Bangkok Shopping Guide
From glitzy, designer malls to second-hand stalls and flea markets, Bangkok has it all and then some. Knowing where to go is half the battle and with this guide to shopping in Bangkok, you’ll be one step ahead of the game. Some of the local markets offer the authentic experience that some people crave whereas [...]
How to Haggle in Thailand
The most important thing to remember when you are dealing with shopkeepers and stallholders in Thailand is to smile. It might sound trite, but the smile is one of the most important parts of getting a good deal when you are shopping in Thailand. Smiling establishes good intent and even if you don’t end up [...]
Chatuchak Weekend Market, Bangkok
With over 9,000 booths spread over 35 acres of land, Chatuchak is believed to be the world’s largest weekend market with an average weekend attracting over 400,000 people. The market is something of a Bangkok institution also known as ‘Talat Jatujak’ which in turn is simplified as ‘JJ’. Although plenty of foreign tourists make their [...]
Thailand’s Tailors’ Shops
It’s possible to get suits, shirts and dresses tailor-made in Thailand for a fraction of the cost it would be in the West. The savings are so great and the tailors so plentiful that it can be hard to resist. But what about the quality? If you are paying $50 for a suit will it [...]
Sunday Walking Street Market, Chiang Mai
Not to be confused with the famous Night Bazaar on Changklan Road, the Walking Street Market is always attended by large numbers of Thais and offers a more authentic local shopping experience.
There is a market which sets up in the old silver-making district of Chiang Mai on Wualai Road on Saturdays, but the better [...]