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You could poke around in this shop for hours, flipping through the maps of Siam and In-
dochina, laughing at early explorers' quaint drawings of 'the natives' and sighing with de-
light at the exquisite framed prints.
(4th fl, River City, Th Yotha;
11am-6pm Mon-Sat, 1-6pm Sat &
Sun;
Saphan Taksin exit 2 & shopping centre shuttle from Tha Sathon (Central Pier), Tha Si Phraya)
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Tamnan Mingmuang
HANDICRAFTS
As soon as you step through the doors of this museumlike shop, the earthy smell of dried
grass and stained wood rushes to meet you. Rattan,
yahn lí·pow
(a fernlike vine), water
hyacinth woven into silklike patterns, and coconut shells carved into delicate bowls are
among the exquisite pieces that will outlast flashier souvenirs available on the streets.
(2nd
fl, Thaniya Plaza, Soi Thaniya;
11am-8pm;
Si Lom exit 2,
Sala Daeng exit 1)
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Lin & Sons Jewellers
Lin might be a bit pricier than your average Bangkok silver shop, but you know you're
getting the genuine article. Available are classic pieces like silver chokers, thick bangles
and custom-engraved cuff links.
(14 Soi 40, Th Charoen Krung;
JEWELLERY
9am-6.30pm Mon-Sat;
Tha Orient-
al)
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Maison Des Arts
HANDICRAFTS
Hand-hammered, stainless-steel tableware haphazardly occupies this warehouse retail
shop. The bold style of the flatware dates back centuries and staff apply no pressure to in-
decisive shoppers.
(1334 Th Charoen Krung;
11am-6pm Mon-Sat;
Tha Oriental)
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Thai Home Industries
HANDICRAFTS
Not your average Bangkok souvenir shop; a visit to this enormous traditional Thai build-
ing is a lot like picking around an abandoned attic of traditional Thai booty. The staff
