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ร้านอัมพิกา Aumpika Stationery Store
Markets & Shopping
Pai

ร้านอัมพิกา Aumpika Stationery Store

4.2(23 reviews)

Aumpika Stationery Store is a practical, go-to stop for travellers and residents in Pai who need everyday supplies that can otherwise be difficult to track down in this small northern town. Notably, it appears to be one of the few places in the area where visitors can purchase yoga mats, and the store carries a reasonable range of art supplies including watercolour paints, brushes, and paper — useful for creatively inclined travellers passing through. Beyond art materials, the shop stocks general stationery, markers, and electronics such as power banks, making it a useful all-rounder when supplies run low on the road. Staff have been described by visitors as warm and helpful, though experiences can vary depending on the day. The store is compact but covers most basic stationery needs reasonably well for a town of Pai's size. A practical note for shoppers: some visitors have reported receiving faulty pens and encountering a strict no-refund policy, so it is worth testing items such as markers before purchasing where possible. The store is open seven days a week, with weekday hours starting at 07:30 and weekend hours from 08:00, closing at 18:00 each day. Arriving earlier in the day gives more time to browse and ask staff for assistance locating specific items.

Experience hints

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Visitor Reviews

Wow! Thought it would be way worse. Came to find water painting, brushes and papers and I did find what I looked for. The sellers were warm and helpful with all my questions and requests. In my country I would pay x3 than this store. You can find here all the equipment you need for Pai. Glad I found this place and exactly what I wanted ✨ Thank you 🙏🏻

The only place where you can buy yoga mats. They also have a lot of beautiful stationery: glitter markers.

Pretty much everything you might need stationary wise in Pai.

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Visitor Information

Best time to visit

November – February

Avoid: March – May (hot & hazy)

Rainy season

June – October

Avg. temperature

12°C – 32°C(54°F – 90°F)

Crowds

Moderate

Peak: December – January

Getting there

Minivan from Chiang Mai (3 hrs, ~762 curves — take motion sickness tablets). Small airport for charter flights only.

Getting around

  • Motorbike rental (essential — ฿150/day)
  • Bicycle rental for town
  • Walking in the town centre