Must-see shopping in Thailand

  • Praewphun Thai Silk

    Chiang Mai

    This shop, open since the 1960s, sells silks of all ilks, made into clothing and sold loose by the metre.

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    Ubon Ratchathani

    Maybe is a good clothing shop with reasonable prices, and a few pieces are made with natural-dyed fabric.

  • Art Heart Gallery

    Hat Patong

    Vibrant abstract artworks make this an intriguing pick among the local-artist galleries on this corner.

  • Booksmith

    Chiang Mai

    This pocket-sized store is a great stop for books on the culture and customs of Thailand.

  • Central Festival Mall

    Pattaya

    This is the main mall in Pattaya (one of many) and a useful place to get your bearings.

  • Gem Market

    Chiang Rai Province

    Mae Sai's open-air gem market. Don't buy anything unless you know your precious stones.

  • UD Town

    Udon Thani

    UD Town is an open-air shopping precinct that also stages events from time to time.

  • Hornbill Books

    Nong Khai

    Buys, sells and trades books in English, French and other languages.

  • Chaitawat Bikeshop

    Chiang Mai

    Well-stocked bike shop with parts for all the big foreign brands.

  • Siripat Antique

    Chiang Mai Province

    Reproduction antiques and huge Buddhist and Hindu woodcarvings.

  • Gekko Books

    Chiang Mai

    Sells used English-language novels and guidebooks.

  • Hua Hin Night Market

    Hua Hin

    An attraction that rivals the beach in popularity, Hua Hin’s two-block-long night market is full of tourists every night. There's all the standard knock…

  • Central Pinklao

    Bangkok

    This is a modern mall in Bangkok's Thonburi district.

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