Tom Kelly
Sathorn is an interesting part of Bangkok very much dedicated as a business district. You find luxury accommodation, exclusive restaurants, late night drinking venues and of course, shopping as well!
If you are in Sathorn it is most probably on business, however, that doesn't mean you shouldn't find time to splurge and enjoy some retail therapy. Find a Sathorn hotel Bangkok that is located in close proximity to the city's shopping circuit such as the Anantara Sathorn Bangkok Hotel. This will save up on travel time and you can hop over in between meeting breaks! The Q House Lumpini usually known as the Life Centre is a small but trendy shopping mall standing at the corner of the famous Lumpini Park. It's difficult to miss this modern piece of architecture covered in blue glass. The shopping center occupies five floors of this 38-storied building. Funnily it's busier during weekdays and less crowded on weekends and evenings. Apart from shopping, you can enjoy the trendy cafés and restaurants located there. At the end of a tiring day, you can unwind with a massage from the spas or glam up at a salon before heading out for a busy night.
Local markets are always a delight when you are in a different country. Nestled in the middle of the Suan Plu area, this is an indoor bazaar popular amongst the locals. You can get an array of seafood, meat, fruits, veggies and household disinfection products here. The flower shops opposite the Suan Plu Market have the freshest blooms in the city. After wandering around the market you can enjoy a super tasty street food from the eateries located in the opposite direction. A bowl of Thai noodles, barbecued meat and seafood are a popular choice in this part of Sathorn. You also get shops selling shoes, garments, and toys in this area.
Get the complete sensory experience when you walk into the Banyan tree Gallery. Exquisite aromatic essential oils and soothing spa music that you feel and hear is quite profound. Banyan Tree Gallery is a lifestyle-oriented boutique and gallery that showcases indigenous handcrafts from talented artisans from around the world. The uniqueness about the Banyan Tree is that it is not merely a store try to sell off their artifacts, it's a place that focuses on conserving traditional crafts and local silks while focusing on preventing the decline of the cottage industries in Asia. If you are shopping for gifts to take back then this is one of the best places. Apart from handmade crafts, you get a variety of personal care spa essentials and aromatherapy products, which are ideal, gifts for family, friends and colleagues.
