Skip the Khaosan noise and hunt vinyl instead
Banglamphu hides some proper record dens away from the farang crowds. These shops stock everything from luk thung classics to Thai rock pressings from the 70s.
Start at the old soi near the fort
Head down Soi Rambuttri and cut left into the small lanes behind the fort. First stop is a tiny shop called Vinyl Siam that opens at 2pm daily. Expect prices from 250 baht for decent condition LPs.
Owner Somsak will chat about rare Thai psych records if you buy something. Don’t haggle too hard – he’s fair but knows his stock.
Move to the second-hand market stalls
Walk five minutes toward Phra Athit Road and check the weekend stalls near the river. Many pop up after 3pm selling 60s-80s Thai pressings for under 400 baht. Bring cash only.
Look for the guy with the red cart near the 7-Eleven – he sometimes has sealed copies of Carabao albums that go for 600 baht.
End the day at the riverside cafe with a listen
Finish at a small listening bar on Phra Athit that plays vinyl until 9pm. Order a 80 baht coffee and flip through their crates. They sell select records too.
| Place | What | Price | Hours | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl Siam | Thai rock LPs | 250-700 THB | 2pm-8pm | 02-282-4471 |
| Red Cart Stalls | Used vinyl | 150-500 THB | 3pm-7pm | Walk-in |
| Phra Athit Listening Bar | Cafe + records | 80-600 THB | 4pm-9pm | 02-281-9934 |
| Banglamphu Records | Rare pressings | 300-800 THB | 1pm-7pm | 02-629-1156 |
Pro tips before you go digging
Bring small notes and check condition under good light. Most shops close early on Mondays so plan for Tuesday to Sunday.
Key Takeaways
- Start at Vinyl Siam on Soi Rambuttri after 2pm for first picks.
- Carry 500 baht notes and ask for discounts on bundles over 3 records.
- Check the red cart near 7-Eleven on Phra Athit for sealed Carabao albums.
- End at Phra Athit Listening Bar before 8pm for coffee and last crates.
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