Must see shopping in Bangkok

TR Gift Shop has been selling hammered stainless-steel trays, pitchers, bowls and other accessories since 1977. Shop specialities include water pitchers…

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…

If you can tolerate the crowds and annoying pornography vendors (‘DVD sex? DVD sex?’), Pantip, a multistorey computer and electronics warehouse, might…

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…

Souvenir-quality handicrafts are given fixed prices and comfortable air-conditioning at this government-run facility. You won’t find anything here that…

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…

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…

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,…

Much more fun to explore than the typically faceless Bangkok handicraft shop, the selection at this old-time outlet includes attractive woven baskets,…

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…

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…

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),…

This small but atmospheric shop has a decent selection of Thai textiles from the country’s main silk-producing areas, especially northern Thailand, as…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

A stall at Chatuchak Weekend Market that has an equal blend of tacky and worthwhile items, ranging from traditionally dressed dolls to commemorative…

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.