Siam Square, Pratunam, Phloen Chit & Ratchathewi
If you can tolerate the crowds and annoying pornography vendors (‘DVD sex? DVD sex?’), Pantip, a multistorey computer and electronics warehouse, might…
Must-see shopping in Thailand
Kad Farang Wednesday Night Market
Chiang Mai
Wednesday evenings are the best time to visit this outdoor shopping mall, when the parking lot is turned into a walking night market with vendors selling…
Phuket Town
On the western fringes of town, Phuket's major shopping centre is an air-conditioned giant crammed with international brands like Zara, Mango, Boots and H…
Thanon Sukhumvit
Catering to an innate Thai need for wacky objects to be photographed in front of, this huge mall is worth a visit for the spectacle as much as the…
Nakhon Ratchasima (Khorat)
Along with Terminal 21, this is one of the Isan region's two largest and glossiest shopping malls. It has many non-shopping attractions such as a movie…
Chiang Mai
Filled with tables of vendors selling knitted caps, hill-tribe trinkets, wooden elephants, carved soaps and other cottage-industry wares. Also the spot…
Siam Square, Pratunam, Phloen Chit & Ratchathewi
Souvenir-quality handicrafts are given fixed prices and comfortable air-conditioning at this government-run facility. You won’t find anything here that…
Banglamphu
This family-owned enterprise has been in business for 70 years and often fills commissions from the royal family for silver ornaments. Silver cases and…
Chiang Mai
A great stop for fragrant herbal balms, scrubs, creams, soaps and shampoos, all made in Chiang Mai with natural ingredients. There are several Herb Basics…
Udon Thani Province
Dozens of shops sell a great variety of silk and cotton, both raw fabric and finished clothes. Much of it is hand-woven in this district, but other styles…
Hat Kata
Handwoven linen dresses, shirts, shawls, trousers and other men's and women's fashion, mostly locally made with hemp and organic cotton, are the…
Hat Kata
Because one bikini is never enough. Drop into this teensy boutique to stock up on skimpy, affordable two-pieces in a rainbow of colours, styles and…
Thanon Sukhumvit
Boasting more than 16,000 books, Dasa is Bangkok’s best-stocked used bookstore. A frequently updated list of stock (also available online) makes it easy…
Phuket Town
Dip into a split-level world of bold, powerful, locally inspired abstract oil canvases that throw light on contentious hot topics such as urban expansion,…
Chinatown
A shopping centre in Bangkok's Little India. Expect lots of shops selling chintzy clothes, sparkly jewellery and a handful of fast-food-type restaurants,…
Bangkok
Much more fun to explore than the typically faceless Bangkok handicraft shop, the selection at this old-time outlet includes attractive woven baskets,…
Udon Thani Province
Across from Wat Na Kha Taewee temple entrance, this shop has as good a fabric selection as any in the village: the mát·mèe in particular is exquisite. A…
Siam Square, Pratunam, Phloen Chit & Ratchathewi
This rabbit warren of stalls is the undisputed epicentre of Bangkok's garment district. The vendors spill from the covered market area to dozens of nearby…
Siam Square, Pratunam, Phloen Chit & Ratchathewi
Dealing solely in men’s suits, this long-standing and reliable tailor has a wide selection of banker-sensibility wools. If you’re considering getting…
Chiang Rai
Adjacent to the bus station off Th Phahonyothin is Chiang Rai’s night market. On a much smaller scale than the one in Chiang Mai, it is nevertheless an OK…
Siam Square, Pratunam, Phloen Chit & Ratchathewi
Ostensibly a shop selling gardening equipment, this boutique is also a clever place to pick up retro Thai-style homewares (check out the enamel dishes),…
Udon Thani
With just a handful of the hundreds of vendors selling handmade items, Udon's Walking Street doesn't rise to the level of the markets in Chiang Mai and…
Phuket Town
A fun and intriguing artist-owned shophouse featuring mythical creatures and abstract portraits in minimalist grey-dominated oils on canvas, with splashes…
Chiang Mai
Sleekly contemporary, this high-class jewellery studio makes top-quality rings, pendants and earrings using silver, gold and precious stones. It also runs…
Northeastern Thailand
A popular stop for out-of-town Thais, this store south of the fountain has a large selection of souvenir foods, plus other ordinary souvenirs. It's 800m…
Bangkok
Lin might be a bit pricier than your average Bangkok silver shop but you know you're getting the genuine article. You can pick up classic pieces such as…
Chiang Mai
One of a string of ma-and-pa antique shops selling ceramics, statues, carvings and bronzes of hard-to-determine age and authenticity. Pick something…
Banglamphu
This small but atmospheric shop has a decent selection of Thai textiles from the country’s main silk-producing areas, especially northern Thailand, as…
Khao Yai National Park
Modelled after a Tuscan village, Palio draws in upper-middle-class Thais with its cobbled lanes, fountain plaza, piped classical European music, cafes,…
Nong Khai
This place sells high-quality, handwoven fabrics and clothing (ready-made or made to order) that help fund development projects around Nong Khai. The mát…
Bangkok
Warehouse 30 takes the form of a string of restored WWII–era warehouses housing a cafe, a high-end florist, a shop selling curated vintage items and…
Chiang Mai
A vast cathedral to consumerism, with floor after floor of apparel, electronics and food, plus the inevitable multiscreen cinema. The Northern Village on…
Phuket
The Rawai/Chalong branch of this much-loved Phuket-based beauty brand. The shop offers a variety of oil extracts, body scrubs, creams, gels and other…
Khon Kaen
Ton Tann is an attractive open space where some vendors sell modern handmade crafts. There's also a fashion zone, an art gallery and many restaurants.
Chiang Mai
If you have time to burn while at the Arcade Bus Terminal (off Rte 11), head over to the Star Avenue Lifestyle Mall by Building 3, which has air…
Siam Square, Pratunam, Phloen Chit & Ratchathewi
Suit jackets have been Mr Pinky’s speciality for 35 years. His custom-made dress shirts, for both men and women, also have dedicated fans. Pinky is…
Phuket Town
Beautiful bags handwoven in Chiang Rai and all-natural moisturisers, soaps, scrubs, body mists, massage oils and candles, from a Phuket-born spa brand now…
Kanchanaburi Province
Attached to the eponymous cafe, Baan Unrak sells fun modern scarves, bags and dresses inspired by traditional Karen fabrics. Souvenirs from 75B.
Chiang Mai
An eclectic collection of sterling silver and stone jewellery, silk scarves and other trinkets fills this unsigned store near Pratu Tha Phae. It's good…
Pai
Every evening, a walking street forms in the centre of town, with vendors selling food, clothes, souvenirs and knick-knacks. It's far busier during high…
