What Are the Best Places to Go Shopping in Bangkok?
If you love to travel and go shopping, you’ll fall instantly in love with Bangkok. In fact, many of the tourists arriving in Thailand head straight to the capital city to do one thing, shop. But the real question here is, where are the best places to shop in Bangkok?
There’s the MBK Center where you can book a hotel near MBK Bangkok, Siam Paragon, The EmQuartier and of course, the famous Chatuchak Weekend Market. Here are the must-visit places for a great shopping trip in Bangkok:
MBK Center
MBK Center is one of the biggest shopping malls in Bangkok where you can find more than 2,000 stores, restaurants and service centres. Located near the BTS Siam Station and National Stadium, MBK Center has been a favourite shopping destination for many locals and tourists because of its organised system. All the stores in this mall are divided into zones, making it easier for you to find the things that you’re looking for. MBK Center is especially popular for buying electronic devices such as mobile phones and computers because it’s cheaper and there are many options to choose from. They also have separate areas for clothes, household items and groceries.
Siam Paragon
If you’re looking for luxury items and international brands, you can find them all at Siam Paragon, the premier luxury mall in Bangkok. Located in the heart of the city, Siam Paragon has become a tourist attraction for its beautiful interiors and many international luxury brands like Louis Vuitton, Prada, Dior and Cartier. The mall is also home to some of the city’s top restaurants, so you won’t have a hard time finding a place to enjoy a luxurious meal here.
The EmQuartier
The EmQuartier is another chic luxury shopping mall in Bangkok that’s best known for its beautiful water garden called the Helix Quarter. When you step inside, the mall feels more like a hotel because of all the greenery inside, and then you’ll see all of those luxury brands like Gucci, Armani and Prada that sell beautiful items at a much lower price than if you buy them in other cities. Of course, you’ll also find budget-friendly brands in the mall as well as a host of restaurants, cafes and their Cine-Art cinema.
Chatuchak Weekend Market
Finally, they say that you’ve never really shopped in Bangkok if you haven’t visited the Chatuchak Weekend Market, the largest of its kind in the entire world. And yes, you have to be prepared for a lot of walking, haggling and browsing through the more than 15,000 stalls that are in this market. The entire Chatuchak Weekend Market covers 35 hectares and is divided into 27 sections that are filled with everything from local products to food. There are definitely a lot of reasons Thailand is deemed one of the best travel destinations in the world, especially because of its shopping. So go ahead, book a room with us and be near these top shopping destinations that will surely give you the best retail experience in your life.
