Bangkok is no doubt a shopper paradise, no trip is considered complete without having visit to one of the many shopping venues in Bangkok. Here is a list of top 10 shopping venues in Bangkok that you should consider to visit at least 5.
1. Siam Paragon
Siam Paragon, one of the largest and trendiest shopping malls in Asia with plenty of specialty stores, restaurants, multiplex theater and the largest indoor aquarium perfect visitors from all ages. The Siam Ocean World located at the basement is the iconic attraction in Siam Paragon where visitors will find more than 400 marine species ranging from shark to the beautiful corals can be found here.
2. Siam Center
One of the top 3 giant shopping malls in Siam, Siam Center offers a brand new and trendy look for the shoppers after its reopening in 2013. With the support from some of the major local brands and popular restaurants setting up an outlet here, Siam Center has became one of the most visited shopping malls in Bangkok.
3. Asiatique the Riverfront
Recognized as the largest night market in Asia, Asiatique the Riverfront homes to more than 1500 shops and over 40 restaurants to cater for every visitor’s needs. With most of its outlets beautifully designed coupled with the spectacular atmosphere at night, Asiatique is not only perfect for shopping but a romantic night stroll with your partner is one of the best things to do here in the night market.
4. Chatuchak Weekend Market
The largest weekend market in Thailand and South East Asia, Chatuchak Weekend Market is occupying a space of more than 80 football fields! With more than 10,000 specialty stalls selling antiques, books, pets, clothes, crafts and more, Chatuchak is one of the must visit destinations in Bangkok for tourist.
5. MBK
Located near to the Siam shopping district, MBK is well preferred by the locals thanks to its diversity. Better known as an entertainment center, visitors will find theater, karaoke, bowling center and a range of high end restaurants make this a perfect entertainment venue for the young generation.
6. Siam Discovery Center
Siam Discovery Center is perfect for visitors who are looking for some brilliant home decoration ideas. There are many home decoration products designed by some of the well known interior designers available in the center. Other than shopping, the wax museum Madame Tussauds Bangkok is a must visit to get close with the world famous artists like Michael Jackson, Lady Gaga, Jacky Chan and so on.
7. Terminal 21
Looking for a round the world tour but having no budget? Visit Terminal 21 to experience the atmosphere in Paris, London, Istanbul, Tokyo, Rome, Hollywood, San Francisco and Caribbean while enjoy your shopping in a well themed shopping mall. Each floor is designed with a unique destination and the entrance is designed with airport theme making this mall a well preferred shopping venue in Bangkok. Other than shopping, photographing enthusiasts will find this as the best shopping complex for photo shooting.
8. Central World Plaza
The 6th largest shopping mall in the world and 2nd largest in Asia, Central World Plaza is a combination of shopping outlets, hotel and commercial offices. The indoor ice skating ring that cost more than 100 million THB is one of the signature attractions in Central World Plaza. Other than to enjoy your shopping spree and a leisure ice skating, the food hall in the 7th floor offers some of the best cuisines around the world.
9. Platinum Fashion Mall
If you are looking for a wholesale center for clothes, accessories, shoes, handbags and etc, Platinum Fashion Mall located in Petchaburi Road is your best bet. Most of the shops also sell their products on retail at slightly higher price, but the price will still be cheaper than any stores in other shopping malls. A good place for souvenirs shopping if you need to buy the same items in bulk.
10. Big C Super Center
The Big C Super Center is another good place for souvenir shopping in Bangkok. The Big C hypermarket in the center is a must visit where you can shop for groceries for usage during your stay in Bangkok or shop for some local made snacks as souvenirs.
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