If there is one word that can very well be used as a synonym for Bangkok it is without doubt ‘shopping’. That is how far shopping is intertwined with holidaying in Bangkok. It is unlike any other destination in the world because the entirety –almost always- of travel to Bangkok is its fantastic shopping experience. Bangkok is the hub for fabulous price tags. That’s right you can buy almost anything of fairly reasonable quality at rock bottom prices.

Shopping in this exciting city is like an addiction; it’s a craze; once you start it really is hard to stop. The choices in Bangkok are plenty; if you are haggle expert, the flea markets are found in plenty. If you prefer comfort while you shop, there are the posh and fancy malls. For those of you who are craving for that one of a kind shopping experience, walk into one of the many vintage shops and prepare to be fascinated. If you like customising your clothes and shoes you get plenty of outlets for that as well. In a nutshell Bangkok really is paradise for the shopaholic.

The popularity of shopping in this city has taken a whole new level with tour guides offering special ‘shopping tours’. If you prefer to dig and do the research on your own, the internet affords plenty of information with past shoppers sharing their experiences in different streets, malls and outlets. The riverside is a beautiful shopping destination and it is known for its night markets and vibrant atmosphere. Chidlom and Siam square are also other destinations with plenty of places to shop from. Although Bangkok is more famously known for its low prices, you do get an excellent range of up market shopping as well. You can meet expert Thai designers and custom make dresses just the way you like it. Fancy shopping malls with exquisite designer ware are also found in plenty; the Central World, the Siam Paragon, MBK Shopping Centre and the Terminal 21 are all names that are worth checking out.

To cater for the ardent shopper there are plenty of Bangkok city hotels available. A popular name is the Atrium Bangkok. This city hotel Bangkok with all its perks and facilities makes one of the best abodes to come home to after a day of exploring the city and all it has to offer.

Nigel Walters is a travel writer, who writes under the pen name, Free Spirit. His content is based on the myriad of experiences and indulgences that the world has to offer travellers across all walks of life. Google+