9 Gift & Specialty Shops in Chiang Rai That You Shouldn't Miss

In the most vibrant center of Chang Rai, it is necessary to visit its Night Market. El Jardín by Dek Ban Suan (El Jardín in Spanish means The Garden in English), a small but famous shop or its younger brother “The Garden” in this night market. Both shops offer a unique encounter with the most native traditions, customs and wood handicraft in Thai culture with a touch of modern life style. We have our own workshop where our office of Dek Ban Suan Company Limited located in the most friendly environment in a little village called Huay San Plub Pla, Tambon Pongprae, Amphur Mae Lao, Chiang Rai Province and we work with local people to create some of unique and made-to-order products which you might not even find in other places in Thailand and where the quality and the price could be well met as we are as a retailer and a wholesaler.

Chezmoi is the French word for ‘my home’. Here in Chiang Rai, Thailand, Chezmoi is a Handicraft Shop and Homestay that provides warm-hearted hospitality and very traditional accommodations. We are strongly inspired by both Hilltribe and northern Thai textiles and designs, and this influence is reflected in the handicraft products and merchandise that we sell in our store. Our collection ranges from clothing and accessories to home decoration. Our love for the life style these products come from can also be felt in the decor of our Home Stay.Through sharing our traditional Lanna ways of life with our Home Stay guests and by using authentic textiles and fabrics to make our clothing and products in our shop we hope to teach Thailand and the world at large about the uniqueness and beauty of our local culture. We wish to produce a high quality product which will be recognized by and can appeal to both Thai clientele and a larger world wide market. We will encourage and support production process of local handicraft products such as hilltribe products and Tai products.In addition to designing and manufacturing our merchandise, we also work closely with the indigenous tribes of Thailand, and other Thai locals in order to encourage and support the authenticity of the local art forms that garment and handicraft making entail.We will bring some original product to be modify in order to meet customer’s need and easy to use in everyday’s life.While keeping with tradition and what is culturally appropriate we also have a responsibility to our customers to ensure our products meet their needs and are easy to use in everyday life. Therefore some of our products may be adapted to appeal to a broader market.

Maybe 30 people work here. Spectacular large pots, beautiful glazes, large grounds, worth a visit, slightly out of the ordinary a few km off the highway north

Located just two minutes from the clock tower and five minutes from the Night Bazaar, NORTHAI is the most centrally located gallery in Chiang Rai. From one off pieces of furniture, to intricate hand crafted jewellery and clothing, to unique lighting statements and a range of graphic posters - NORTHAI represents the contemporary as well as the traditional face of Northern Thailand. Everything at NORTHAI is either thought up or made up here in Northern Thailand. The gallery features Thai artists who were born in the North and overseas artists who call the North home. The featured artists are: Sompong Sarasap, Somluk Pantiboon, Martin Doyle and Cornelis Hoek. If you want a break from art and design, there's always Ziggy'swine bar with a range of wines by the glass and snacks on the 1st floor.

At Oriental Jewelry & Gold, when you walk into one of our stores to look for that special gift for your loved ones, we will make your jewelry shopping experience as satisfying as possible. For over 30 years with over 50 jewelry specialists, we have our own production company which creates the highest quality and unique jewelry.