Thambi Magazine Store & Money Changer

Thambi has been in Holland Village for as long as I can remember. It is located at that signature corner of the «shopping centre with the windmill», and the selection of magazines spread as wide as the side of the walkway. Name any magazine you want, and they probably have it. No kidding.
The money changer in there is also where I usually change my money whenever I plan to travel. I’m not sure if the exchange rate is any good, but I think it is definitely better than your Orchard money changer!

I love Thambi. Borders has come and gone but Thambi still stays strong. The long lines of magazines stretching across the corridor is probably one of the most iconic sights of Holland Village. I have been perusing through their selection since I was young and I am still as blown away as every. They have a REALLY decent selection… you can get reading material for practically any interest you have. Architecture, Art, Fashion, Photography — you name it, Thambi sure as hell has it.

They deserve a big gold star — they are awesome at what they do.
They have every magazine, newspaper and other publication that you need. From everywhere. Whether it’s the obscure academic magazine you want, or a magazine in, say, gardening, steampunk culture or foreign affairs, they have it all.
They’re also a pretty decent money changer!
For me they define Holland Village. They have been as constant as the north star, and as reliable as. I dunno, a rock? I love Thambi sooooo much.

Your one-​stop shop for magazines if you live in the West. It’s worth coming here monthly just to get your favourite mags. And I’m pretty sure they’ll have it whatever your fancy.
I was looking for bridal magazines and this store had a variety from the region, it saved me a trip to a few bookstores to find those! I also get «psychology today» and «psychologies» here, titles that are hard to come by at petrol kiosks or supermarkets.
The only magazine I’ve yet to find here is Frankie — an australian arts & music independent magazine, if one day Thambi’s decides to sell it, I could just live in this store!

I can’t think of any other place that sells magazines in German and French in Singapore.
Thambi Magazine Store & Money Changer is not your regular newspaper and magazine vendor. It sells a wide selection of specialist magazines from Australia, UK, US and more. There are also hobbyist mags for the IT geek, sports mags for the gym bunnies or those wanting to get fit and lose weight and even mags for kids! And oh, if you want to improve your German and French, then grab the mags in German and French if you have no one to practise your language skills with.