Siam Square, Pratunam, Phloen Chit & Ratchathewi
Generally regarded as the country's best department store for quality and selection, Central has 13 branches across Bangkok, in addition to this address.
Must-see shopping in Thailand
Northern Bangkok
A stall at Chatuchak Weekend Market that specialises in Thai musical instruments, including flutes, whistles and drums, and CDs of classical Thai music.
Siam Square, Pratunam, Phloen Chit & Ratchathewi
This brand's scented candles, incense, essential oils and other fragrant and nonfragrant items double both as classy housewares and unique souvenirs.
Mae Hong Son
In the evenings from October to February the roads around Nong Jong Kham become a lively Walking Street market, with handicrafts and food vendors.
Siam Square, Pratunam, Phloen Chit & Ratchathewi
A long-standing leader in Bangkok’s home-grown fashion scene, Flynow creates feminine couture that has appeared in several international shows.
Thanon Sukhumvit
A legendary and long-standing Bangkok tailor. Jesse and Victor’s creations are particularly renowned among American visitors and residents.
Northern Bangkok
For notable olfactory indulgences including handmade soaps, lotions, salts and scrubs, stop at D-narn, a stall in Chatuchak Weekend Market.
Siam Square, Pratunam, Phloen Chit & Ratchathewi
A one-stop shop for domestic menswear, with items ranging from leather shoes to accessories, in looks ranging from traditional to edgy.
Ubon Ratchathani
This fun, youthful market takes over Th Srinarong and part of Thung Si Meuang park on weekends.
Lampang
The Cultural Street market, less touristy but similar to the Walking Street market, is held across the river every Friday evening.
Northern Bangkok
A stall at Chatuchak Weekend Market that sells hand-woven cotton scarves, clothes and other accessories from Thailand’s north.
Thanon Sukhumvit
High-quality Italian fabrics and experienced tailors make Duly one of the best places in Bangkok to commission a sharp shirt.
Northern Bangkok
A stall in Chatuchak Weekend Market that specialises in coconut- and sugar-palm-derived plates, bowls and other utensils.
Khon Kaen
There's an impressively large selection of silk here, both fabric and finished clothing, plus plenty of other souvenirs.
Mae Hong Son
These linked shops specialise in authentic hill-peoples' clothing, as well as other locally produced traditional items.
Thanon Sukhumvit
Corporate ladies rave about Nickermann’s tailor-made power suits. Formal ball gowns are another area of expertise.
Northern Bangkok
For fragrant perfumes and essential oils, stop at AnyaDharu Scent Library, a stall at Chatuchak Weekend Market.
Northern Bangkok
A stall at Chatuchak Weekend Market that specialises in chunky silver jewellery and uncut semiprecious stones.
Northern Bangkok
A stall in Chatuchak Weekend Market that sells dried herbs and spices for both consumption and decoration.
Northern Bangkok
This stall at Chatuchak Weekend Market features a mishmash of quirky antiques from Thailand and Myanmar.
Northern Bangkok
A stall at Chatuchak Weekend Market that sells kŏhn masks and old-school Thai toys.
Chiang Mai Province
A massive showroom of bronze and wooden Buddhas, sculptures, woodcarvings and fine decor.
Northern Bangkok
Stocks a variety of Thai ceramics, including the emblematic chicken bowls from Lampang.
Hua Hin
One of Hua Hin's top destinations for Thai travellers, Plearn Wan (Lose Yourself In The Past) is a retro-themed market with small stalls designed to…
Bangkok
TR Gift Shop has been selling hammered stainless-steel trays, pitchers, bowls and other accessories since 1977. Shop specialities include water pitchers…
Phuket Town
You can't miss the wafting aromas of Phuket's oldest herbs shop as you stroll along Th Thalang. Stop here to stock up on Chinese herbal remedies or to…
Chiang Mai
This place acts as both a local market and a souvenir stop for Thais visiting from other provinces. Take a look at the packaged-food area (mains from 30B)…
Phitsanulok
Phitsanulok’s night bazaar is worth a visit if you need some cheap clothes or a foot massage. It's also good for eats.
Phuket
Partly set in colourfully reincarnated shipping containers, this upmarket open-air shopping centre hosts an array of beach-chic, glam-Phuket fashion…
Hat Patong
A gleaming shopping centre with killer air-con and a host of major brands (Starbucks, Mango, Havaianas, the Body Shop) as well as cinema multiplexes and…
Bangkok
You might be faced with the competing distractions of strip-clubbing and flea market shopping in this infamous area. And true to the area’s illicit…
Khon Kaen
Few Thai visitors leave Khon Kaen without stuffing their suitcase full of local foods: gun chee·ang (red pork sausages) are especially popular, and this…
Phuket Town
Hit the massive Weekend Market, 3km southwest of Phuket Town, for that classic 'market' vibe. It flogs everything, from fake designer bags, dresses and…
