Bangkok’s Best Shops

Best Market for Everything [1]: The Chatuchak Weekend Market [1] is one of the largest outdoor markets in the world and sells everything from cheap trinkets to furniture.

Best Shopping for Teenagers [2]: Tweens and teens will love Platinum Fashion Mall [2] for its cheap, trendy fashions; moms and dads will love it for its air-conditioning.

Quirkiest Night Market [3]: All the cool kids head to the Ratchada-Lad Phrao Night Market [3] to peruse old records and vintage motorcycles.

Best Market for People-Watching [4]: Crowded, hectic Sampeng Lane Covered Market [4] in Chinatown has everything from produce to gold lamé.

Best One-Stop Shopping [5]: Head to Narai Phand [5] downtown to get all your souvenirs and gifts.

Best Places for Souvenirs: Support Foundation [6] on the Grand Palace grounds has some of the nicest Thai handicrafts you’ll find in one place. At Thai Home Industries [7], you’re less likely to find what you’re looking for, but more likely to enjoy perusing the disorganized, quirky shop.

Most Famous Designer [8]: The clothes at Issue [8] were featured on America’s Next Top Model, and you can wear them, too.