Amami Plaza & Tower
Amarin Plaza & Tower, a 22-storey office & shopping complgx located at the heart of Bangkok, Rajprasong intersection, was established in 1985. It boasts 30,000 sqm commercial shopping space, and 30,000 sqm of car parking, combining a classically designed 7-storey podium with a modern, glass-walled 15-storey office tower. Amarin Plaza & Tower emerged as a new city landmark in Rajprasong shopping district with focus for shopping, recreational and office activities, offering first-class facilities and services to a carefully blended mix of long-term tenants.
BTS : Chit Lom Station
Siam Discovery Center
The first exclusive lifestyle center of Bangkok Siam Discovery Center houses over 200 shops o gift, souvenirs, audio, home decorations, trend sport accessories, children products, and international restaurants, plus the most exclusive cineplex) in town. Located next to Siam Center, the six-store) building was offers the latest selection of product: and vast varieties of services built around the idea of one theme for each floor to create a unique shop ping sensation.
BTS : Siam Station
Siam Square
Siam Square is a large modern shopping area, consisting of interlocked sois, and is not really a square at all. It has a collection of cheap to mid-price fashionable clothes shops, a lot of which cater to teenagers. Also around here are book shops, internet cafes, fast food restaurants etc. Nearby shopping centers include Siam Center, also with fairly inexpensive clothes shops.
BTS : Siam Station
Central World Plaza
Central World, formerly World Trade Center, is located on the corner of Rama I and Rajadamri Roads. This large shopping center contains the Isetan and Zen Department Stores, along with a huge variety of shops. A brief directory is as follows: Asia Books and Kinokuniya bookshop (in Isetan); Fabrics on -Island 3rdFloors (e.g. Fabric House and Alta Moda); Furniture/Homeware stores on the 5IhFloor. An entertainment area including skating rink and cinemas on the 6thFloor. Huge duty free shop on the ThFloor and CD Warehouse. Allow a full day to explore.
BTS : Chit Lom Station
Big C
Big C Supercenter emerged with a new concept of retail business where product are food and non-food items. It is simply a combination of discount store and food outlets, to provide the utmost customer satisfaction and quality products at low prices everyday. The Big C Supercenter Public Company Limited now operates 36 Big C stores all over Thailand.
Bonanza Mall
Bonanza Mall is located across MBK. Walk across the sky bridge on the 2nd/Floor and you will find yourself in a small and crowded shopping plaza, where you can find clothing, cosmetics and accessories aimed mostly at the teenage market.
Carrefour
Very good for homewares, with supermarket, fast food and various retail outlets in each location. There are approx. 17 branches i.e. Carrefour Bangbon, Bangkhae, Bangpakok, Bangyai, Chaengwattana, Lardprao, Onnuch, Phetkasem, Rama IV, Ramintra, Rangsit, Ratchadaphisek, Rattanatibeth, Samrong, Srinakarin, Sukhaphibal 3, Suwintawongse.
Central Department Store
Central is the largest and most comprehensive chain of department stores in Thailand. There are approx. 12 branches i.e. Central City Bangna, Chidlom, Fashion Island, Future Park Rangsit, Huamark, Lardprao, Pinklao, Rama Ill, Ramintra, Shim, Silom Complex, Wangburapha. Branches also exist in Chiang Mai and Hat Yai. Tops Marketplace, B2S and Super Sports are located in some stores. Generally open from 10:OOam-21:OOpm.
Chitrlada Shop
Chitrlada Shop is located on Suan Chitrlada, Dusit Palace complex. Generally open from 09:OOam-16:OOpm. This store sells goods produced under the auspices of The Support Foundation of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, an initiative which encourages people in the rural areas of Thailand to produce original handicrafts indigenous to their region. Items include silks and cottons, handbags and basketware, hand-embroidered linen, crocheted tablecloths, fabric toys, cushions, etc. ID is required to enter the Palace grounds and a very strict dress code is applied: no trousers or shorts for women; no shorts for men. Other branches: the Grand Palace, Vimanmek Mansion and O.P. Place Shopping Centre.
