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Are you one of those certified shop-a-holic who are found almost everyday in malls and market stands? Or maybe you consider yourself a bargain-hunter who loves seeking out cheap items? If so, the... |
Are you one of those certified shop-a-holic who are found almost everyday in malls and market stands? Or maybe you consider yourself a bargain-hunter who loves seeking out cheap items? If so, the Thai capital is definitely a place you don’t want to miss.
Bangkok has developed continuously into a world-class city for various types of shoppers. It has everything to satisfy the tastes of different consumers, whether it is a lustrous mall packed with designer labels, or dynamic market filled with exotic goods, gorgeous handmade jewelries and colorful fabrics, name it and they have it.
The question now is where to shop in Bangkok?
A number of shopping malls are almost everywhere in the city and one of those is the SIAM square, situated on the BTS Skytrain line.
Located across the Siam station is the grandiose SIAM Paragon, it has more than 40 international and local fashion labels, watch brands and jewelers you can choose from. It comprises 6 floors, with each floor offering different products.
Just beside the Paragon is the adjoining SIAM Center, comprising of numerous trendy boutiques and local fashion houses. And just across the street you will find SIAM Square Proper where you can discover masses of leather goods, jeans, shirts and handbags in almost different colors.
Only a few blocks from SIAM Square, in the middle of Ratchaprasong, is the Central World Plaza which is also a popular haven for high-end consumers. Here you will find Zen and Isetan, two large department stores that specialize in Japanese goods; they also house a number of international fashion brands, furniture and Thai crafts and arts.
Love garments?
It is best recommended that you visit the city’s garment district, Pratunam, with malls and various street stalls where you can have great deals on clothes and shoes. Platinum Mall in Pratunam tenders items that can be purchased in bulk for hefty discount.
Have you ever been to Chinatown? Well, Thailand also has its own Chinatown which is best explored on foot. It is along Yaowarat and Charoen Krung Road up to the Odeon Circle. This place has been the major trade center for the Chinese since 1792 and has continuously been attracting travelers and shoppers all around the world.
The said undisputed champion of all the markets in Bangkok is Chatuchak consisting of more than 15,000 stands. Here you will find all sorts of locally made handicrafts like lamps, bamboo mats, clothes and more at a very reasonable price. The market also has air-conditioned sections where you can have a break from the excruciating heat of the sun. So if you are planning to go here, do not forget to bring a bottle of water and always carry with you a folding fan.
The streets around Silom Road is considered to be the counterpart of New York’s Wall Street, since during day light hours it is crowded with a number of office workers out to grab a quick bite at one of the many various fancy restaurants and street food stalls in the place. While at night street stalls selling clothes with brand names, all kinds of jewelries, wooden candle holders and more are scattered all over the area.
So what more can you ask for? Go now and shop till you drop only here in Bangkok, Thailand.