6 Recommended Tattoo Studios in Bangkok

Common Ground Tattoo is a vintage shophouse-turned-tattoo studio run by a group of international tattoo artists, with each one specialising in a different style of design. Standard black outlines are flawless, while the team’s talent really shines when it comes to more intricate designs, such as gothic creatures and punk logos (all at the same price). 

A highlight of Common Ground Tattoo is the monthly visits of renowned tattoo artists from around the world. A 1-hour session usually costs about 3,000 baht.

BKK Inc Tattoo Studio occupies a cosy shophouse just off Khao San, an area flooded with dozens of tattoo studios of varying reputation. The first sign of reassurance here is that BKK Inc was the first-ever tattoo parlour in Bangkok to receive certification from the Paris Tattoo Convention. 

They also have internationally trained artists who specialise in niche areas of their field. Banky is your man for retro designs, Ball specialises in portraits, and Kong impresses with his signature Asian-inspired characters and artwork. Prices start at around 1,000 baht and vary by design and intricacy.

Mimp Tattoo Studio is a sleek and spacious studio at RCA, one of the most popular nightlife streets in the whole of Bangkok. The main man in charge is Mimp, who specialises in a wide range of Thai and Japanese designs. He has won a long list of tattoo awards throughout his decade-long career. Prices start from around 1,500 baht.

Wat Bang Phra in Nakhon Pathom is probably the most famous place to get inked up near Bangkok. Around 50 km west of the capital, the temple specialises in Sak Yant tattoos which are all given by the monks living at the Buddhist temple. 

This iconic tattoo, made world-famous by Angelina Jolie, features Buddhist scriptures written in ancient Sanskrit. Monks use a handmade, 18-inch needle that’s split at the end to create 2 dots with each stab. Tattoos at Wat Bang Phra are carried out every day. Wat Bang Phra also holds a spectacular festival every year in March, complete with parades, chanting, and mass-inking sessions.

Tattoo O’d Studio is one of the best-known and well-trusted tattoo studios in the fashionable Thonglor area. This tiny 2-floor shophouse just holds 2 clients at a time, so it’s best to book ahead. Local tattoo artists, Snot and Bank, specialise in tribal patterns, lettering, black outlines, as well as intricate logos and murals. 

Tattoo O’d Studio have also been known to welcome an international tattoo artist as a guest from time to time. Tattoo O’d is on Sukhumvit 53, near the Thong Lo BTS Skytrain Station. Prices start from 2,000 baht.

 ALL DAY Tattoo features very talented English-speaking artists who make it their mission to ensure that you get exactly what you want in a tattoo. Located on Sukhumvit Road, the tattoo studio is conveniently close to Emporium and EmQuarter Shopping Mall. 

They're able to create a great range of art styles, from realistic to tribal to Japanese art. They also use very safe inks in a sterile environment for absolute safety.