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Exploring the beauty of Bangkok, one sign at a time.


Category: Store Sign

  • House of 5 Reigns

    This store signboard likely belonged to a restaurant that may no longer be in business, but what a beautiful piece it is. The teak wood gives it such warmth, paired with elegant Thai typography. And what an interesting name for an eatery too. A lovely relic of the past.

  • Phaitong Icecream

    Another cool shop sign I stumbled across, though I couldn’t quite tell what the business was at first glance. Turns out, it’s an ice cream shop (wish it was open when I walked by!). The Thai typography really stands out from the usual shop signs, such a bold and unique design! Location: 964, 4 Krung…

  • Slipa Office

    I have no idea what this business is about—but I was completely fascinated by their logotype. What a cool way to design Thai script! If you know what this place is, drop me a comment. I’d really appreciate it. Location: 136 Nakhon Sawan Rd, Wat Sommanat, Pom Prap Sattru Phai, Bangkok 10100 https://maps.app.goo.gl/xwmNP5fRY6Rei9Gt6

  • Siam Apartment Ratchathewi

    This has to be one of the most dramatic Thai typographies I’ve seen in ages. Just look at it so futuristic and bold. As signage for an apartment building, it’s unexpectedly cool and full of character.

  • Kwong Fah Press

    Here comes another vintage piece from Yaowarat belong to a printing shop this classic wooden signboard featuring Thai, Chinese, and English. I assume it was once a vibrant mix of green and red, now softened by time. Still, it remains a timeless piece with beautifully crafted typography in all three languages.

  • Yuen Yang Plastics

    This is another great example of how fusion plays out in Bangkok’s store signage mixing three completely different typefaces for each language. It might look a bit chaotic at first, but there’s an aesthetic charm to it. I particularly love the Thai script, it’s beautifully designed, almost like stacked blocks. Bold, unique, and unmistakably Bangkok.

  • L. Sung Lee

    L. Sung Lee is a store that sells cart and stroller wheels. What I love about this signage is its simplicity especially the black and silver color combination. The shiny metal typography, presented in three languages, is neatly condensed onto a small black PVC board. Dark and silver, minimal but effective, it just works. Location: 12…

  • Bangkok Autodoor Store

    Sorry, I couldn’t catch the exact name of this shop, but from what I can gather, it’s a place that sells automatic doors. The signage reads “Bangkok Auto-door” correct me if I’m wrong (and if you can read Thai, I’ll blame Google Translate if it got it wrong 😅). But what really caught my eye…

  • Signage shop in Yaowarat

    How can we talk about signage without mentioning the creators behind them? In one of the small soi (alley in Thai) near the big roundabout in Chinatown, you’ll find several signage shops, places that design and make shop signs, lightboxes, and all kinds of advertising materials. This particular one really stood out to me. I…

  • M.A.Maricar Gem Stone

    Honestly, there aren’t many store signs in Chinatown that use dark green, so this one really caught my eye. Paired with the beautiful green door, it just looks great. Along this small soi, you’ll find many gemstone and jewelry shops, most of them much smaller compared to those on Charoen Krung. This particular store sign…

  • Thong Bai Goldshop

    This is a lightbox for a gold shop in Chinatown. I’ve noticed that many gold shops in Bangkok tend to use bold colors like red, yellow, green, and blue in their signage. For this particular sign, the shop name is displayed in a very bulky Thai font alongside Chinese characters. Interestingly, each language is presented…

  • V. R. Ban Mo

    This lightbox belongs to a radio and speaker equipment shop in Chinatown. While the design is simple, I really appreciate the clean and well-crafted store logo “VR,” paired with the Thai script store name above it. A neat and balanced composition that stands out quietly. Location: 14 Phra Phithak Rd, Wang Burapha Phirom, Phra Nakhon,…

  • Abandoned pawn shop

    Found this abandoned pawn shop tucked in a corner of Yaowarat Road. The store signage is engraved directly into the cement, once painted black but now beautifully faded with age. Thai and Chinese names sit side by side in perfect harmony, creating a quiet yet captivating visual balance.

  • Merry Fair Co.,Ltd

    I honestly have no idea what this company does, but I really admire the customized Thai and English fonts. They feel like pixel art embedded into a clay-textured concrete wall, such a unique and creative installation.

  • Pharmacy in Ratchathewi

    This is a simple pharmacy sign in Ratchathewi, featuring only Thai and Chinese. The bulky, bold typography in both languages gives it a classic and timeless look.

  • Food Stand in Ratchathewi

    I’m really fascinated by this tiny food stand in Ratchathewi. A collage of various menus covers the stall, creating a striking visual mix. The handwritten fonts on the small wooden boards and green sign add a charming, personal touch. And if you look closely, there’s a little chicken illustration in the corner, colorful, playful, and…

  • Fish Head Tang Chua Li

    What a unique lightbox, shaped like a traditional Chinese hotpot! This Thai-Chinese restaurant, tucked away in Chinatown, features two distinct Thai typefaces on the sign: one for the restaurant’s name and another for the bold yellow “Free Parking” message. It’s eye-catching and full of character, hard to miss as you walk by. Location: 2216 Khao…

  • Eam Nguan Seng

    What a stunning visual treat on Song Wat Road, a deep red woodboard with beautifully engraved gold lettering. Unlike most signboards in Chinatown where fonts are typically mounted on the surface, this one is carved directly into the wood with precision. The contrast against the turquoise green doors makes it even more eye-catching. A true…

  • Chua Hong Joo

    Back in Chinatown again—one of my favorite places to wander in Bangkok. With so many old shophouses and restaurants, it really feels like stepping back in time. It’s truly one of the most unique spots in Thailand. This classic wooden signboard features only English and Chinese, with beautiful gold Chinese calligraphy that stands out perfectly.

  • Soi Nom Chit

    This is the road sign for Soi 2 Nom Chit — a beautiful vintage piece made with handmade wooden Thai letters. From afar, it almost looks like Russian Cyrillic because the font has no curves at all, just stacked wooden strips. It really reminds me of the Soviet-era typeface ST-Agitaciya — bold, blocky, and full…