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Platinum Mall
This massive wholesale mall is a source for retail shops all around Bangkok, from Khao San Road to Siam Square. You'll find many of the same brands at Chatuchak. Bargain hunters can still pay wholesale prices by purchasing a minimum of three pieces from the same store. If you are lucky you can pay the wholesale price for just two pieces. With more than 1,300 shops, you'll need at least four hours to get through the mall.
Hotel Near Platinum Mall
Emporium
The Emporium Complex includes the Emporium Department Store and various designer boutiques including DKNY, Armani, Guess, Chanel, Christian Dior, and Versace. Other stores include The Oriental Coffee Shop, CD Warehouse, Perfect
Portrait, two bookshops (Kinokuniya and Asia Books), Mothercare Store, Gourmet Mart Supermarket, Jim Thompson, and Boots Pharmacy. Restaurants and Food Court are mostly on eh/Floor, Cinemas on eh/Floor, and Upmarket Thai crafts on zflh/F I oo r.
BTS : Phrom Pong Station
Gaysorn
Gaysorn is located on the corner of Ploenchit Road and Rajadamri Road (opposite Central World Plaza formerly World Trade Center). Positioning itself as a a rival to the luxury retail complexes of Hong Kong and Malaysia, Gaysorn minimalist decor houses Bangkok's flagship stores for foreign luxury brands including Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Prada, Dior, Fendi. The stores on the 3rd Floor featuring top-quality Thai goods.
BTS : Chit Lom Station (direct access from skybridge)
Makro
This wholesale department store requires a member card for all purchases, available on-site with the presentation of a passport. There are approx. 7 brances i.e. Makro Bangbon, Makro Bangkapi, Makro Bangkhunsri, Makro Don Muang, Makro Pakkred, Makro Sathorn, Makro Samut Prakarn. Children under 12 are not allowed on weekdays.
MBK (Mah Boon Krong)
MBK is located on the corner of Phayathai and Rama 1 Roads created for those shoppers who wish to experience market-style shopping in an airconditioned atmosphere. MBK has a mind-boggling variety of items at very cheap prices. You will find such items as clothing, handbags, cosmetics, leather goods, electronics, furniture, and art in addition to the plethora of restaurants and food stalls.
BTS : National Stadium Station
Narayana Phand (Narai Phand)
Narayana Phand (Narai Phand), located opposite Central World Plaza (formerly World Trade Center), includes a large government-run store with a huge selection of Thai products, and a smaller bazaar in the basement. You have a choice between the fixed-price items in the store, or negotiable prices in the basement. The latter provides Chatuchak-type atmosphere, albeit with the comforts of air-conditioning. With several ATMs and a currency exchange bureau near the entrance, Narai Phand is hard to beat for those visitors with little time. You can literally spend hours here in what could well be Bangkok's most convenient venue for one-stop souvenir shopping.
Thaniya Plaza
Thaniya Plaza is located on Thaniya Road (between Silom Sois 2-4). Along with the numerous golf shops in this small-sized mall is a small pocket of delightful outlets for various Thai goods, especially lacquerware, basketry, antique items and general handicrafts. Open from 10:OOam-22:00 pm.
Seacon Square
At 500,000 sq km, the Seacon Square shopping center, located on Srinakarin Road, claims tc be the biggest in Asia and the fifth biggest any-
where in the world. . There are hundreds of shop
and just about every type of goods is available therr including clothes, furniture, stereos and TV's, computers, cars, jewelry, food and etc. Also on the premises are 14 THX cinemas, a bowling alley, icc skating rink, and many restaurants.
