Narai Phand Shopping Center

Rating: 2.8/5 (20 votes)

Open Days: Monday – Sunday

Opening Hours: 10:00 – 20:00

 

Narai Phand Shopping Center, Ratchadamri Road is one of Bangkok’s most important cultural attractions and is widely recognized as one of the largest centers for Thai arts and handicrafts in Thailand. Located on Ratchadamri Road in the heart of the city’s business and tourist district, Narai Phand is not merely a place to buy souvenirs, but a space that conveys the stories and wisdom of Thai craftsmanship from all regions of the country to both local residents and international visitors.

 

Narai Phand was established as one of Thailand’s pioneering handicraft stores, playing a significant role in connecting local community craftsmanship with metropolitan and international markets. The project is a collaboration between the public sector, led by the Ministry of Industry, and private enterprises, with the aim of elevating Thai handicraft products in terms of standards, quality, and image, making them suitable as nationally representative gifts. It is regarded as an early model for community product promotion, even before the term “OTOP” became widely known.

 

Inside Narai Phand Shopping Center, visitors will find a wide variety of Thai handicrafts that reflect the unique identities of each region. These include silverware and brassware showcasing the delicacy of Thai artisans; pottery, celadon, and ceramics that embody traditional knowledge of natural materials; lacquerware, woodcraft, and woven products that preserve techniques passed down through generations; as well as household items and decorative pieces that harmoniously blend artistic value with practical use.

 

The interior layout is designed to allow visitors to browse products in an organized and comfortable manner, creating an experience akin to traveling through the cultures of different regions of Thailand. This makes Narai Phand an ideal destination not only for purchasing souvenirs, but also for discovering meaningful cultural gifts or learning more deeply about Thai handicraft concepts and design beyond ordinary shopping.

 

Getting There Narai Phand Shopping Center is easily accessible by BTS Skytrain. Visitors can get off at Chidlom Station and walk a short distance to Ratchadamri Road. For those traveling by private car, Ratchadamri Road is a major thoroughfare connected to several key districts and surrounded by office buildings, hotels, and shopping centers, making it convenient to plan visits to nearby attractions within the same area.

 

With a history spanning more than two decades, Narai Phand Shopping Center is more than just a retail space. It serves as a platform for preserving Thai artisanship, safeguarding local wisdom, and passing on the value of Thai handicrafts so that they continue to thrive in contemporary society.

 

 

A: It is suitable for tourists looking for high-quality souvenirs, those interested in Thai arts and handicrafts, and visitors seeking home décor items with cultural stories.

 

A: Most products are handicrafts sourced from local communities across Thailand, produced by skilled Thai artisans and carefully quality-checked.

 

A: Yes. You can take the BTS Skytrain to Chidlom Station and then walk to Ratchadamri Road.

 

A: Absolutely. The products clearly represent Thai identity and meet international quality standards.