Bangkok, a shopper’s paradise (part 1)

One of the most popular as well as one of the hottest tourist city destinations on the globe, the bustling Thai capital also ranks among Asia’s top of the finest shopping places. Without a doubt, shopping in the city of Bangkok is truly satisfying as well as an unforgettable travel experience, boasting a wide range with of shopping districts and areas, ranging from trendy modern mega shopping centres to traditional vibrant street markets filled with stalls selling antiques, DVDs, CDs, clothing, sports gear, watches, jewellery and much more cheaply priced goods.

This cosmopolitan metropolis provides truly a mecca for shopping junkies, and you probably will be desperate not having enough space packing all your purchased items. It is simply hard not to buy a load of such attractively priced goodies.

Siam Square is probably Bangkok’s most popular shopping district. This location is ideally situated along the efficient BTS Sky Train line at Central Station. Here visitors will find dozens of high-end department stores including the two most famous and prestigious Siam Discovery Center and Siam Center and Siam Discovery Center malls, which both are great places for buying branded products.

Inside a Bangkok shopping mall

On Siam Discovery Center’s highest floor exhausted shoppers may enjoy watching one of the latest Hollywood features in the modern and comfortably equipped cinema complex. The Mahboonkrong Shopping Center is located within a short walking distance from Siam Discovery and is another of the city’s popular venues, housing numerous outlets selling electronic devices and clothing at knock-down prices.

More significant shopping centres are positioned nearby the BTS station Chit Lom. This is also the location of the huge eight floors counting World Trade Center, offering several duty-free outlets. On the building’s eight floor visitors can have fun at the ice skating rink. Several other reputed shops here include: Gaysorn Plaza, Narayana Phand and Maneya Centre. Comprehensive Bangkok shopping guide

Computing buffs should head to Pethburi Road where they’ll find Pantip Plaza. Once they enter this venue they’ll think they’ve just discovered paradise! Available here is a wide range of inexpensive computer-related goods. Each level within this mall represents several outlets selling original as well as copied hardware and software items. You can buy pirated DVDs here for about 150 to 200 baht. However, you should convince yourself about the stuff’s quality first.

Situated along Sukhumvit Road and Ploenchit Road visitors will find spacious shopping centres including: Landmark, Emporium, Times Square, Ploenchit Plaza and Robinson. 

Stay tuned for Bangkok shopping part 2