Shopping in Bangkok
What to buy and where to buy
Plan a trip to the beautiful city of Bangkok, where almost all shopaholics from around the world have at least visited the city once to explore the many malls, shops and markets that adorn different parts of Bangkok. International travellers visiting Bangkok can find accommodation at an apartment hotel in Bangkok. Among these options Citadines Sukhumvit 11 Bangkok situated in close proximity to a popular shopping mall Terminal 21 is a notable option that could be considered.
Begin your day of visiting the crowded streets by wearing comfortable clothing, and head out to the nearest street market if you are up for good bargain shopping experience. The Chatuchak Weekend Market which was once only famous among traders and wholesalers has now become a must visit landmark for tourists. Upon your visit to the market you will find a diverse collection of merchandise which range from antiques, vintage clothing to anything you can dream of purchasing. If you are looking for a chance to experience shopping at different cities of the world in one go, then Terminal 21 is your one stop destination with about 600 shops housed in one building. From shops that resemble the streets of Tokyo city, Carnbay Street in London to Istanbul zouk, the mall caters to all types of shoppers. Successfully combining two shopping experiences the Asiatique, features 1500 boutiques and 40 restaurants and visitors to the mall are ensured an exciting experience. Gateway Ekamai, also feature various shops that sell products ranging from clothes, accessories, electronic items such as laptops, camera phones and other IT related products.
If you are on the lookout for vintage shops a trip to the Papaya Vintage is a must, though you might not be able to purchase every item showcased on the shop, there are memorabilia and furniture that you could take back home. You are sure to encounter the childhood heroes Spiderman, Batman and Green Lantern during your visit to the Papaya Vintage Shop. A trip to Bangkok is not complete without a visit to the floating market. Among them Damnoen Saduak has been operating for a long time and is frequently visited by tourists. Floating market provides ample of photo opportunity along with the chance of purchasing fruits, food items as well as gorgeous flowers.
There are plenty of other shops and streets featured in Bangkok that provides one with a memorable shopping experience including the famous Orchard Road, Bangkok Flower Market, Chinatown Market.