Preduce

Launched in 2003, Bangkok’s original skateboard label has built up a fervent international following. At its Siam Square store you’ll find a large range of Preduce skate team products, including the very cool Preduce x Tawan skate deck series in collaboration with local artist Tawan Wattuya (starting at B1,300), as well as a full clothing line. Other popular brands available include Baker, Deathwish, Flip, Vans and HUF. Selected Penny minicruisers (starting at B3,790 for a complete board) and longboards are also sold here.
218/9 Siam Square Soi 1, Rama 1 Rd., 086-045-5784. Open daily 12pm-8:30pm. BTS Siam. www.preduce.com
 

YEAH!

Along with its five sister branches (Siam Square, Pinklao, Esplanade Ratchada, Rama 9 and Fashion Island), this store sells streetwear, skateboards, longboards and Penny minicruisers, as well as skate shoes from the likes of Vans, DC and Lakai. Complete customizable skateboards start at B4,300.
166 Rama 1 Rd., 02-658-48156. Open daily 11am-9pm. www.byyeah.com
 

CTwo Skate

With more than 10 years’ skate experience, owner Pisanu ‘Nu’ Adulsaraphun can give you advice on which skateboard best fits you. The shop sells both imported and local skateboard decks and hardware, as well as its own T-shirts. Skateboarding shoes include the best-selling Nike Zoom Stefan Janoski (from B3,300), while you can also find longboards and colorful Penny minicruisers. Complete skateboards start at B4,500.
Room 2/23-24, Zone E Soi 4, Rod Fai Market Sri Nakarin, Sri Nakarin Soi 51, 089-200-8340. Open Tue-Sun 5pm-11pm. www.facebook.com/C2SkateShop
 

Creep

This Thai streetwear label-turned-skateboard brand is perhaps best known for its Creep original 7.75- and 8-inch skateboard decks (starting at B1,500 including grip tape), which come in six designs and various wheel types (B890 for blank wheels and B990 for Creep wheels). Here, you can also find decks from international brands like Toy Machine, Mystery and Foundation.
Soi Kelantan, Charoenkrung Rd., near Odean Circle, 085-922-1834. Open 11am-5pm. www.facebook.com/creepskateshop
 

Streetbox

This authorized distributor for Real and Thunder skateboards in Thailand has been a long-time supplier for Sports Mall and Supersports outlets citywide. At its own store you can also find skateboarding shoes from American brands such as Fallen and Macbeth (from B2,395), wheels from Spitfire (from B1,000) and Pro-Tec helmets (from B2995).
4/F, Seacon Square, Sri Nakarin Rd. 02-721-9986 Open daily 11am-8:30pm. www.streetboxshop.com
 

Tong Tong

This one-stop service for skateboarders offers a great selection of American-imported decks, wheels, trucks, bearings and other skateboard parts. Highlights include Bakerboy and Deathwish boards (from B3,500 for complete), well-priced Stereo mini cruisers (from B3,490) and Trasher caps. They also offer limited-edition skate shoes such as the Vans Syndicate Collection (from B3,900) and Converse Con (from B2,000), both in-store and for pre-order.
Room 30, Underground Metro Mall, MRT Chatuchak, 02-624-4508, 086-554-5755. Open Mon-Fri 12pm-7:30pm, Sat-Sun 10am-7:30pm. ow.ly/NumB1

AGAIN

Previously a street-style clothing brand at JJ Market, this cozy cafe serves coffee, pizza, steak and desserts along with a serious skater attitude. There’s plenty of street clothing and skate gear, too, including its own skateboard decks (B1,300 with grip tape) and T-shirts (B390).
Room 104, 1858/1 Suwannin Place Building, Arun Ammarin Rd., Rama 8 Bridge, 089-509-9104

Switch Sk8

Located in Bangkok's suburbs, this shop is run by Asian Indoor Games 2007 silver medalist Weerayut ‘Nut’ Eksirasuwan. He offers a range of Thai and imported skateboard decks, parts and accessories. Decks start at B1,000 while complete set-upd go from B2,990. Switch Sk8 also delivers across the country.
Room SPT011, 3/F, Future Park Rangsit, 085-966-0866. Open daily 11am-8:30pm, Sat-Sun 10am-8:30pm. www.facebook.com/Switchsk8shop

SKATE PICKS

Santa Cruz Retro Shark Land Shark Cruzer, B5,390. Available at Preduce.
Independent 139 BTG Forged Hollow Polished Red Trucks, B1,800. Available at CTwo Skate.
Deathwish 8-inch Ellington Crazy Consumers 2 Deck, B1,800. Available at Tong Tong.
Penny 22-inch Purple complete, B3,790. Available at YEAH!
Baker Reynolds Deep Cut, B1,200. Available at YEAH!