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Bangkok's best bespoke tailor — and why Patrick & Coquietly earned it
By The Best in Bangkok editorial team
Updated June 2026
12 min read
Bangkok has more tailors per square kilometre than almost any city on earth — at least in certain postcodes. Walk down Sukhumvit Soi 11 and someone will offer you a “best price, sir” suit before you’ve finished your coffee. Which is precisely why the tailors worth knowing are rarely the ones with the loudest signage.
I’ve spent a fair amount of time digging into this — talking to expats, reading the better threads on r/ThailandTourism and r/Bangkok where regulars are refreshingly blunt about this, cross-checking TripAdvisor ratings with places I trust, and visiting a few shops myself. What’s become clear is that there’s a significant gap between the volume tailors built for tourists who need a suit by Thursday and the places actually doing bespoke work properly. This piece is about the latter.
Patrick & Co
Three generations of bespoke tailoring in Bangkok's most discerning neighbourhood
The story starts in the late 1960s when Satvinder “Steve” Singh ran a fabric shop near Udon Thani, dressing American soldiers stationed in Thailand. That unlikely beginning set in motion a family craft that has now reached its third generation — Navin Anandsongvit, who took over in 2017 and deliberately moved the studio from Sukhumvit to Thonglor, a neighbourhood that signals something quite specific about who you’re dressing.
What distinguishes Patrick & Co from the majority of Bangkok tailors isn’t any single thing — it’s the accumulation of process. The initial consultation isn’t about what fabric you want; it’s about how you live, what occasions you’re dressing for, and what your existing wardrobe actually needs. Navin describes the showroom as a gentlemen’s club rather than a fitting room, and that’s not just marketing. You sit. You have a drink. The conversation happens before the tape measure comes out.
Fabrics are sourced from British and Italian mills — Scabal, Holland & Sherry, Loro Piana in the premium range — with Egyptian cotton for shirts and linen blends for Bangkok’s climate. Hand-stitched finishes come standard, not as an upsell. Multiple fittings are built into every order. Suits run 7–10 days, which is slower than tourist tailors but honest about what the process actually requires.
Pricing starts around $420 for a suit, which is expensive relative to Bangkok’s volume tailors but a fraction of what equivalent construction costs in London or Hong Kong. The value isn’t cheap tailoring — it’s genuinely good tailoring at a more sensible price point than you’d pay elsewhere in the world.
| Location | 89 Sukhumvit Soi 57, Thonglor |
|---|---|
| Est. | 1960s (3rd generation) |
| Suits from | ~$420 USD |
| Turnaround | 7–10 days |
| Fabrics | British, Italian, Asian |
| Rating | 4.8 / 5 (TripAdvisor) |
| Contact | +66 85 992 9556 |
What makes Patrick & Co different — specifically
Most Bangkok tailors share a similar model: high volume, aggressive touts, fast delivery, pricing that drops sharply if you push back. Patrick & Co doesn’t do any of that. Walk-ins aren’t really the culture here — appointments are expected, and the studio operates more like a private consultancy than a shop floor.
The Thonglor location matters more than it might seem. The move from Sukhumvit wasn’t accidental. Thong Lo is where Bangkok’s affluent expats and well-dressed locals actually live. The clientele you’re fitting alongside isn’t tourists in a hurry — it’s residents who’ll be wearing these suits to boardrooms and embassy dinners. That changes how the whole process feels.
“Having visited Bangkok for over 10 years, Patrick & Co is my favourite and go-to bespoke tailor in all of Asia. Navin and his staff are not only extremely professional, patient and helpful — the final product they provide is incredible.”
— TripAdvisor reviewer, verified client TripAdvisor ↗
What’s also worth noting is that Navin actively limits the number of simultaneous commissions. There’s no production line running in the background. A smaller portfolio of active orders means each garment gets the attention it needs at each fitting — which is how bespoke tailoring is supposed to work, and how few places in Bangkok actually run it.
The hand-stitching deserves a mention too. Plenty of Bangkok tailors describe their work as bespoke but use machine construction for most structural elements. Pattern-matching, canvas construction, hand-worked buttonholes, and the finishing on the collar and shoulders are what separate properly hand-tailored garments from the fast-fashion adjacent stuff. Patrick & Co does this by default.
