Mr D.I.Y.

When something breaks on the road, this is where Bangkok fixes it on a budget. MR.DIY’s Market Place Dusit branch is a compact, brightly lit maze of practical stuff — phone cables and travel adapters, padlocks and superglue, sewing kits, flip‑flops, tape, batteries, and all the small bits you swear you packed but didn’t. Prices are easy on the wallet, and you’ll usually find a couple of options for the same thing, from no‑frills to slightly better quality. It’s a quick motorbike hop north of Khao San on Ratchawithi Road, in the Market Place Dusit community mall near Vajira Hospital. Open daily 10am–8pm, it’s ideal for daytime errands before you head back to the old town. Grab a basket, do a fast lap, and you’re out — adapters and chargers around the ฿100–200 mark, plenty of under‑฿100 solutions for everyday annoyances. Regulars come for the convenience: need an extra extension cord for your hostel room, a universal plug for that ancient guesthouse socket, earplugs before a night bus, or a cheap umbrella during rainy season — it’s all here. If you’re staying around Khao San for a bit, note this branch for quick fixes without trekking to a big-box store.