Thailand is well known for many things, like its beautiful temples, friendly people, delicious food and incredible shopping, but unfortunately being curvy friendly is not one of them.

I have visited Thailand 3 times, but have severely struggled to embrace the shopping addiction due to the complete lack of any clothing item that would fit my pinky finger, let alone my body… plus the Thai blunt honesty (‘no for you’, ‘you too fat’ etc) really dents the self-esteem.

So I was quite upset when I arrived in Thailand near the end of our trip and realised my beloved denim shorts no longer fit! What was I going to do? There was no way I’d find denim shorts in Thailand to fit my big booty, since even the quintessential (and ironically named) ‘elephant pants’ are difficult to find in large sizes (for the record, ONE SIZE does NOT fit all!).

I scoured the internet trying to figure out where I might be able to buy something, and after failing to find anything at chain stores like H&M and Zara, I found the holy grail!

Ladies, I have stumbled upon shopping mecca for plus size clothes in Bangkok and I’m here to share.

Once you’re done shopping (if that’s even a thing), why not check out some other awesome Bangkok attractions in this Bangkok Itinerary.

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Where to Buy Plus Size Clothes in Bangkok?

Krung Thong Plaza

This is the BEST place for plus size shopping in Bangkok! No need to go anywhere else, seriously, you could spend days shopping here.

You can find anything from denim shorts and jeans, to cute tops, to on-trend playsuits, to vintage style dresses and even ball gowns.

Just have a look at this video I took while walking around a few aisles on one of the floors!

Krung Thong Plaza is a wholesale market, meaning they prefer to sell in bulk and will give better prices if you purchase multiple items from the same shop. So if you’re looking to penny pinch, plan on buying a few things together or go shopping with friends! But even if you’re only getting 1 or 2 things, the prices are still incredibly cheap.

I found that bartering wasn’t really practiced here. Often the prices were listed on signs, and they were so fair that I didn’t feel the need to try and bargain them down (I was actually offered discounts when purchasing multiple items, rather than having to ask for their ‘best price’).

For an idea of price, I purchased 2 pairs of denim shorts and a cute lacy cropped top for 200 baht a piece (US$6.50 or AU$10 each), an absolute bargain if you ask me!

Be Aware of the Shop Names!

Ladies, just a word of caution, some of the shop names can be… mildly offensive. If you watch the video you will see plenty of ‘Fat, Big, Jumbo’ etc thrown around, please try not to take it personally. I don’t believe they are intentionally being rude, and I was always treated really nicely while shopping.

To be honest, I actually prefer being able to see a sign like that and know I’m likely to find something to fit me, rather than look around a regular market and constantly be called fat and told ‘nothing for you here’.

Also, can I just say, ‘Love Calories, Fat Beauty’ has to be one of my favourite things ever! (HAHAHA).

How to get to Krung Thong Plaza?

Krung Thong Plaza is located opposite Platinum Mall on Petchburi Road in the Pratanum area of Bangkok.

Until recently it was difficult to get to Platinum Mall and Krung Thong Plaza as there weren’t on the BTS Skytrain, however now there is the Ratchaprasong Skywalk connecting Chit Lom BTS station with Platinum Mall, where you can then cross the pedestrian bridge across Petchburi Road to Krung Thong Plaza. For detailed walking directions from Chit Lom see here.

We found the easiest way to get to Krung Thong Plaza is using the Grab app (basically Uber in Asia). As with Uber, the prices for Grab are better than a traditional taxi and you can enter your destination in the app so no need to worry about language barriers.

Get the Grab App here.

If you’re travelling solo and feeling daring hop on a Grab Motorbike like I did, it was awesome fun and can weave through those dreaded Bangkok traffic jams.

Ash on the back of a Motorbike Grab (taxi) in Bangkok

A word of caution on tuk tuks. They are cute and a must-try tourist attraction for first timers to Thailand, but be careful of scams/overcharging and traffic.

Firstly, try and avoid using tuk tuks in peak hour! The congestion is horrendous and you really don’t want to be sitting in traffic for 30+ minutes surrounded by exhaust fumes.

