Sukhumvit Street is Bangkok’s most popular destination for shopping; the street is filled with shopping malls, boutique shops, department stores and numerous other shops. The sidewalk is perfect for shoppers who are interested all manner of goods ranging from clothing to souvenirs. The key to an interesting shopping experience is bargaining. If you are out on the streets looking for things to buy then make sure you bargain with street vendors. You will be surprised by the results; most often vendors will reduce a significant amount from the original price that they quoted.

Souvenirs galore can be found on Sukhumvit Street and if one is looking for gifts for friends and family back at home you can find it here. T-shirts are one of the top selling items in Sukhumvit; they are cheap and extremely colourful, and because most T-shirts are cotton it is not too heavy for your luggage.

Another exciting find in Sukhumvit Street is the collection of DVDs and CDs including all of the latest Hollywood movies and music albums, which is probably another reason why people love shopping here. The interesting fact about shopping in Sukhumvit is the range of items and services available. One can buy curious antiques and get something sewn at the tailor shops too. Also, if travellers feel like they need a break they do not have to go very far; along the street there are salons offering cheap haircuts, foot massages, while there are plenty of snack shops too.

From street shopping one can move on to upmarket retail therapy which includes all of the Sukhumvit malls. Through the elevated walkway visitors can reach Robinsons Department Store located in BTS Asok. In BTS Phrom Phong there is a massive mall called Emporium shopping mall. When researching about shopping in Bangkok you may have heard about the ‘Beverly Hills of Asia’; it refers to the trendy boutique stores in the street of Thonglor. Here you will find funky clothes, electronic gadgets, household items and hand crafted goods. Check out the décor stores which sell some of the most sought after Thai crafts.

Shopping in Bangkok can be tiring so you should try stay at Bangkok serviced accommodation during your visit. A Bangkok apartment hotel is ideal for visitors who are looking for flexibility. Citadines Sukhumvit 16 Bangkok is one such place where you can manage your time, enjoy privacy and have access to all of the services one will need while on holiday.