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.
Must-see shopping in Bangkok
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Northern Bangkok
Stocks a variety of Thai ceramics, including the emblematic chicken bowls from Lampang.
Bangkok
TR Gift Shop has been selling hammered stainless-steel trays, pitchers, bowls and other accessories since 1977. Shop specialities include water pitchers…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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
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),…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.