Thailand Shopping

What to Buy and Where to Shop in Thailand

From quirky little handicraft stalls to mega-shopping malls to savvy wine merchants to the wonderful Jim Thompson house in Bangkok, there’s never a dull moment when shopping in Thailand. Of course textiles and fabrics along with intricate handicrafts are the favourites for shoppers visiting from overseas but there is much more to choose from and shoppers have even been known to ship an entire container of teak furniture home, the prices are that advantageous. So read up on our area-by-area shopping guide and find out where the real bargains are.

Bangkok Shopping

Cultural phenomenon, shopping heaven and tourist treasure. Welcome to Bangkok; one of the most cosmopolitan, contrasting and, above all, compelling of Asian cities. A steamy, pulsating, yet smiling metropolis of more than ten million – intense at first, but addictive as anything. Read more...

Pattaya Shopping

Shopping is a major pastime in Thailand, particularly with tourists. Surprisingly, it doesn't seem to reach the frenzy in Pattaya that it does in Bangkok, Chiang Mai or even Phuket. Perhaps, it's because there are so many other things to do in Pattaya. Or it might be caused by the fact most visitors to Pattaya spend time in Bangkok, a city packed with shopping opportunities. Read more...

Phuket Shopping

Phuket is a shopaholic's paradise! The island has a great variety of shopping, from bustling open-air village food markets, noisy night markets, street stalls and local shops to western style department stores and upmarket specialist shops. With traditional handicrafts, beautifully designed clothing, jewellery, antiques, housewares and much more to choose from. Read more...

Koh Samui Shopping

There are hundreds of shopping bargains to be had on Samui at almost every corner of the island. The main shopping sites are in Chaweng, Lamai and Nathon but there are shops worth visiting elsewhere on Samui. Chaweng beach the most choice and Lamai beach a nice range of quirky little stores. Read more...

Hua Hin Shopping

No holiday experience would be complete with a bit of shopping thrown in, and Hua Hin has all sorts of shopping treats lined up for visitors. There are some shopping opportunities in nearby Cha-Am and Pranburi too, but for variety and choice you’d be better off exploring in Hua Hin. Read more...

Krabi Shopping

On Krabi's beaches, you don't have to go shopping, the shop comes to you. Ambulant vendors ply the sands selling everything from sarongs to suntan lotion, from bookends to Buddhas, from batik to beer. There are bargains to be had in the riverfront shops of Krabi Town and Ao Nang has stall after stall of souvenirs and handicrafts so simply wait for the sun to go down and hit the shopping trail. Read more...

Chiang Mai Shopping

Being Thailand’s main handicraft centre, Chiang Mai is encircled by factories and workshops where you can watch crafts people at work before buying or even learning the craft yourself. These are generally frequented by wholesale buyers. Read more...

Koh Chang Shopping

Although shopping on Koh Chang can be very limited, it still offers some interesting items not found anywhere else in Thailand. Shops are often located close together along the road of each beach. Shops on every beach are pretty much the same so don't expect much variety other than the usual mix of souvenirs, beachwear, Thai paintings, CDs and DVDs and sunglasses. Read more...

Khaolak Shopping

While shopping in La On Village is a relaxing experience, neighbouring Bang Niang is even more relaxed. Handicrafts, beachwear, DVD’s and music CD’s are all available in both locations and Bang Niang’s thrice-weekly market is a must-do. Combining a meal out with a shopping trip at either destination is a favourite pastime. Read more...

Phi Phi Island Shopping

The Phi Phi islands are some of the loveliest in Southeast Asia. Just a 45-minute speedboat jaunt and a 90-minute ferryboat ride from Phuket, these picture postcard islands offer the ultimate tropical getaway. Classic beaches, stunning rock formations, and vivid turquoise waters teeming with colourful marine life - it's paradise perfected. Read more...