’s skirts and blouses, as well as some men's shirts. Look…
Northern Thailand
Every Saturday afternoon Phrae hosts Kat Korng Kow, an open-air market held at the western end of Th Kham Leu. It's mostly food on offer, but there's also…
Chiang Mai
A Chiang Mai institution, with a well-organised and well-stocked bookshop upstairs, and a magazine shop downstairs packed with international mags from…
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…
Nan
Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening, the stretch of Th Pha Kong in front of Wat Phumin is closed and vendors set up shop to sell food, textiles,…
Chiang Mai
In the southwestern corner of the old city, Mengrai Kilns keeps the tradition of Thai handmade pottery alive, with cookware, dining sets, ornaments and…
Chiang Mai
High-end hill-tribe crafts, from off-the-loom textiles to baskets, are sold at this economic-development shop, which provides assistance for Karen…
Lampang
Lampang has its own Walking Street market along charming Th Talad Gao. On Saturday and Sunday evenings, the usual traffic is replaced by souvenir,…
Nan
This small but classy shop sells a huge variety of locally designed and produced silver items, including Hmong and Yao jewellery such as bracelets,…
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…
Siam Square, Pratunam, Phloen Chit & Ratchathewi
This home-grown brand specialises in cool leather goods, but you may not even recognise the medium under the layers of bright embroidery and chunky jewels.