The Mall
The Mall is a large chain of department stores, shopping, and entertainment centers. There are approx. 6 branches i.e. TThe Mall Bangkapi, Bangkhae, The Mall 2 Ramkhamhaeng, The Mall 3 Ramkhamhaeng, Thapra, Nonthaburi. Generally open from 10:30am-22:00pm. |
Siam Paragon
Shopping complex features some 300 high-fashion brand boutiques, an exotic car gallery, fancy food outlets, an opera house and Siam Ocean World, the regions largest indoor aquarium. Visitors will find luxury brands like Channel and Italy's Dolce and Gabbana in the range of high-end boutiques. Shopping will even find Ferraris, Lamborghinis, Porsches and yachts. A vast food court offers popular international food chains like McDonald's and Pizza Hut as well as gourmet menus from a selection of Bangkok's top restaurant.
BTS : Siam Station
Hotel Near Siam Paragon
O.P. Place
O.P. Place, an 'Asian Heritage Shopping Center', lies along the Chao Phraya River next to the Oriental Hotel. The shopping center is known for its antiques, boutiques, decorations, carpets, handicrafts, jewelry, leather goods, painting, souvenirs, tailors and Thai silk.
Panthip Plaza
The best place to go for any type of computer shopping is the multistory Panthip Plaza located on Petchburi Road in Pratunam (not far from The Amari Watergate Hotel). Prices are very cheap. Panthip Plaza is the most famous for the huge amount of pirated software available. As well as software, pirated versions of all of the top Hollywood movies are also available on DVD or VCD, as are compilation MP3 CD's with around 12 albums on each. Each CDNCD/CDFiOM costs only around Bht. 100-150, as the intense competition helps to keep the prices low. The DVDs cost around Bht. 300 or so, and may or may not have had the regional coding removed.
Peninsula Plaza
If you walk down Rajadamri Road, towards Silom Road, you will find the sophisticated Peninsula Plaza. This boutique shopping complex specializes in designer label clothing, jewelry and accessories. Browse through your favorite name brands or sit down for a cup of coffee at one of the several trendy open-air cafes.
BTS : Rajadamri Station
Ploenchit Center
Ploenchit Center, a 24-storey modern office & shopping complex located in the central business district of Bangkok, was established in 1996. The complex comprises total commercial leased areas of 46,000 sqm. and shopping complex-designed to be the city's most comprehensive, one-stop shopping center. The shopping complex is housed in 8-storey office building, having a combined usable space for leading superstores Villa Market, and an additional 100 retail shops. The parking area has the capacity to house about 1,200 vehicles when combined with the JW Marriott Hotel's parking area.
President Tower Arcade
President Tower Arcade, located at Intercontinental Hotel. A stylish venue housing upmarket shops and stalls worthy of mention because high quality Thai goods feature almost exclusively. Excellent basketware, textiles, ceramics, hi I Itribe products and smaller furniture items are available over 3 levels. Located on the ground floor is the Thai Craft Village where numerous stall-sized outlets have been integrated in a plaza-like setting to showcase traditional arts and crafts as well as some distinctive and innovative new products. It is conveniently linked by overhead walkways to Gaysorn, Amarin Plaza and Central World. Open from 10:00am-21:00pm.
BTS : Chit Lom Station
River City Shoppirig Compiex
This shopping complex lies along the Chao Phraya River, next to the Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel, and is known for its art and antique stores, frequent auctions, and negotiable prices. A major auction of arts and antiques takes place once a month. See the calendar section for more details.
Sai Jai Thai
Sai Jai Thai, located on the corner of Sri Ayutthaya Soi 7 Road is open from 08:30-16:30 everyday except Sunday. Sales of products from Her Majesty's Vocational Training Center including etched glassware, leather/textile bags, silk and general souvenirs.
Tesco Lotus
Tesco Lotus was created in Thailand in 1998 with as joint venture between Tesco Group of the UK and CP Group of Thailand. There are approx. 20 supercenters in Bangkok i.e.
Tesco Lotus Bangkapi, Bangkhae, Bangna Trad, Bangpakok, Bangyai, Chaengwattana, Fortune, Lakst Lardprao, Minburi, Prachachuen, Rama 2, Rama 3, Rama 4, Ram intra Artnarong, Rattanatibeth, Seacon Square, Srinakarin, Sukhaphibal 1, Sukhumvit 50. There are also 27 supercenters upcountry. |
