Get a Thai Tattoo in Bangkok

Thai Tattoo Ideas and Designs

Every tattoo in the gallery above is a real tattoo, done at our studio in Bangkok. Most Thai subjects carry a meaning: elephants for strength and wisdom, the naga for protection, the lotus for purity and rebirth, the Singha for power, the tiger for courage. Seen a Thai tattoo design you like? Send it over and we will work through options with you.

Looking for Sak Yant? That is sacred work with its own rules and traditions, and we cover it properly on our Sak Yant page.

Thai Warriors, Guardians and Protective Figures

Temple guardians, Hanuman the monkey warrior and Thai deities make some of the boldest Thai tattoos, traditionally symbols of faith and protection. This is detailed work, so when you message us we match you with the artist whose strengths fit it best. Tell us the figure and the placement you have in mind.

Thai Script and Writing

A name, a date or a phrase written in Thai script makes a clean, personal piece. Spelling mistakes in tattoos are forever, so our bilingual Thai and English speaking team checks the translation and spelling with you before anything is drawn.

Small and Meaningful Thai Tattoos

Small pieces are welcome here, and plenty of people book one as the last stop of their Thailand trip. If it is your first tattoo, our team will walk you through everything. We are one of the only fully licensed studios in Bangkok, and every needle is new and single-use. Message us your idea and we will give you an honest time and cost estimate.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I get a word, name or phrase in Thai, and how do I know it’s spelled correctly?

Yes, Thai script tattoos are one of the most popular requests we get. Names, dates, and short phrases all work well. The important part is accuracy, because online translators regularly get Thai wrong and a mistake is permanent. Our bilingual Thai and English speaking team checks the translation and spelling with you before anything is drawn, so what goes on your skin says exactly what you think it says.

Can I get a Buddha tattoo in Thailand? Is it allowed or disrespectful?

Yes, we do Buddha tattoos, with one firm rule: above the waist only. In Thai Buddhist culture the head is the most sacred part of the body and the feet the lowest, so Buddha imagery low on the body is considered deeply disrespectful. We also advise against Garuda designs, as the Garuda is Thailand’s official royal emblem. If it is the spiritual meaning you are drawn to, Sak Yant designs each carry a specific blessing, and our Sak Yant page covers them properly.

Do Thai tattoos have to be big, or can I get something small?

Small is welcome. Plenty of the pieces we do are single-session tattoos under an hour, often as the last stop of a Thailand trip. Message us your idea, size and placement and we will give you an honest time and cost estimate before you commit to anything.

Is bamboo hand-poke safer, and do you use single-use needles?

We tattoo by machine only, and every needle is new and single-use. Bamboo hand-poke is often sold to visitors as the more authentic option, but the way it is commonly practised involves needles dipped into shared ink pots and inconsistent needle depth, which means more blood, higher infection risk and a lower quality result. At ALL DAY, we are one of the only fully licensed studios in Bangkok, our inks are FDA approved and imported from the USA, and ink cups, gloves and razors are all sealed, single-use items. For the full breakdown of temple and studio practices, read our Sak Yant safety guide.

What’s the difference between Sak Yant and other Thai tattoos?

Sak Yant are sacred geometric designs with ancient Khom script, and each design carries a specific meaning, like protection, luck or success. The designs on this page are decorative Thai tattoos, which draw on Thai culture and imagery without the sacred script. Both make meaningful pieces. If Sak Yant is what you are after, our Sak Yant studio page is the place to start.