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Shop Bangkok

Streets, centres and stores worth a detour

Markets

Chatuchak Weekend Market

Thousands of stalls of crafts, clothes, ceramics and plants. Go at opening on Saturday or Sunday.

Jodd Fairs Ratchada

An evening market on Ratchadaphisek Road near Thailand Cultural Centre MRT; the Rama 9 site has closed.

Pak Khlong Talat

The round-the-clock flower market; marigolds and orchids by the armful.

A narrow wholesale alley of beads, fabrics and trinkets through Chinatown. Go on a weekday morning.

Pratunam & Platinum

Wholesale clothing by the rail; bargain where invited and watch your bag.

Shopping centres

The riverside giant with SookSiam, ICONCRAFT and a free shuttle boat from Sathorn pier.

Luxury brands, a huge food hall and the aquarium beneath.

One of the city’s largest malls; its square hosts the New Year countdown.

Three linked buildings with a garden spiral of restaurants, at Phrom Phong.

A design-led department store with Thai brands and homeware.

Stores worth a detour

Jim Thompson flagship

Thai silk scarves, cushions and fabric by the metre on Surawong Road.

Thai crafts and design gifts in ICONSIAM; ask about the makers.

Kinokuniya Siam Paragon

A large English-language bookshop with design and Southeast Asia titles.

Ask who made a piece and where. Check materials and shipping. Bargain politely only where invited; respect fixed prices in boutiques and artisan shops. Fixed prices apply in malls; at markets, smile and bargain gently.

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