5 Great Bangkok Tailors

It’s not exactly hard to find a tailor in Bangkok. Step off the BTS near downtown Sukhumvit or Silom and it’s only a matter of time before you’re greeted with the friendly sales hook: “Nice shirt, my friend; where did you buy it?” There are so many tailors that choosing the right one might seem like an impossible task. Many visitors new to the Thai capital are often put off by the pushy sales techniques and inflated prices.

With years of experience investing in custom shirts and suits made by dozens of Bangkok tailors, we’ve compiled this handy little list to help you. We’ve taken into consideration value for money, quality, design, and overall customer service.

Where to find great tailors in Bangkok?

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1. Button Up Tailors

Custom clothing for the discerning gentleman

Good for: Luxury, Shoppers

Despite being one of Bangkok’s most luxurious tailors and boasting previous clientele such as Snoop Dogg and actor Matt Lanter, you can still get a custom shirt made here for as little as 2,000 baht. That’s about the same as you’d pay for an off-the-rack shirt in one of the capital’s shopping malls.

This swanky Thong Lor spot doesn’t do things by half either. All shirts are handmade in-house. A minimum of 20 stitches-per-inch can be found in each garment and there’s a huge range of fabrics available, from Egyptian cotton to materials by Thomas Mason and even the ultra-exclusive, ultra-expensive Loro Piana.

Location: Thong Lo, Khlong Tan Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok 10110, Thailand

Open: Daily from 10 am to 7 pm

Phone: +66 86 369 9308

2. Tailor On Ten

For made-to-order shirts and suits

Good for: Nightlife, Shoppers, Unusual

The overall appearance of Tailor On Ten is a million miles away from your average shabby-looking Bangkok tailor. This stalwart of apparel is located in a beautiful old Thai house in the middle of a leafy garden.

Inside, discover a huge range of imported fabrics from some of the finest international mills including Holland and Sherry, Thomas Mason, and Ermenegildo Zegna, to name a few. Customer service is impeccable and the owners have purposely kept the feel of a house which lends it a warm, feel-good vibe. Expect a 3-5 day turnaround for shirts and suits.

Location: 93 Sukhumvit Soi 8, Bangkok 10110, Thailand

Open: Monday–Saturday from 9.30am to 7pm (closed on Sundays)

Phone: +66 84 877 1543

3. Rajawongse Clothier

Contemporary tailor favored by the world’s political elite

Good for: Luxury, Photo, Shoppers

Stroll Sukhumvit Road and Rajawongse Clothier appears to be a non-descript tailor. Inside, father-and-son team Jesse and Victor don’t rely on flashy shop windows or silly marketing gimmicks to win over their customers.

Instead, nearly half a century of tailoring experience is on their side; a fact that’s clearly demonstrated by the thousands of repeat customers they have (including VIP clients). Just take a look at their hall of fame at the back, as well as the changing rooms which are lined with dozens of business cards. Come here for shirts, suits, and accessories like silk ties and cufflinks.

Location: 130 Sukhumvit Road, Khlong Toei, Bangkok 10110, Thailand

Open: Monday–Saturday from 11 am to 7 pm (closed on Sundays)

Phone: +66 81 816 1198

4. Universal Tailors

Rated by GQ as the best tailor in Bangkok

Good for: Luxury, Shoppers

Run by a talented father-and-son duo, Universal Tailors is a modest-looking shop in Silom that’s up there with the best in the city thanks to its high-quality workmanship and wide range of fabrics offered. Come here for the Egyptian cotton, as well as wools from prestigious mills like Ermenegildo Zegna and Vitale Barberis Canonico.

This family-run business offers the friendliest service and with 30 years of experience, Mr Ronnie promises the perfect fit and 100% customer satisfaction. At least a 2-3 day turnaround is needed for garments. Find the shop towards the western end of Silom Road, a short walk from Chong Nonsi BTS Station.

Location: 252/2 Silom Rd, Suriya Wong, Bang Rak, Bangkok 10500, Thailand

Open: Monday–Saturday from 10 am to 8 pm, Sunday from 1 pm to 6 pm

Phone: +66 85 022 9489

5. Narry Tailors

Beautiful clothing for men and women since 1977

Good for: Luxury, Shoppers

Established in 1977, Narry Tailors is one of the best value tailors in Bangkok, offering a wholly bespoke service. Producing consistently high-quality garments at mid-range prices, some suits are made from 100% Versace wool (an unbelievable bargain). Shirts come in four kinds of 100% cotton (including Oxford and twill fabrics).

Narry Tailors boasts several shops across the city: their flagship store is on Sukhumvit Soi 11, while a second Bangkok store is located next to Lebua State Tower Hotel, near Saphan Taksin BTS Station.

Location: 155/22 Sukhumvit Soi 11/1, Khlong Toei, Watthana, Bangkok 10110, Thailand

Open: Monday–Saturday from 9.30 am to 9pm, Sunday from 10 am to 8 pm

Phone: +66 81 374 0046

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