Bangkok’s best places to shop (part 2)

Located south of Siam Square, Silom Road houses several great places to shop as well. The most popular malls here include: Silom Center, Silom Plaza, Silom Village, Holiday Inn Crown Plaza, Central Department stores, and Thaniya Plaza.

Enthusiastic shoppers should definitely not miss visiting the vast JJ Weekend Market. Each weekend this vibrant market boasting numerous stalls, selling a wide range of cheaply priced goods comes alive. Also known as Chatuchak, you can find the market nearby Mo Chit BTS Sky Train station. This incredibly spacious outdoor market offers everything from different kind of pets to clothing, DVDs, computer games and Thai food and electronic devices. If you learn some bargain skills before you visit you probably will be successful purchasing goods at cheap prices. The many food stalls here serve mouth-watering and nutritious Thai food such as fried rice, papaya salad, noodle soup, barbecued chicken and grilled fish. Guide to Chatuchak Weekend Market

Another lively booming commercial area in the city is known as the Bangrak Market. This atmospheric market is crammed with colourful flower stalls selling orchids, jasmines and a selection of cut flowers. The bustling China Town boasts an extensive network of alleys with numerous quaint shops dealing in almost all kinds of products. Particularly reputed for its mouth-watering food products is the Pratunam Market, while Woeng Nakhon Kasem is the best place to go shopping for Chinese porcelain, antiques, industrial items, classic furniture and brassware goods.

Colourful cut flowers at the Bangrak Market

Visitors should not forget touring several of the area’s excellent night markets, which is undoubtedly an unforgettable as well as rewarding shopping experience. The renowned Suan Luam Night Bazaar is the most significant night bazaar in Bangkok, specialised in goods from each region in Thailand.
Fashion lovers should head to the Pratunam Market Complex, which is the finest spot to purchase trendy accessories such as purses, handbags, modern apparels, and designer items. Patpong is mostly known for its notorious nightlife but does also houses a great night market, selling a wide range of designer goodies at amazing low prices. Quality food products and a huge selection of clothing are available at both the Memorial Bridge Night Bazaar and Buanglamphu Market.

Bangkok night markets guide