Must see shopping in Bangkok

This is one of the most premium shopping centres in central Bangkok, with countless designer stores and fine restaurants lining its five floors of…

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.

Generally regarded as the country's best department store for quality and selection, Central has 13 branches across Bangkok, in addition to this address.

A stall at Chatuchak Weekend Market that specialises in Thai musical instruments, including flutes, whistles and drums, and CDs of classical Thai music.

This brand's scented candles, incense, essential oils and other fragrant and nonfragrant items double both as classy housewares and unique souvenirs.

A long-standing leader in Bangkok’s home-grown fashion scene, Flynow creates feminine couture that has appeared in several international shows.

A legendary and long-standing Bangkok tailor. Jesse and Victor’s creations are particularly renowned among American visitors and residents.

For notable olfactory indulgences including handmade soaps, lotions, salts and scrubs, stop at D-narn, a stall in Chatuchak Weekend Market.

A one-stop shop for domestic menswear, with items ranging from leather shoes to accessories, in looks ranging from traditional to edgy.

A stall at Chatuchak Weekend Market that sells hand-woven cotton scarves, clothes and other accessories from Thailand’s north.

High-quality Italian fabrics and experienced tailors make Duly one of the best places in Bangkok to commission a sharp shirt.

A stall in Chatuchak Weekend Market that specialises in coconut- and sugar-palm-derived plates, bowls and other utensils.

Corporate ladies rave about Nickermann’s tailor-made power suits. Formal ball gowns are another area of expertise.

For fragrant perfumes and essential oils, stop at AnyaDharu Scent Library, a stall at Chatuchak Weekend Market.

A stall at Chatuchak Weekend Market that specialises in chunky silver jewellery and uncut semiprecious stones.

A stall in Chatuchak Weekend Market that sells dried herbs and spices for both consumption and decoration.

This stall at Chatuchak Weekend Market features a mishmash of quirky antiques from Thailand and Myanmar.

A stall at Chatuchak Weekend Market that sells kŏhn masks and old-school Thai toys.

Stocks a variety of Thai ceramics, including the emblematic chicken bowls from Lampang.

A well-stocked dive shop in central Bangkok.