Hunt for cute, budget-friendly stationery in Siam Square. From Somjai to Loft and B2S, discover notebooks, pens, washi, and back-to-school souvenirs.
by Thairanked Guide
January 07, 2026 09:10 AM
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Siam Square is Bangkok’s unofficial stationery capital, a student-filled playground where cute, practical, and affordable school supplies are everywhere you look. Whether you’re hunting for pastel highlighters, washi tape, K‑pop-worthy notebooks, or quirky erasers to bring home as souvenirs, this compact neighborhood around BTS Siam delivers it all. You can hop between indie shops in Siam Square’s sois, glossy mega-malls like Siam Discovery and Siam Paragon, and the endlessly fun MBK Center, all connected by easy walkways. Expect prices that start at pocket-money levels, with plenty of Thai brands alongside Japanese and Korean favorites.
We’ve zeroed in on the best places to stock up for Back to School, with a mix of classic local icons and big-name lifestyle stores. Start at Somjai for true old-school Siam charm and unbeatable value, then level up to design-led picks at Loft in Siam Discovery. If you want sheer variety, B2S has everything from pens and planners to art supplies and school-ready tech accessories. Along the way, you’ll stumble across grab-and-go treasures like cute sticky notes, pencil cases, and sticker packs that make perfect gifts for friends and family.
Insider tips: go on weekdays or earlier in the day to avoid crowds, bring a small backpack for easy carrying, and keep some cash for market-style stalls. Most malls accept cards and e-payments, while independent vendors may prefer cash. With the BTS skywalks linking Siam Discovery, Siam Center, Siam Paragon, and MBK, you can easily make this a half-day stationery crawl and head home with a backpack full of cheerful, budget-friendly finds.
Old-school essentials at student-friendly prices
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Somjai is the beloved, old-school stationery shop that generations of Thai students have relied on before every new term. Tucked inside Siam Square, it packs aisles with everyday essentials at prices that feel frozen in time. Expect racks of gel pens, mechanical pencils, correction tape, rulers, math sets, sturdy clear folders, and classic Thai-brand supplies that hold up through a busy semester. It’s also a goldmine for small, giftable items like pastel sticky notes, cute erasers, and inexpensive planners, perfect for souvenirs that won’t weigh down your suitcase. Staff are used to back-to-school rushes and know where everything is, so don’t hesitate to ask. If you want maximum utility for minimal baht, start here, stock up, and build the rest of your haul around Somjai’s unbeatable basics.
10–150 THB
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Siam Square (near Soi 2–3)
Daily, 10:00 – 19:00
+66982810647
Design-led Japanese picks and trending gifts
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Loft is your design-forward playground, a bright, well-organized space where stationery feels like lifestyle candy. The Siam Discovery branch curates Japanese favorites and trending Asian brands, from mildliner highlighters and gel pens to premium notebooks, planners, and desktop organizers. You’ll find plenty of cute, gifty picks like character-themed sticky notes, washi tapes, and novelty erasers that make quick, thoughtful souvenirs. Prices span from pocket-friendly to premium, and seasonal Back to School displays make it easy to grab coordinated sets. Loft’s strength is discoverability: everything is merchandised beautifully, so you can visualize your study setup as you browse. If you love stationery that blends function with style, this is your happy place.
60–600 THB
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Siam Discovery, 2–3/F
Daily, 10:00 – 22:00
+66819871287
Your all-in-one Back to School megastore
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A short skywalk from BTS Siam, B2S is a one-stop megastore for school supplies, craft materials, and study gadgets. Expect rows of notebooks in every format, exam-ready pens and highlighters, art paper, sketchbooks, brush pens, and budget-friendly desk accessories. Back to School season brings bundle promotions on essentials like pencil cases, glue sticks, and scissors, plus practical extras such as file boxes and laptop sleeves. You’ll also find Thai-language study aids and test-prep books, making it useful for international students in Bangkok. Prices are fair and inventory is deep, so it’s ideal when you want to tick everything off your list in one go. The store layout is intuitive, checkout is quick, and tax refund desks in the mall are a bonus for eligible tourists.
20–500 THB
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CentralWorld, 6/F (skywalk from Siam)
Daily, 10:00 – 22:00
+6626461270
Stylish planners, journals, and smart desk gear
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BeTrend is Siam Paragon’s lifestyle stationery department, known for stylish planners, aesthetic journals, premium pens, and smart desktop solutions. It strikes a sweet spot between practical and pretty, with well-made pencil cases, binder systems, refillable notebooks, and giftable pen sets. During Back to School, look for themed displays that bundle must-haves like highlighters, sticky tabs, and calendar pads. BeTrend also stocks craft tools and scrapbooking supplies, so you can personalize timetables or travel journals. While the selection leans a little more design-conscious, there are plenty of mid-range options alongside higher-end brands, making it easy to build a coordinated study kit or pick up polished souvenirs you’ll actually use.
50–800 THB
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Siam Paragon, 3–4/F
Daily, 10:00 – 22:00
+6626901000
Quick, cute, and budget-friendly basics
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Miniso’s Siam Square One branch is perfect for quick, cute grabs at low prices. The stationery corner is stocked with pastel gel pens, correction tape, sticky notes, mini staplers, and soft pencil cases, often themed with Miniso’s own characters or trending collaborations. It’s a stress-free stop for last-minute Back to School basics and giftable trinkets that look pricier than they are. The quality-to-price ratio is solid for everyday use, and rotating collections keep things fresh if you visit often. Expect efficient checkout, clear price tags, and plenty of multi-buy deals. If your goal is to fill gaps in your kit without overthinking, Miniso makes it fast, easy, and fun.
59–199 THB
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Siam Square One, 3/F
Daily, 10:00 – 22:00
One-price basics for everyday school needs
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Daiso is the reliable go-to for ultra-affordable stationery and desk organizers. At MBK, you’ll find aisle after aisle of pens, correction tape, sticky tabs, plastic folders, zipper pouches, and small desktop drawers, with most items clustered around a uniform price point. It’s a lifesaver for students kitting out a dorm room or travelers who need lightweight, practical souvenirs. While the designs are simpler than trend-led stores, Daiso’s value is unbeatable for basics you’ll use every day. Grab a basket, do a single sweep for classroom and home-desk essentials, and you’ll walk out fully stocked without denting your budget.
Most items ~60–80 THB
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MBK Center, 5/F
Daily, 10:00 – 22:00
+66633940501
From Somjai’s old-school bargains to Loft’s design-forward aisles and the deep selection at B2S, Siam Square makes Back to School shopping feel like a treasure hunt. Add MBK’s wallet-friendly stalls, cute finds at Miniso and Daiso, and Thai-designed gems at O.D.S., and you’ve got the perfect mix of cheap, cute, and truly useful souvenirs. Pro tip: plan your route along the BTS skywalks and time your visit for weekday mornings to skip the rush. Split your haul into checked luggage and carry-on, and keep receipts if you’re eligible for VAT refund at participating stores.
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by Thairanked Guide
January 07, 2026 09:10 AM