Shopping in Bangkok is quite an experience, be it spending a day at markets like Pratunam and Chatuchak Market, or visiting the shopping malls like Emporium, MBK Centre and Central World – there is so much to see and buy.
If you have never been to Bangkok, here’s a quick guide that can help you get started.
Bangkok = shopping + eating + going for massages + more shopping.
Platinum shopping mall
For girls, what better way than to spend an entire day at Platinum – the famous wholesale fashion mall – where you can embark on a wardrobe revamp. Expect arrays of trendy apparels, accessories of all sorts; shoes that would drive you crazy; bags for all occasions; and colourful cosmetics. On a side note, if you need a boost of energy, head to the food court at level six to treat yourself to typical Thai eats like pad Thai, kway chap, and beef noodles.
Pratunam market
Pratunam is a humble version of Platinum – but presented in a form of a street market. Located strategically across Platinum mall, you may chance upon similar stuff at wholesale prices, too. Shopping at Pratunam may be hotter, but there is really nothing to complain with all the steals you can get. Do note that they close early, though. Packing up starts at 3pm.
Siam Square
This is where local designers’ merchandise is curated and congregated at; think of alternative fashion and unexpected styles. Prices here are significantly higher than what you would pay at Platinum or Pratunam, but you can be assured of the quality.
Chatuchak Market
Chatuchak weekend market, frequently called J.J, is the largest market in Thailand. This is one place you definitely would not want to miss when you are in Bangkok. Whether you are looking for cheap deals and small buys, or investing in more quality items, J.J market has all to offer.
It is a comprehensive place for you to get just about anything and everything – clothes and whatnot for both kids and adults, furniture and home accessories, chinaware and home fragrances, books and scrolls, fresh produce and local snacks, and even pets. The list goes on…
MBK Centre
MBK and shopping are synonymous when people talk about coming to Bangkok. While it has been overcrowded with tourists in the recent years, MBK is still a stop worth spending time at. There is definitely something for everything – be it food, movies, massages, beauty salons, and of course, everyone’s favourite induglence – retail therapy. Yes, lots to buy, from clothes and shoes to mobile accessories, and local produce and random little stuff.
Words by Melody Yap, photos by ladyironchef
U missed out terminal 21…
Is a new must go Plc when in bkk
Can you do up a list of cafes which you visited in BKK pretty pleaseee?
C, I like Black Canyon Coffee at the basement level of Platinum Mall. The cappuccinno is good!
Hii, anyone have updates to the opening hours of chatuchak market. wondering if i could head there on a friday morning. thanks.
Hi, I do not trust the “famous sellers” now, I really prefer to buy everything from Thailand now, this is where I buy my stuff, for $20 “Personal Shopper Bangkok” (Google it I don’t have the exact link) will go shopping for you (anything), cheap and good, I would love to find the same cheap service in Paris or New York !!!
How about Asiatique.
So sorry your article is so badly written, so dull, lady iron chef is good, but pls invest in some proper writing skills,
Take a course , it is so boring the way you write, I love your blog, fresh and cute.
Don’t trust fashionmode. She has been posting the same comment on a couple of website. Personal shopper Bangkok is a scam. I paid 1000bht but never got reply or good. I believe they have been going around posting fake reviews about themselves. AVOID