Narai Phand, Bangkok
A Thai handicraft centre partly run by the government offering a wide array of traditional crafts, such as bronze objects, ceramics, lacquerware, silk and woodcarvings.
A Thai handicraft centre partly run by the government offering a wide array of traditional crafts, such as bronze objects, ceramics, lacquerware, silk and woodcarvings. Prices are fairly high and not negotiable, but clearly marked, so this is a good place to see what's on offer and find out baseline prices before hitting the markets. Narai Phand used to be on Ratchadamri Road, but this flagship store was unceremoniously demolished in 2008. Now it has relocated to a smaller location next to the Intercontinental Hotel
Hours
Sun
10:00
21:00
Mon
10:00
21:00
Tue
10:00
21:00
Wed
10:00
21:00
Thu
10:00
21:00
Fri
10:00
21:00
Sat
10:00
21:00
About Narai Phand
President Tower Arcade, 973 Phloen Chit Rd (BTS Chit Lom)
+66 2 656-0398(-9)
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