Gems and jewelry The best gem and jewelry buys in Bangkok are generally considered to be rubies and sapphires, but just about every stone under the sun is available. A large number of retail outlets are clustered around Silom Road , particularly in the Surasak and Mahesak Sois . Costume jewelry is also abundantly available at most department stores and almost along every road. Gold Thai gold ornaments are popular with foreigners, especially Southeast Asians, because of the large choice, excellent workmanship and beautiful designs available. Pure gold ornaments are not rare and gold shops are everywhere in the city, especially on Yaowarat Road , Chinatown.
Prices depend on te quality, sizes and originality of the items.
Several souvenir stores sell antique, besides the real Antique Shops. Garments Ready-made garments are sold almost everywhere at roadside stalls, in special garment markets and in large department stores. Some famous garment centres are Pratunam, Chatuchak, Siam Square, Ramkhamhaeng Road and Pahurat market . Often, bargaining is the name of the game. Prices are generally reasonable.