Shopping In Sukhumvit
The Paradise for Retail Therapy
Whilst Thai traditionalism is evident in every nook and corner, the chic restaurants and clubs afford the street an alluring and distinctively cosmopolitan touch. The exclusive shopping district houses most of the city’s trendy fashion boutiques in the section called Thonglor. At times referred to as the ‘Beverly Hills of Asia’, this section is ideal for those in search of fashionable clothes, home wares and gadgets crafted by both local and overseas designers. Celebrating the craftsmanship and creativity of Thailand are various home and interior décor stores in this section.
Antique collectors will be delighted to find high-quality antique items sold at L’Arcadia. The boutique also offers a special collection of home furnishings imported from Burma and Cambodia.
Nestled amidst the mazes of the district is Asana, a special showroom of modern furniture featuring distinctive interior design pieces in addition to collections by aspiring designers of Thailand. Among the items here are bookshelves, chairs, sofas, desks, loungers and more.
A glitzy shopping mall often frequented by the affluent living in Bangkok as well local celebrities, K Village in Sukhumvit consists of five zones; Gourmet Market, Lifestyle & Technology, Health & Beauty, Café & Restaurants and Fashion & Accessories. Sprawling across 24,000 square metres, this retail hub is a welcome alternative to the imposing megamalls adjacent to downtown Sukhumvit Road.
The outdoor lifestyle mall, J-Avenue should also be included in anyone’s shopping excursion in Sukhumvit. In addition to the usual retail outlets and restaurants, the mall features a villa market, beauty salons and banks.
Citadines Sukhumvit 23 is an exceptional Sukhumvit accommodation option designed with international travellers in mind. The apartment hotel ideally located amidst a myriad shopping and entertainment outlets, presents a well appointed Bangkok serviced apartment range.