The Thai capital of Bangkok is a city full of contradictions. It is home to a large number of modern skyscrapers as well as numerous historical buildings; the city is legendary for its vibrant and decadent nightlife, yet one can find a temple or shrine on almost every street corner; the city boasts plenty of high end shopping malls and an even larger number of street vendors and open air markets. While it may be shocking at first, tourists who embrace this disparity will definitely have more fun.

Visitors who want to do some shopping in Bangkok are in for a treat. The city provides a dizzying number of excellent shopping opportunities and it can sometimes be overwhelming. While the street markets are excellent places to get good bargains, those who want high quality goods are better off browsing the malls. After all, Bangkok does have a fairly large number of those.

The Siam Paragon is probably the most popular mall in the city. Almost everything is sold at this massive luxury mall. Find the latest electronic gadgets or buy a sports car, everything is available at the Siam Paragon. Central World is a major local mall. In addition to plenty of shops, the mall also has a massive ice rink. MBK is the Chatuchak market but with walls and a roof. With around two thousand shops to explore, visitors are bound to wind up with a few interesting purchases.

Other popular malls include Terminal 21, which has sections themed after major cities; the Emporium, a smaller Siam Paragon; the Gaysorn Shopping Mall; the Siam Discovery, and the Platinum Fashion Mall, which focuses on apparel and accessories.

Tourists who want easy access to the city’s shopping and leisure districts should try and get Sukhumvit accommodation. Those who want to stay at a luxury Bangkok serviced apartment can try Citadines Sukhumvit 23 Bangkok. Not only is it close to many shopping centres, restaurants and entertainment venues, this elegant residence is also within easy reach to the business district and many local attractions. There are also two skytrain stations situated nearby, which gives guests access to virtually every part of the city.