Then there’s the classic “detour discount” scam. We actually found the tuk tuks in Bangkok pretty upfront about their 1 stop at a friends business ‘just to look’ so they would get a perk! We were being offered 50 baht rides if we agreed to stop, so they must be getting some good deals for bringing unsuspecting tourists there (one driver told us they got free petrol- a pretty good perk in this economy). The choice is entirely yours on whether you want to pay twice a taxi ride for a tuk tuk experience, or whether a quick sales pitch is worth a cheap ride.

Other Shopping Options for Plus Size Clothes in Bangkok

Platinum Mall

If you haven’t already had your fill of shopping at Krung Thong Plaza, walk across the pedestrian bridge on level 2 for more shopping at Platinum Mall.

Here you’ll find shops selling all kinds of clothing and accessories, including clothes for men, women and children, handbags, shoes and jewellery, and plenty of luggage to carry your new purchases home in.

I noticed a couple of plus size shops on each level, but the best selection of plus-size shopping can be found on level three, conveniently located on the same floor as handbags and other accessories.

I found the prices a little more expensive than Krung Thong Plaza, but there was a good selection of shops with plenty of different styles to choose from.

PLUS if you’re dragging a less enthused other half with you, you’ll have more change convincing them to visit Platinum Mall where they can also buy themselves a new suit, football jersey or quirky ‘custom printed’ tshirt.

International Chain Stores (H&M, Zara & similar)

If you’re shopping out of desperation rather than for fun, perhaps you forgot to bring underwear or suddenly realise clothes don’t fit anymore, you can try some of the international brands at one of Bangkok’s incredible shopping malls (I love Siam Paragon).

Unfortunately if you are size US 10 (UK/AUS 14) or more you might struggle to find much! I found one US size 12 skirt at H&M, otherwise most of the clothes were from their petite range (so even smaller!).

Enjoying the Plus Size Options at Krung Thong Plaza Market

Important Things to Know when Shopping for Plus Size Clothing in Bangkok

You Can’t Try Things On (mostly!)

To help with this here are a few tips:

Know your usual clothing size (preferably in European sizes as most of the clothing was labelled that way. Check this useful international clothing conversion chart for help)

for help) Know your measurements

Take a tape-measure to size your potential purchase if unsure (if you don’t have one, most shops can provide one if you ask). Generally the shops I went into were pretty good with their sizing, but it doesn’t hurt to check!

*I was allowed to try on denim shorts before buying at Krung Thong Plaza (just in the store under my dress, no change room or anything) but this was the only time it was allowed (I asked most places).

There are No Returns or Refunds

So do your best to get the correct size, and check your purchases for damage or faults before walking away, as there is zero recourse if you leave and then notice something wrong with your clothes.

Cash Only

Almost all the stores operate on a cash only basis, so make sure you have enough for your planned purchases (plus a little extra for that cute top you’ll no doubt find). If you find yourself short there are ATMs on most floors, but they are often hidden in the corner somewhere or will have a queue.

There are Shops for Most Plus Sized Ladies, but the Most Plentiful Choice for Size US 10-18 (AUS/UK 14-22)

Curvy Ladies, I don’t want to deter you, there are stores catering to size US 20+ at Krung Thong Plaza. However please be aware that many stores only stocked EUR 42 – 48 or 50 (US 10-18, AUS/UK 14-22). Don’t be disheartened if the first few places you visit don’t have your size, keep looking you will find something!

Where to Buy Mens Plus Size Clothes in Bangkok

Unfortunately (or fortunately they might say) mens clothing seems to be much less catered for than womens. So where should you look for plus size mens clothing?

Krung Thong Plaza: while is caters primarily to women, there were a few mens plus size clothes shops scattered around the market.

Platinum Mall: Level 4 of the main building is mostly mens clothing, again you will find various plus size clothing stores, as well as regular stores selling a large size range.

Apparently the ban on ‘try before you buy’ doesn’t extend to men! Dan bought multiple work shirts and pairs of shorts from different vendors at Platinum Mall and every one offered to let him try it on before paying… strange!

The “Changing Rooms” in Thailand

Hopefully this is helpful for all my fellow curvy gals who want to buy some cute, cheap and affordable plus size clothing in Bangkok!

I’d love to hear your experiences shopping in Bangkok or Thailand, and whether you have any other great places to shop for plus size clothes in Thailand (I’d love to add to this list!).

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