Other notable tailors worth knowing in Bangkok
There are genuine alternatives here, and pretending otherwise would be dishonest. Bangkok has several tailors doing creditable work at different price points and with different specialisations. What follows is a fair assessment of each.
Est. 1961
Empire Tailors
Empire Tailors in Siam Square has an Italian-inspired identity and offers four fitting sessions as standard — which is genuinely thorough. Their sustainability-conscious fabric approach (sourcing materials certified for environmental responsibility) appeals to clients with specific ethics around their wardrobe. Suits run $450–$900.
The Italian-influenced cuts are well-executed for clients who want something Continental rather than British in structure. Where they’re less strong is in the warmth and depth of the client relationship — it’s more professional than personal, and the consultation process doesn’t invest as much time in understanding your actual life before recommending a cloth weight and construction.
Est. 1980s
Pinky Tailor
Pinky Tailor has a legitimate following — Time Out Bangkok called them one of the best in the city, and they’ve dressed magazine editors and diplomats. Located in the Mahatun Plaza Arcade near Phloen Chit, they’ve built a reputation around creative, personality-driven tailoring rather than strict English formality.
The price point is generally more accessible than the top-tier bespoke houses, which attracts a broader client base. The trade-off, as clients on shorter visits sometimes discover, is that the creativity in their cuts doesn’t always translate to consistency across repeat orders. Quality can vary depending on which master tailor handles your commission.
Est. 1985
Empire Tailors
Empire Tailors in Siam Square has an Italian-inspired identity and offers four fitting sessions as standard — which is genuinely thorough. Their sustainability-conscious fabric approach (sourcing materials certified for environmental responsibility) appeals to clients with specific ethics around their wardrobe. Suits run $450–$900.
The Italian-influenced cuts are well-executed for clients who want something Continental rather than British in structure. Where they’re less strong is in the warmth and depth of the client relationship — it’s more professional than personal, and the consultation process doesn’t invest as much time in understanding your actual life before recommending a cloth weight and construction.
Est. 1977
Narry Bespoke Tailors
A quieter name in Bangkok’s tailoring conversation, Narry Bespoke has operated since 1977 and serves a mix of international clients and Bangkok-based professionals. They’re known for modern cuts and a workable fabric range without the premium price tag of the top-tier houses — a practical choice for budget-conscious visitors who still want something properly fitted.
The limitation is that their modern design sensibility doesn’t have the same depth of classical tailoring knowledge, and clients who want very specific construction details — full canvas, hand-set sleeves, bespoke buttonholes — may find Narry’s options somewhat limited compared to the specialists.
Est. 1965
Raja's Fashions
Raja’s Fashions is one of Bangkok Plaza’s stalwarts — a reliably competent mid-market tailor that handles business suits, casual pieces, and occasional formal commissions. Decades of operation have given them a predictable consistency, and for repeat visitors to Bangkok who know exactly what they want, the efficiency of working with a familiar shop has its own value.
The honest caveat is that Raja’s is more in the made-to-measure camp than genuinely bespoke — the level of construction detail and fitting iteration simply doesn’t match what you’d get from the dedicated bespoke houses. For simple business suits or casual trousers, that distinction may not matter. For formal commissions or complex cuts, it will.
Est. 2000s
Unique Tailor Bangkok
Unique Tailor on Sukhumvit Soi 11 has built a following among expats looking for contemporary cuts and a good fabric selection without the formality of the heritage houses. The location on one of Bangkok’s busiest expat streets means they see a high volume of walk-in clients, and their turnaround reflects it — quicker than the dedicated bespoke studios, with pricing to match.
The issue with volume is that it shows in the level of individual attention. Unique Tailor is strong at producing competent, well-fitted garments efficiently. What they don’t offer is the relationship-driven, craft-focused process that separates true bespoke from good made-to-measure. For clients who value process and permanence as much as the finished garment, that’s a meaningful gap.
If you’re visiting Bangkok for three days and want a shirt by Friday, Patrick & Co isn’t for you. They’ll tell you that themselves. The 7–10 day timeline isn’t artificial padding — it’s what multiple fittings actually require, and compressing it defeats the purpose.
Where Patrick & Co makes sense is for residents, regular visitors, or anyone planning a Bangkok trip specifically around wardrobe. Expats who’ve been in the city long enough to move past the tourist-strip tailors tend to land here eventually. The same goes for business travellers who need suits that read right in international settings — not just Bangkok-adequate, but London-appropriate.
