Chiang Mai
Set in an atmospheric teak house with marble floors, Vila Cini sells high-end, handmade silks, decorative items and cotton textiles that are reminiscent…
Must-see shopping in Thailand
Chiang Mai
A little marooned in the southwest of the city, beyond Rte 11, this quieter suburban shopping centre has the inevitable cinema and food court, along with…
Udon Thani
There's a great selection of silk and cotton, including some natural-dyed fabrics, at this large spot northwest of Nong Prajak lake. Look for the big sign…
Bangkok
Conveniently linked to the Skytrain is this modern shopping centre on Th Silom. Inside you'll find a mix of fashion boutiques, homeware stores, cafes and…
Northern Thailand
A good place to buy sêua môr hôrm (indigo-dyed cotton shirts, from 200B) in town. The shop is about 60m from the southeastern gate (Pratu Chai) into the…
Chiang Mai
Taking ethnic fashion uptown, Chabaa is a cavern of clothes, jewellery and accessories in radiant, room-filling primary colours, sourced from Thailand,…
Ko Samui
The biggest and busiest of Samui’s fresh markets, with takeaway food that is great for loading up on ahead of a picnic. There's also a fresh fish market…
Chanthaburi
This street is well-stocked with shops selling cut and uncut gems of varying quality – a good addition to the weekend Gem Market.
Chiang Mai
The collector's best friend, this cluttered shop has been trading old bric-a-brac from the hills for years. It specialises mainly in textiles, lacquerware…
Northern Thailand
Located just east of Wat Phra That Hariphunchai, Kad Khua Moong Tha Sing is a souvenir market selling local items such as dried lam yai (longan fruit) and…
Sangkhlaburi Walking Street Market
Kanchanaburi Province
Crafts, cultural performances and lots of food are available in the town centre, one block east of the night market, on Saturday nights. Closed during the…
Chiang Mai
A branch of the popular store, offering fragrant herbal balms, scrubs, creams, soaps and shampoos made with natural ingredients.
Hat Patong
Cartoon-like canvases of elephants, serious semi-abstract portraits, Thai landscapes and a few Phuket scenes are up for grabs at this laid-back gallery…
Thanon Sukhumvit
If the verdant colours of Thai silk evoke frumpy society matrons, then you're a candidate for Almeta's earth-tones, similar in hue to raw sugar or lotus…
Mae Hong Son
Maneerat has a selection of Shan and Burmese items, as well as Buddha images, jewellery and local art and traditional clothing. There's no Roman-script…
Northern Bangkok
A stall at Chatuchak Weekend Market that has an equal blend of tacky and worthwhile items, ranging from traditionally dressed dolls to commemorative…
Hat Patong
This massive megamall, right opposite Jung Ceylon, opened in 2018. It's filled with Thai and international brands.
Mae Sot
Every Saturday evening the small street by the police station is closed to traffic, and in its place are vendors selling handicrafts, clothes and food.
Ko Tao
Principally selling wine, this enterprising shop feeds expat palates imported coffee, cheese, cold cuts and other desirable gastronomic necessities.
Chiang Mai
A rambling shop along 'book alley' (Th Chang Moi Kao), with a good selection of English-language guidebooks and stacks of crime and thriller novels.
Bangkok
Suits at this tailor to Thailand’s royalty and elite don’t come cheap and the cuts can be somewhat conservative, but the quality is unsurpassed.
Siam Square, Pratunam, Phloen Chit & Ratchathewi
A carefully curated assemblage of modern, mostly Thai-made housewares, knick-knacks, clothing and accessories for the Kinfolk generation.
Chiang Mai
Near the Night Bazaar, with a good selection of legit computer gear, cameras and phones, plus all manner of accessories, software and peripherals.
Chiang Mai
Designer-ethnic is the prevailing theme at this boutique on the edge of the moat, with rooms full of bright textiles and arty melamine homewares.
Siam Square, Pratunam, Phloen Chit & Ratchathewi
Beautiful hand-woven carpets, rustic ceramics and domestic coffee beans are some of the items available at this royally sponsored enterprise.
Udon Thani
Udon's biggest shopping centre, with a large basement food court and a branch of the English-language bookstore Asia Books.
Ko Lanta
At this small Sunday market in Ban Si Raya you'll find clothes, produce and various general household items, as well as a few food stalls.
Chiang Dao
Chiang Dao's Tuesday Market has vendors selling hill-tribe handicrafts. Note that during the rainy season fewer people tend to show up.
Thanon Sukhumvit
Ricky gets positive reviews from locals and resident foreigners alike for his more casual styles of custom-made trousers and shirts.
Ko Lanta
Floaty, soft-toned Thai-made women's clothing and accessories, plus home decor pieces and a relaxed cafe (drinks for 60B to 130B).
Phuket Town
Peruse the dusty aisles here for affordable secondhand paperbacks in multiple languages, including English, French and German.
Nan
The showroom of this government-funded development initiative sells everything from local snacks to clothes and jewellery.
Northeastern Thailand
Across from the Provincial Hall, this shop has the broadest selection of crafts in town, including lots of silk fabric.
Chiang Mai
A popular secondhand bookstore open for more than 27 years, packed with English-language novels, guidebooks and maps.
Northern Bangkok
A stall at Chatuchak Weekend Market that sells canvas clothing and tote bags, many featuring old-school Thai themes.
Chiang Mai Province
Thai and Burmese handicrafts and knick-knacks, including a great selection of lacquerware. English is spoken here.
Khon Kaen
One of the biggest shopping malls in Isan. Has a branch of the English-language Asia Books.
Thanon Sukhumvit
You can observe the spending rituals of Bangkok's rich citizens at this temple to red-hot-and-classic-cool.
Chiang Mai
This low-key, ageing shopping centre is where Thais come for household essentials and cheap movie nights.
Ubon Ratchathani
Maybe is a good clothing shop with reasonable prices, and a few pieces are made with natural-dyed fabric.
