DP Music

What is it? Holding court at Fortune Town for over a decade, this refreshingly analogue shop champions Thai music in all its forms. Luk thung ballads, indie experiments and obscure regional pressings sit beside contemporary releases. Serious rarities share shelf space with reasonably priced finds.

Why we love it: The team know their catalogue intimately and speak about Thai vinyl with the ease of people who have catalogued half of it themselves. Ask a specific question and you’ll likely receive not just an answer but a small history lesson. DP Music also doubles as a practical lifeline, with proper cleaning solutions, inner and outer sleeves in every imaginable size and sturdy mailing boxes designed for safe shipping. Reorganise your collection, replace worn covers and stock up on essentials without trekking across Bangkok. Efficiency has rarely felt so refreshing in a market that’s usually quite hard to get into.

Time Out tip: Head straight for the rarities section if your wish-list has drawn blanks elsewhere. If you’re still stuck, ask for P’Pae – he has a knack for producing sought-after Thai pressings from shelves you somehow overlooked. 

Ratchadaphisek Rd, Khwaeng Din Daeng. Open daily, midday-8pm