Bangkok Chinatown (Sampeng)

Bangkok's Chinatown (Sampeng), off Thanon Yaowarat and Thanon Ratchawong, comprises a confusing and crowded array of jewellery, hardware, wholesale food, automotive and fabric shops, as well as dozens of other small businesses. It's a great place to shop as goods here are cheaper than almost anywhere else in Bangkok and the Chinese proprietors like to bargain, especially along Sampeng Lane (Soi Wanit 1).

Chinese and Thai antiques of varying age and authenticity are available in the so called Thieves' Market (Nakhon Kasem), but it's better for browsing than buying these days.