Chiang Mai
One of a string of ma-and-pa antique shops selling ceramics, statues, carvings and bronzes of hard-to-determine age and authenticity. Pick something…
Must-see shopping in Thailand
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…
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…
Khao Yai National Park
Modelled after a Tuscan village, Palio draws in upper-middle-class Thais with its cobbled lanes, fountain plaza, piped classical European music, cafes,…
Nong Khai
This place sells high-quality, handwoven fabrics and clothing (ready-made or made to order) that help fund development projects around Nong Khai. The mát…
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…
Chiang Mai
A vast cathedral to consumerism, with floor after floor of apparel, electronics and food, plus the inevitable multiscreen cinema. The Northern Village on…
Phuket
The Rawai/Chalong branch of this much-loved Phuket-based beauty brand. The shop offers a variety of oil extracts, body scrubs, creams, gels and other…
Chiang Mai
If you have time to burn while at the Arcade Bus Terminal (off Rte 11), head over to the Star Avenue Lifestyle Mall by Building 3, which has air…
Phuket Town
Beautiful bags handwoven in Chiang Rai and all-natural moisturisers, soaps, scrubs, body mists, massage oils and candles, from a Phuket-born spa brand now…
Kanchanaburi Province
Attached to the eponymous cafe, Baan Unrak sells fun modern scarves, bags and dresses inspired by traditional Karen fabrics. Souvenirs from 75B.
Chiang Mai
An eclectic collection of sterling silver and stone jewellery, silk scarves and other trinkets fills this unsigned store near Pratu Tha Phae. It's good…
Pai
Every evening, a walking street forms in the centre of town, with vendors selling food, clothes, souvenirs and knick-knacks. It's far busier during high…
Chiang Mai
Set in an atmospheric teak house with marble floors, Vila Cini sells high-end, handmade silks, decorative items and cotton textiles that are reminiscent…
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…
Udon Thani
There's a great selection of silk and cotton, including some natural-dyed fabrics, at this large spot northwest of Nong Prajak lake. Look for the big sign…
Chiang Mai
A little marooned in the southwest of the city, beyond Rte 11, this quieter suburban shopping centre has the inevitable cinema and food court, along with…
Northern Thailand
A good place to buy sêua môr hôrm (indigo-dyed cotton shirts, from 200B) in town. The shop is about 60m from the southeastern gate (Pratu Chai) into the…
Ko Samui
The biggest and busiest of Samui’s fresh markets, with takeaway food that is great for loading up on ahead of a picnic. There's also a fresh fish market…
Chiang Mai
Taking ethnic fashion uptown, Chabaa is a cavern of clothes, jewellery and accessories in radiant, room-filling primary colours, sourced from Thailand,…
Northern Thailand
Located just east of Wat Phra That Hariphunchai, Kad Khua Moong Tha Sing is a souvenir market selling local items such as dried lam yai (longan fruit) and…
Chiang Mai
The collector's best friend, this cluttered shop has been trading old bric-a-brac from the hills for years. It specialises mainly in textiles, lacquerware…
Sangkhlaburi Walking Street Market
Kanchanaburi Province
Crafts, cultural performances and lots of food are available in the town centre, one block east of the night market, on Saturday nights. Closed during the…
Chiang Mai
A branch of the popular store, offering fragrant herbal balms, scrubs, creams, soaps and shampoos made with natural ingredients.
Hat Patong
Cartoon-like canvases of elephants, serious semi-abstract portraits, Thai landscapes and a few Phuket scenes are up for grabs at this laid-back gallery…
Hat Patong
This massive megamall, right opposite Jung Ceylon, opened in 2018. It's filled with Thai and international brands.
Mae Sot
Every Saturday evening the small street by the police station is closed to traffic, and in its place are vendors selling handicrafts, clothes and food.
Chiang Mai
A rambling shop along 'book alley' (Th Chang Moi Kao), with a good selection of English-language guidebooks and stacks of crime and thriller novels.
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.
Ko Tao
Principally selling wine, this enterprising shop feeds expat palates imported coffee, cheese, cold cuts and other desirable gastronomic necessities.
Chiang Mai
Near the Night Bazaar, with a good selection of legit computer gear, cameras and phones, plus all manner of accessories, software and peripherals.
Chiang Mai
Designer-ethnic is the prevailing theme at this boutique on the edge of the moat, with rooms full of bright textiles and arty melamine homewares.
Udon Thani
Udon's biggest shopping centre, with a large basement food court and a branch of the English-language bookstore Asia Books.
Ko Lanta
At this small Sunday market in Ban Si Raya you'll find clothes, produce and various general household items, as well as a few food stalls.
Ko Lanta
Floaty, soft-toned Thai-made women's clothing and accessories, plus home decor pieces and a relaxed cafe (drinks for 60B to 130B).
Phuket Town
Peruse the dusty aisles here for affordable secondhand paperbacks in multiple languages, including English, French and German.
Northeastern Thailand
Across from the Provincial Hall, this shop has the broadest selection of crafts in town, including lots of silk fabric.
Chiang Mai
A popular secondhand bookstore open for more than 27 years, packed with English-language novels, guidebooks and maps.
Chiang Mai Province
Thai and Burmese handicrafts and knick-knacks, including a great selection of lacquerware. English is spoken here.
Chiang Mai
This low-key, ageing shopping centre is where Thais come for household essentials and cheap movie nights.
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