Must-see shopping in Thailand

  • Pink Flamingo

    Phuket Town

    In a chicly restored old building with arches over the front door, this self-styled ‘tropical concept store’ is all about floaty fabrics, bold colours and…

  • Thong Sala Walking Street

    Ko Pha-Ngan

    When Thong Sala's Walking Street market comes around every Saturday from 4pm, the terrific choice of street food, souvenirs, gifts, handicrafts and…

  • Khun Manee

    Lampang

    Lampang is known for its addictive kôw đǎan (deep-fried rice cakes seasoned with watermelon juice and drizzled with palm sugar). You can pick up a few…

  • Phanganer

    Ko Pha-Ngan

    At the southern end of Thong Sala's Walking Street near the bend towards the sea, this small clothing shop has a cool and colourful selection of some of…

  • Hammock Cafe Plaeyuan

    Ko Tao

    This small French and Thai-run cafe with great coffee on the road to Chalok Ban Kao doubles as a hammock shop, selling a fantastic selection of brightly…

  • Fusion Fashion

    Ko Pha-Ngan

    The Swedish owner of this cute little boutique imports all her wares from India making this one of the few shops worth stopping in along the main drag in…

  • Wharf

    Ko Samui

    This mall offers a relaxing open-plan array of shops, boutiques, restaurants and services just a few steps from the beach. Goods for sale include coconut…

  • Nittaya Thai Curry

    Banglamphu

    Follow your nose: Nittaya is famous throughout Thailand for her pungent, high-quality curry pastes. Pick up a couple of takeaway canisters for prospective…

  • Lamai Night Market

    Ko Samui

    Lamai's night market kicks off around 5pm everyday and is a good place to pick up a bargain or souvenir. There's junk jewellery, carved wood items, art,…

  • HQ Paper Maker

    Chiang Mai

    This intriguing shop sells reams of handmade mulberry paper (săh), in a remarkable range of colours and patterns, including gorgeous marbled sheets that…

  • Mae Nam Night Market

    Ko Samui

    When the island's travelling night market comes to Mae Nam on Thursday evenings, the u-shaped road in Chinatown becomes a vibrant, busy, pedestrian only…

  • Bang Rak Fresh Market

    Ko Samui

    This bustling fresh, local market backs onto the sandy coast where the fisherman haul the fresh catch you see before you. The local market of mainly…

  • House of Chao

    Bangkok

    This three-storey antique shop, appropriately located in an antique shophouse, has everything necessary to deck out your fantasy colonial-era mansion…

  • Lofty Bamboo

    Banglamphu

    No time to make it to northern Thailand? No problem. At this shop you can get the type of colourful, hill-tribe-inspired clothes, cloth items and other…

  • Rawang Thang

    Ubon Ratchathani

    Specialising in locally themed cotton goods, this cute little shop sells fun and funky shirts, pillows, soft toys, postcards, picture frames and assorted…

  • Doi Tung

    Chiang Mai

    Part of a development project for rural communities in Chiang Rai Province, this very chic emporium is full of handmade scarves, tablecloths, clothing and…

  • Karmakamet

    Bangkok

    You'll smell this place long before you get to its main entrance – in fact, you'll almost be drawn in by the fragrance exuding from the store. The brand's…

  • Khampun

    Ubon Ratchathani

    Ubon’s most famous silk specialist makes some exquisite fabrics, often with original patterns not found elsewhere. For two days before the Candle Parade,…

  • Malee Malee

    Ko Lanta

    A bohemian wonderland of quirky homemade goods, from silk-screened and hand-painted T-shirts and silk scarves to journals, toys, baby clothes, paintings,…

  • Central Festival

    Chiang Mai

    Just north of the Arcade Bus Terminal on Rte 11, Chiang Mai's flashiest shopping centre is anchored around a Central department store, with tons of…

  • Thanon Khon Muan

    Chiang Rai

    Come Sunday evening, the stretch of Th Sankhongnoi from Soi 2 heading west is closed to traffic and in its place are vendors selling clothes, handicrafts…

  • Siam Celadon

    Chiang Mai

    This long-established company sells fine cracked-glazed celadon ceramics in a lovely fretwork-covered teak building from the time of the British teak…

  • Thai Tribal Crafts Fair Trade

    Chiang Mai

    Baskets and ornate needlework from the provinces are the offerings at this missionary-backed, fair-trade shop near the McCormick Hospital. It also runs a…

  • OP Place

    Bangkok

    Significantly more understated than many other city malls in Bangkok, this is a good place to shop for authentic curios, antiques and rare collectibles…

  • Walking Street

    Chiang Rai

    If you’re in town on a Saturday evening, don't miss the open-air Walking Street, an expansive street market focusing on all things Chiang Rai, from…

  • Lemongrass House

    Phuket

    A lovely, smart branch of Phuket's favourite homegrown organic beauty brand. Stock up on rose-infused salt scrubs, green-tea face creams, jasmine…

  • Walking St

    Phuket Town

    Th Thalang morphs into a busy Sunday afternoon/evening market where local creatives sell vintage clothing and quirky homemade goods (leather purses,…

  • Baru

    Phuket

    A stunning collection of exotic prints, light fabrics, sparkly accessories, leather bags, elegant dresses and bold-coloured bikinis make Baru a hit with…

  • Wings by hejselbjerg

    Phuket

    A glossy women's designer boutique loved for its boldly patterned island-chic kaftans and dresses, often jewel-adorned and most of them made from silk and…

  • Ban Boran Textiles

    Phuket Town

    Shelves at this hole-in-the-wall fashion shop are stocked with quality silk scarves, lacquerware from Myanmar, sarongs, linen shirts, colourful bags and…

  • Thanon An Thong

    Ko Samui

    Just a block inland from the pier, this pretty street is lined with wooden shophouses, Chinese lanterns and caged singing birds, with souvenir shops…

  • Mowaan

    Banglamphu

    With nearly a century under its belt, this brand makes lozenges, inhalers, oils and balms rooted in Thai herbal medicine. Even if you are in satisfactory…

  • Baan Ngurn

    Ko Samui

    This delightful little jewellery shop has a choice array of finely worked silver bracelets, necklaces and earrings. Prices start at around 30B for a pair…

  • Maya Lifestyle Shopping Center

    Chiang Mai

    Chiang Mai's flashiest shopping centre hides behind a geometric facade, with all the big international brands, a whole floor of electronics, a good…

  • Camp Fai Ubon

    Ubon Ratchathani

    You’ll find a good assortment of affordable, stylish, contemporary Thai clothing, plus bags and fabric (much of it coloured with natural dyes) at this…

  • Jim Thompson

    Bangkok

    The largest Jim Thompson outlet in town sells colourful silk handkerchiefs, place mats, wraps, cushions and a whole range of fashionable shirts and…

  • Hammock House

    Ko Lanta

    For unique, quality, colour-bursting hammocks, crafted by rural villagers and threatened Mlabri tribespeople in Northern Thailand, don't miss Hammock…

  • Nong Khai Walking Street Market

    Nong Khai

    This weekly street festival featuring music, handmade items and food takes over the promenade every Saturday night. It's smaller, but far more pleasant…

  • Soul of Asia

    Phuket

    A beautiful gallery filled with fine Southeast Asian and Chinese modern and traditional art, mixed with a few antiques and original prints and lithographs…

  • Srisanpanmai

    Chiang Mai

    The display cases here are like a library of Lanna textiles, with reams of silk and cotton shawls, scarves and hill-tribe costumes. You're guaranteed to…

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