BANGKOK’S MOST FAMOUS SHOPPINGS
Bangkok’s Most Famous Markets and Shopping Centers
We have given the golden rules of shopping in Bangkok in our Bangkok Economic Travel Guide.. If you want to know what this Bangkok shopping spree is, here you go… It’s time to answer questions such as which markets should I go to in Bangkok, which are the most famous shopping malls in Bangkok, where should I shop in Bangkok.. This was an article in itself.. Because shopping is possible day and night in Bangkok.
First of all, if you came to Bangkok for 1 or 2 days, you cannot visit all the shopping centers and markets in the city.. Put this in your mind and when the holiday is over, don’t worry about why we didn’t go there.. Because it is impossible.
Think about it this way, it would be more interesting for a tourist who comes to Istanbul for the first time to go to Palladium or Cevahir Shopping Center or to the Grand Bazaar, Kadıköy Public Market.. Also, let’s say there is a tourist who comes to Istanbul for shopping, he cannot visit all the shopping centers in Istanbul in one day.. Here is the same situation for Bangkok.
Those who have limited days in Bangkok should choose the area where they will go for shopping… That’s why the markets that must be seen in Bangkok, the most famous shopping malls of Bangkok, Bangkok’ Do not search in vain for shopping places to go, because we have done a detailed research for you.. And here are the best markets and shopping places in Bangkok:
Of course we have to categorize them as Bangkok Floating Market and others first…
Bangkok Floating Market (Floating market): The floating market, which is a classic of Bangkok, is that everything is sold in boats on the river.. Vendors come in boats and sell anything you can think of.. Here you can find tropical fruits, local dishes cooked on the boat.. But now it is completely touristic… You can catch interesting photographic frames. Of course, Floating Bazaar is not just one, but the name given to all of them.. The most famous floating market boats are Taling Chan Market, Bang Ku Wiang Market, Tha Kha, Damnoen Saduak. You can also take a guided tour in Damnoen Saduak.. Damnoen Saduak, 100 km from Bangkok, is the most famous floating market…
After mentioning one of the symbols of Bangkok, the Floating Market, we present Bangkok shopping route
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Let the shopping begin!
1- Asiatique Market: Better quality than others, therefore more expensive. There are indoor and outdoor areas.
2- Klong Toey Market: Market area with fruit, vegetable and fish products.
3- Sukhumvit Night Market: One of the most famous streets of Bangkok, Sukhumvit Street turns into a market place in the evening.. You can get there by bus 2-511 from Khao San Road, and by Havaray (SkyTrain BTS) from the city center, getting off at Nana or Asok station.. There are also 3 famous shopping malls of Bangkok on the street;
- Nana Plaza: The mall is of course more famous with its nightlife, we think
- Terminal 21: Ideal for style outfits. If you don’t have a brand obsession, come here. They don’t bargain much, but try. You should visit Labrador Factory, the ideal store for leather and original items.. This place also has a branch in Siam Center.
- Ekkamai Mall: A place where you’ll find vintage stores, trendy coffee shops, art galleries and great food. Shadesof Retro bar is very good. It is in the opposite direction of Sukhumvit Street above the shopping malls.
4- Patpong Night Market (Patpong Night Market): Thanon Patpong, Silom; Bangkok’s Redlight District. Famous Bangkok’s most touristic places. There are fake bags and watches and everything.. There is gay nightlife on the streets of Silom Soi 2 and Soi 4. You will have a good time in Patpong night market, where you can shop Chinese style and Thai style, which is the most famous night market of Bangkok, where mostly imitation products (Rolex watches, Versace bags etc.). Don’t forget to bargain a lot. You can go to the market by bus number 15 from Khao San Road or by Havaray (SkyTrain BTS) from the city center and get off at Sala Daeng station.
5- Pratunam Market: Textile market with more products. You can take bus 511 from Khao San Road, from the city center by Havaray (SkyTrain BTS) from Chit Lom station. Famous shopping mall near the market;
- Pantip Plaza: known as IT shopping mall. So e-market. Touristic place. Check inside the box of the product you bought. Tax free.