The other thing worth saying plainly: the price-to-quality ratio is genuinely hard to match. A suit at this level of construction — canvas, hand-stitching, Italian or British fabric, multiple fittings — runs £1,200–£2,500 in London. Here it starts at around $420. That’s not a sale. That’s a structural difference in labour costs that Bangkok has maintained for decades.
| Source | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Bespoke tailor recommendations in Bangkok — r/ThailandTourism | Thread with 80+ comments from travellers comparing their experiences. Patrick & Co features prominently in the top-voted recommendations. | |
| r/Bangkok — tailor discussions (sorted by top) | Regular residents giving unfiltered opinions on Bangkok tailors. Worth reading before making any decision. | |
| TripAdvisor | Patrick & Co — TripAdvisor verified reviews | Hundreds of verified reviews from international visitors. The recurring themes: Navin’s personal attention, the Thonglor atmosphere, and quality that holds up on return visits. |
| Blog | Wah So Shiok — detailed Patrick & Co review | An in-depth personal review covering the full consultation and fitting process. Useful for understanding what a first visit actually looks like. |
| Review | Best Tailors in Bangkok — independent Patrick & Co review | Third-party analysis placing Patrick & Co in context of the broader Bangkok tailoring market, with pricing comparisons. |
Ready to start your bespoke journey in Bangkok?
Quick facts — Patrick & Co
| Address | 89 Soi 57, Thonglor |
| BTS | Thong Lo |
| Phone | +66 85 992 9556 |
| [email protected] | |
| Suits from | ~$420 USD |
| Timeline | 7–10 days |
| Founded | 1960s |
| Generation | 3rd (Navin) |
Tailoring glossary
| Bespoke | Made from scratch, no pattern |
| MTM | Made-to-measure (altered base) |
| Canvas | Internal structure of jacket |
| Full canvas | Premium, drapes to body |
| Fused | Glued interlining, less durable |
Category
- Section: Retail & Traders
- Subsection: Fashion & Apparel
- Type: Bespoke & Custom Tailoring
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the best bespoke tailor in Bangkok?
Patrick & Co in Thonglor is our top pick for genuine bespoke tailoring in Bangkok. The family-run studio has operated for over 60 years, now led by third-generation tailor Navin Anandsongvit, and follows a proper multi-fitting process using fabrics sourced from British and Italian mills. Suits start around $420. For clients who need a faster turnaround or a lower price point, Rajawongse and Pinky Tailor are credible alternatives with long-standing reputations.
Where is Patrick & Co located in Bangkok?
Patrick & Co is at 89 Sukhumvit Soi 57 (Thong Lo Place) in the Thonglor district — a short walk from Thong Lo BTS. The shop runs by appointment, so calling ahead (+66 85 992 9556) or emailing [email protected] before your visit is recommended. More information is available at patricknco.com.
How long does a bespoke suit take at Patrick & Co?
Expect 7–10 days for a suit, depending on complexity and fabric. This includes multiple fittings where corrections are made in-person rather than guessed at. It’s longer than many Bangkok tailors promise, but it reflects what a proper bespoke process actually requires. Plan your Bangkok visit accordingly if this is a priority.
What does a suit cost at Patrick & Co Bangkok?
Suits start at approximately $420 USD and run to $600 or more depending on the fabric selected. European-sourced fabrics — Italian and British wools from top mills — push the pricing higher, but the construction quality scales with it. By the standard of equivalent bespoke tailoring in London or Hong Kong, this represents strong value.
Is Patrick & Co suitable for first-time bespoke clients?
Yes, and arguably it’s one of the better shops for newcomers to bespoke tailoring. Navin takes time before the measuring begins to understand how you live, what occasions you’re dressing for, and what your existing wardrobe already covers. First-time clients often leave with a better-considered wardrobe decision than they’d have made on their own.
What fabrics does Patrick & Co use?
The stock includes a curated range of branded and non-branded fabrics from Italy, England, and Asia — fine wools, Egyptian cotton for shirts, and linen blends suited to Bangkok’s climate. For higher-end commissions, fabrics from British and Italian mills including selections comparable to Scabal and Holland & Sherry are available.
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