Antiques

Antique sales in Bangkok are strong, but antiques are not always what are sold. The word antique could actually mean that it was made to look old yesterday. That being said, Thailand antiques, whether old or young, display intricate craftsmanship and make for great gifts and decoration. There are antique stores around the city, especially in the more touristy areas of Siam, Silom, Sukhumvit and Khaosan Road.

• Address:

  Khaosan Road, Bangkok

Clothing & Tailors

Bangkok is known for its inexpensive clothing and talented tailoring industry. There are tailor shops throughout the city, but it is best to ask around for reputable places. Some tailor shops will take your money, but will not deliver quality products.

Jatujak Weekend Market (Chatuchak)

With over 10,000 stalls, you’ll find literally everything and anything at this extravagant weekend bazaar, from plants to crafts, pets, clothes, food and antiques – you name it. You’ll need a map so you don’t get lost in the maze of aisles, though the market is incredibly organised considering its behemoth size.

• Web:

  www.chatuchak.org

• Address:

  Kamphaeng Phet 2 Road, Bangkok

• Subway:

  SkyTrain BTS: Sapan Khwai Station or Mochit Station. MRT: Kamphaenpetch Station

Mahboonkrong (MBK) Center

The ‘grand-daddy’ of Bangkok’s big shopping centres yields a market feel in indoor air-conditioned comfort, with floor upon floor of shops selling just about anything, and is topped with a movie theatre. An entire floor is devoted to mobile phones and digital cameras. Ample clothes, bag and furniture stores spread across the remaining levels. Tourists can apply for a special Tourist Discount Card (MBK) at the information desk, which entitles you to between 5–30 percent discounts on selected merchandise and in some restaurants.

• Web:

  www.mbk-center.co.th

• E-mail:

  marketing@mbk-center.co.th

• Address:

  Phayathai Road, Bangkok

• Phone:

  +66 2620 9000

• Opening hours:

  Every day 10am - 10pm

Pantip Plaza Bangkok

In the heart of the Siam shopping district, Pantip Plaza is a mecca of all things IT. From video games, to computers, software to movies, anything you need to increase your tech connections can be found here.

• Web:

  www.pantipplaza.com

• Address:

  604/3 Petchaburi Road, Khwaeng Thanon Phetchaburi, Khet Ratchathewi, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon, Bangkok

• Phone:

  +66 2 256 0355

• Opening hours:

  Every day 10am - 9pm

Peninsula Tailors

With its high reputation, Peninsula Tailors offers quality craftmanship and the latest fashion from around the globe. The friendly staff are very experienced, providing a wide range of fabrics in a relaxed atmosphere. Reasonable prices combined with the highest quality, makes Peninsula Tailors one of the best tailors in town.

• Web:

  www.peninsulatailors.com

• E-mail:

  peninsulatailors@hotmail.com

• Address:

  153 Rajdamri Road, Bangkok

• Phone:

  +66 2652 2033

• Opening hours:

  Evry day 9am - 8pm