Shopping in Bangkok is an experience to thrill and delight to all kind of shoppers - whatever
it is you're looking for. From luxury brands in air-conditioned malls in to duplicate copies
in local famous markets, Bangkok has all kinds of places to blow your baht.
So better to fatten your purse and hit the shops to satisfy your shopaholic desires but
Whatever you choose to purchase, and wherever you may want to pursue it, be sure to polish
your bargaining skills and carry a big smile. In this vlog we are going to guide you to
the latest top shopping malls and markets in this shopping heaven called Bangkok.
MBK Center MBK Center is one of the most famous shopping
mega malls in Bangkok, popular with both tourists and locals, and busy with shoppers every day.
There are 8 floors packed with 2,000 shops that sell everything from clothing, fashion
accessories, handbags, leather products and luggage to furniture, mobile phones, electric
appliances, cameras, stationery and DVDs.
One of its famous attractions is the duplicate copies of famous brands and the electronic floor that sells cheap original and copy products.
Bargaining is one of the essential keys of shopping in this mega mall and the best part
of it is the direct access from National stadium BTS sky train.
It has 2 food courts that you can enjoy while you are shopping, so this mall is considered
among top visited shopping malls in Bangkok.
Chatuchak Weekend Market The market of all markets, Chatuchak Weekend Market is the ultimate, if you are lucky to
be in Bangkok for a weekend than visiting Chatuchak market is a must ,
this gigantic weekend market that sells almost everything you can imagine from clothing’s
to decorative items antiques accessories and even a big section of pets will make you shop
till you drop.
More over this market has a big section of street food that will give you the joy while you are shopping.
Chatuchak market is very easy to access by BTS or MRT which will bring you just in front
of it, it has also a large green park next to it where you can relax and enjoy the nature
after a long day of shopping.
So if you are in Bangkok and its weekend than plan to visit this market and enjoy shopping.
Pratunam Market Pratunam Market is a major market in Bangkok selling clothes, shoes, and fashion accessories
at wholesale prices. Enter the small alleys and jam-packed small streets and you’ll
find yourself in the middle of a clothes-maze. Prices are very cheap, and most shops offer
retail prices for single pieces.
Shopping here is fun because there’s a whole collection of accessories to dress you up from head to toe – at a bargain. The original
wholesale market is outdoors, around Indra Hotel and Baiyoke Sky Hotel, while the air-conditioned
malls are located across the main street.
If you like walking in narrow streets and experience local markets with cheap prices than pratunam is the address this market is
open every day and shopping in it is fun.
Platinium fashion mall Platinum Fashion Mall is like an indoor version of the Chatuchak Weekend Market. It specializes
in wholesale fashion clothing and accessories, with four floors of shopping space, packed
with some 1,300 shops. Here, haggling is part of the fun, and you’ll save more buying
in larger quantities.
it’s a wholesale shopping mall filled with small outlets, selling mostly women’s fashion and accessories.
The range of styles and what’s available is more than impressive. Find everything from
children’s wear, adolescent clothing, jeans, evening dresses, underwear and oversized clothing
to wigs, belts, shoes, handbags, hats and cosmetics.
Platinum Fashion Mall location is smack in the centre of Pratunam, a 10-minute walk from
either Ratchathewi or Chidlom BTS Skytrain, so it is easily accessible when compared to
other clothing bazaars of the same scale.
Siam Paragon – Siam square & Siam Discovery Siam area is the address of the luxury malls where you can find these chain of modern mega
malls next to each other where you can shop from one mall to another by just a walking
distance.
if your pockets are full and you wanna enjoy fancy shopping, then siam paragon is the right place for you This mall contains over 250
shops, with famous brands from all over the world. Bring your credit card though, as this
kind of luxury doesn't come cheap – but as the old adage goes, 'you get what you pay for
These luxury malls are easy to access from
the Bts siam Sky train, so if you like fancy shopping and your wallets are full of dimes
than head to siam area.
Central world Central World mega-shopping complex offers
one of the most exciting shopping experiences in Bangkok. It has everything from brand name
clothing boutiques, funky fashion, high-tech gadgets, bookshops and designer furniture
to imported groceries, a lineup of banks, beauty salons, and even an ice-skating rink.
With so many options to explore, you could easily spend half a day here without realizing it.
This is one of the largest malls in Bangkok
and it is located in the middle of shopping district where people can access it by sky
train and enjoy this mega mall fancy shopping experience.
Icon siam Icon Siam Mall is called the "Mother of All
Malls", with 500 shops and 100 restaurants from more than 30 different countries. Developed
by the same tycoons behind Siam Paragon and EmQuartier, Icon Siam offers high-end brands,
an indoor floating market, an art gallery, exhibition space, and a beautiful riverside
location with views of downtown Bangkok.
With 6 floors of shopping, Icon Siam has pretty much everything you might need, Located on the Thonburi side of the Chao Phraya River,
you can reach Icon Siam by taking the BTS to Saphan Taksin Station and heading to the
pier, where you can hop on a free river shuttle.
Fortune Town IT Mall Fortune Town IT Mall is a four-story electronics mall that is well-known for offering technology
items, parts and repairs at some of the best value prices in Bangkok. Also referred to
as Fortune Tower, this compact mall is conveniently located outside of Rama 9 Station
At the IT Mall, visitors can shop for items such as mobile phones, cameras, and computers,
and there are also a range of software shops in the mall as well as places to print documents
and photographs. Some of the shops in the tower sell second-hand items like computers
or computer parts, so if you are looking for a bargain, then this is the place to find
it. You should be prepared to bargain to get the best price, and it’s worth doing a bit
of online research before you go.
Ratchada train night Market The new Rot Fai Market in the Ratchada area of Bangkok is one of the great night bazaars
in Bangkok, selling cheap goods and food with very affordable price it’s a must visit
place to shop and eat while you are in Bangkok, it’s easy to access thanks to the nearby
Cultural Centre MRT Underground Station.
As in all markets in Bangkok, bargaining is expected at the new Rot Fai Market Ratchada as there is no set price for anything. That
being said, as this market is so popular with Thai people, prices are lower here than you
might find in Chatuchak Market .
China town Bangkok’s Chinatown is a popular tourist attraction Packed with market stalls, street-side
restaurants and a dense concentration of gold shops, Chinatown is an experience not to miss.
Once you go to China town which is also known as Yawarat road you will be lost in these
Chinese area between shops and restaurants and if you go deep inside the branched streets
there will start the real fun where you will find yourself in narrow streets full of wholesale
shops where you can barely walk but it’s an exciting experience to be there and explore
these Asian culture and shopping in Bangkok’s little china.
This was an updated list of what we considered essential places to explore shopping in Bangkok,
Of course Bangkok got more than 10 places to enjoy shopping, but those mentioned ones
in this vlog are the most popular ones to consider before any other shopping place till
this date.
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