If you are one of those who hate shopping, give up: in Bangkok sooner or later you will snack, especially because with the heat and humidity of the capital of Thailand, a couple of hours of air conditioning walking through the corridors of the centers Commercials fancy, and much!
If instead you are a compulsive shopper congratulations: this city is a shopping paradise! Either in street markets or in luxurious shopping centers, the occasions to take a souvenir will not be missing. And the bargains either (yuppi !!!). But what are the Bangkok's best markets and shopping centers? Where to go shopping in Bangkok? Here our selection:
Here is a bit of everything ... it's a kind of beast bazaar! In many places they sell only in bulk, although the best thing is that in Chinatown you can try all the skewers and rare dishes you can imagine. For this alone it is worth the visit!
This huge market is located on the outskirts of Bangkok and only opens on weekends. Get ready to find bargains and ... many people: there are more than 15,000 street stalls where you can find TO-DO!
Skyline: Mo Chit
Very close to the area of Wat Pho in the Ko Ratanakosin neighborhood is this curious market where there are amulets for all tastes and demands
Where? Tha Maharat jetty
Update 2017: the market has ceased to exist, although there are still some shops selling the famous old amulets.
One of the most famous in the city ... and in the "red" neighborhood. Here you can find fakes and venues with peculiar shows ... not suitable for minors
If you need souvenirs, shirts, bracelets or some dreadlocks (there is always someone out there who needs them eh!) In Khao San Road you can find all this and much more! In our opinion, the positions of the nearby Rambuttri are better ... as it is always essential to haggle ... and if you don't know how, check out our bargaining guide for dummies.
Probably the most famous in the Sukhumvit neighborhood with its chic and luxury boutiques… come on, the backpackers feel a bit like a fish out of the water (although the air conditioning is always appreciated!)
Where? In Th Sukhumvit. Skytrain: Phrom Phong
Our favorite! There's everything here: souvenir shops, modern boutiques, fakes, a very good food court, several movie theaters and thousands of Thai teenagers running around.
Where? In Tha Phra Ram. Skytrain: National Stadium
MALL SIAM SQUARE
It is near the MBK. Here you will find almost all international firms, boutiques and a busy food court. Where? In Tha Phra Ram I.
Skytrain: Siam
MALL PHANTHIP PLAZA
Where to buy electronics in Bangkok? If you are looking for electronics come here: you will find new, old computers and pirated software among others….
Where? In Th Phetchaburi. Jetty: Tha Pratunam
Suan Lum night market is a newer and less known market than Patpong. It is located next to Lumpini Park and, if we are looking for a bit of tranquility, it is easier to get it here than in the previous one.
MALL SIAM PARAGON
Luxury here is not lacking: boutiques of the best brands, exquisite restaurants and there is even a Madame Tussauds museum.
Where? In Th Phra Ram I. Skytrain: Siam
Do you know other places to go from shopping in Bangkok?