6- Siam Square (Siam Square): Another square and sidewalks that turn into markets in the evenings. What makes Siam Square different from other squares in Bangkok is that it is not only the market but also the heart of shopping malls. So after visiting the Siam Square market, you can go to the most famous shopping mall in Bangkok.. Address: Bus number 2 from Siam Square or Silom from 15 Sukumvit street or Siam Suquare airrail (SkyTrain BTS) . Shopping malls around Siam Square;
- Amarin Plaza: The shopping center located on the corner on the way to Siam Square, 2. There is a very large outdoor store on the floor.. You can also sell branded and defective products for cheap.
- S & P Siam Paragon Shopping Center: Siam Paragon, one of the largest shopping centers in the Asian continent, has 5 floors and 2 main buildings.. These are the Siam Center and Siam Discovery, which stands out with the presence of a Boyner-style department store and offers discounts at certain times. Also, Siam Ocean World (Siam Ocean World) where you can swim with sharks. /strong>Sea Life Bangkok Ocean World) has a huge aquarium, a giant movie theater, a luxury car showroom. In addition, according to information we received, Siam Paragon was the most Instagrammed place in the world in 2013.
- MBK Center: A low quality, shopping mall version of night markets. Very big. There are many brand alternatives for electronics and cameras on the top floor.
- Central World: A huge 550,000 square meter shopping mall. 30% larger than other malls in Bangkok.
- Gaysorn: Mall with luxury brands
- Erawan: Boutique stores and luxury brands can be accessed directly to Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok.
- Digital Gateway: A shopping mall with digital products such as its name
7- Bangkok Chinatown (China Town): Offering the opportunity for alternative tastes and shopping, China Town continues along the 1 km long Yaowarat street adjacent to Charoenkrung road.. There are also Chinese temples on the street.
8- Bangkok Indian Market (Phahurat Market): They brought everything in India to this region known as Little India. .
9- Saphan Phut Night Market: It is said to be ideal for cheap trendy clothes..
10- Pak Khlong Talat Flower Market: Bangkok’s largest flower market.
11- Amulet Market (Amulet Market): Thailand once had a belief in animism. (Animist or Animationism is the religion that accepts that there are souls more or less similar to the human soul in nature, it is the system in Philosophy that accepts that every object is governed by a spiritual being or spirit) This tradition from those times still continues.. The amulets we know, namely those sold in the market. The fact that there are about 15 amulet magazines on the market is an indication of how important amulets are to the Thais.. Visitors to this market examine the amulets on their stalls with magnifying glasses and try to understand how valuable they are.. It is installed on Phra Chan street outside the walls of Wat Mahathat temple. In addition, the covered market right in front of Tha Mahathat pier is a very rich place in terms of amulets and votive statues.
12- Khao San Road: It is not only a place for travelers and passers-by, but also whatever you look for. a marketplace where you can find it. Bus 511 from Khao San Road, Havaray (SkyTrain BTS) from city center to Chit Lom station.
13- Banglamphu
strong> Market: It can not be said that it has many features, but you can have a foot massage. Might be medium quality. If you finish the places to visit in Bangkok, go, otherwise we don’t think you need it.
14- Chatuchak Weekend Market (Chatuchak Weekend Market): The largest market in the world. The 35-acre market has more than 10,000 stalls. Open on weekends and during the day. It takes 1 day to visit the whole. So in order to act more planned, get the map of the market at the entrance.. There is what you are looking for in it; flower market, outdoor products, etc.. A wholesale market. You can try strange flavors from the Far East cuisine. Prices are affordable. You can reach the market by bus number 3 from Khao San Road or by getting off at Mo Chit Airrail station (SkyTrain BTS) from the city centre.
15- Rod Fai Night Market: In the Nong Bon Area and floating close to the bazaar..
16- BONUS: Khlong Lat Mayom Floating Market: The river separating the mainland with places to visit in Bangkok located on the other side. For those who have plenty of time in Bangkok…