Why should you go there and how do you do it right?

Jim Thompson delivers its fabrics and last season's remaining stock to this outlet. Located in a multi-story building on Sukhumvit Soi 93, it's just a four-minute walk from the Bang Chak BTS station. This is the brand's own store, not a reseller. The majority of the sales floor is dedicated to silk and cotton fabrics, sold by the meter. The upper floors feature men's and women's clothing, scarves, bags, and homeware.

Customer reviews describe three floors packed with fabrics, one floor dedicated to home textiles like cushion covers, table runners, and curtains, and an accessories floor, which is usually the busiest. The biggest discounts are generally found on the upper floors, where older collections from city stores end up. Price reductions of up to about half the retail price are common, and even higher for discontinued models. Because the selection is constantly changing, what a friend found last month might already be sold out.

If you sew or need silk for curtains or upholstery, the trip across town is worthwhile. If you're just looking for a scarf as a gift, the Jim Thompson stores in the central shopping malls are more convenient. They're open daily from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Take the BTS to Bang Chak, exit via Exit 5, and walk along Soi 93. If you're already in the area, there's also a Jim Thompson store in the Siam Premium Outlets in Bang Sao Thong, towards Suvarnabhumi Airport. This one is open from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.