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.