Although once in Thailand, you can not return from there without buying. And if you are already there or just going on vacation, then definitely check Bangkok. Almost all over the world this city is considered one of the most favorable places for trade. And how can it be otherwise, if tourists here are met by low prices and high quality of goods. Although finding them the first time is not an easy task. That's why we decided to collect a list of places where the most popular shops are located in Bangkok.
What to buy in Bangkok?
Most often, tourists prefer to buy traditional Thai products: silk and cotton fabrics, as well as ornaments. By itself, shopping in Bangkok is pleasant with new impressions and huge shopping areas with an added bonus in the form of entertainment. But if you were in this city for the first time, knowing the best places for shopping will not hurt you.
Where to go when shopping for Bangkok?
You can buy goods in two fundamentally different places: in the markets or in the shops. To begin, we will discuss shopping centers.
- The largest trade complex of southeast Asia is called Siam Paragon. On five floors of the building there are numerous shops, restaurants and a huge cinema for 15 rooms. Lovers of brands will find here everything that the soul desires: Burberry, Versace , Dior, Gucci, Prada, Hermes, Louis Vuitton .
- Siam Discovery is a center for youth and family purchases. Here, shopping lovers will be pleased with the shops of world famous manufacturers: DKNY, Diesel, Pleats Please, Mac, Swarovski, iStudio, Guess, Karen Millen.
- In Siam Center you can choose a great pair of shoes and a sea of sports goods.
- All the above complexes are located near the metro station BTS Siam.
- MBK Center is an eight-story building, which has about 2000 shops with clothes and shoes, fashionable accessories and accessories. Here you will be pleased with the democratic prices and the opportunity to bargain with the sellers.
Markets in Bangkok
If comfortable shopping conditions are not important to you, or you are interested in colorful goods, pay attention to local markets.
- Market Chatuchak. This place is one of the largest in the world. Every day tourists buy goods worth about 700 thousand dollars. And the area of the market itself is 141.5 km.
- Phakhurat Bombay - this market is located in the area where the Indian national minority of Bangkok resides. It will be interesting for fans of fabrics, buttons and other interesting fittings. Also this market is famous for its abundance of spices.
- Pratunam - the market, which is worth a visit for lovers of textiles and clothing, which the master sews here on the spot. Also come here at least for the sake of visiting the tallest building in Bangkok - Baiyoke Tower, with restaurants on the 77th and 78th floors, with a stunning view of the city. There is a market on Ratchaprarop and Phetburi (Phetchaburi) road.
- The clothing market of Bo Be is the city's best clothing trade center, where you can have a wonderful bargain.
- Night market Patpong - visit it better after 23:00, when there are almost no tourists and with sellers you can agree on a lower price.