Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok · Krung Thep Maha Nakhon
Laid-back design hotel by Lumphini Park, with a leafy pool and late-night DJ sets on its upper floor. Via British GQ
InterContinental Bangkok by IHG · Krung Thep Maha Nakhon
Classic big-hotel polish on Phloen Chit, with EmQuartier and its designer floors just over the street. Via British GQ
ICONSIAM · Krung Thep Maha Nakhon
Riverside mega-mall where high-street basics and the biggest luxury houses share the same enormous floors. Via British GQ
Siam Paragon · Krung Thep Maha Nakhon
Central Bangkok luxury mall that is as much about fine watches and jewellery as it is about fashion. Via British GQ
Central Embassy · Krung Thep Maha Nakhon
A younger-feeling mall on Phloen Chit, home to the city's Stüssy shop and a run of streetwear labels. Via British GQ
EmQuartier · Krung Thep Maha Nakhon
Sukhumvit mall with terraced, plant-filled architecture, serious designer shopping and the local concept shop Another Story. Via British GQ
Train Night Market Srinagarindra · Krung Thep Maha Nakhon
Huge outdoor market out east, thick with vintage stalls and young locals; take the Yellow Line. Via British GQ
Chatuchak Night Market · แขวงจต จ กร เขตจต จ กร กร งเทพมหานคร
Bangkok's famous weekend market. Walk past the souvenir rows and head for the section given over to vintage. Via British GQ
Ramkhamhaeng Night Market · Krung Thep Maha Nakhon
A smaller, calmer night market used mostly by locals, with good street food and keener prices. Via British GQ
Pratunam Market · Krung Thep Maha Nakhon
Daytime clothing market for new and second-hand pieces. Arrive in the morning, before the afternoon heat sets in. Via British GQ
Woodensubmarine · Krung Thep Maha Nakhon
Ratchathewi workshop reworking old military and workwear jackets, a natural stop for fans of vintage Americana. Via British GQ
Horse Unit · เจร ญกร ง แขวงบางร ก เขตบางร ก กร งเทพมหานคร
Upmarket vintage in a Charoen Krung warehouse, focused on military surplus, worn-in denim and old army silver. Via British GQ
The Trapeze Swingers Store · Krung Thep Maha Nakhon
Second-hand clothes and records near the river in Phra Nakhon, with the odd designer piece turning up on the rails. Via British GQ
Greyhound Original · Krung Thep Maha Nakhon
Long-running Thai label known for sharp, moody dressing: dark coats, clean shirts and wide trousers. Via British GQ
VVON SUGUNNASIL · Krung Thep Maha Nakhon
Thai designer making quietly luxurious menswear, with a made-to-measure service for suits and eveningwear. Via British GQ
Nama Denim · Krung Thep Maha Nakhon
Thai denim label working in Japanese selvedge, and happy to customise a pair to order. Via British GQ
JBB* · แขวงล มพ น เขตปท มว น กร งเทพมหานคร
Traditional bespoke tailor in Gaysorn Tower, making classic suits from Japanese cottons and Italian wools. Via British GQ
Pinky Tailor Shop · Krung Thep Maha Nakhon
Family-run custom tailor on Phloen Chit, well reviewed, easy on first-timers and fairly priced. Via British GQ