Joanna James
In Bangkok, shopping caters to all lifestyles; whether you are a careful budget shopper or a carefree shopaholic who loves the finer things in life, Bangkok malls are more than capable of delivering.
Open from 10 am to 10 pm, this ritzy megamall will make all your shopping dreams come true. This mall is a high-end shopper's friend and is a place that all the well-heeled locals call their favourite shopping mall. A glass and steel complex, this chic shopping centre offers a wide choice of high street fashions, the latest in high tech gadgets, stylish home décor and yes, even luxury sports cars. And it's not all about shopping, there is a 16 screen paragon Cineplex, gourmet cafes, restaurants and the humongous Siam Ocean World Aquarium to discover. If you are a guest at Anantara Baan Rajprasong Bangkok Serviced Suites, then hopping in and out of the mall, just 9 minutes away, is a breeze; in fact, many visitors enjoying the serviced suites, Bangkok city has to offer, relish visiting the malls for entertainment, dining and shopping.
Located close to the Siam Chidlom BTS Skytrain station, CentralWorld is open from 10 am to 10 pm. This is Thailand's largest megamall, which offers a fine mix of shops, suited to the modern consumer. Hence, the mall offers a young and dynamic vibe, promoting a range of popular international brands, such as Zara, Timberland, MNG and Izzue. Here too, shopping is amalgamated with entertainment as CentralWorld boasts a 15 screen SF world cinema, an ice skating rink, over 100 restaurants and cafes, as well as, a Toys"R"Us.
Open from 10 am to 10 pm, MBK is located close to the National Stadium BTS Skytrain terminal. This is where the budget shopper enjoys, unlimited delights, as this mall is known as the indoor version of the huge Chatuchak open air market. There are seven floors home to over 2,000 stores at this place, offering a diverse range of goodies to shop for. Video games, mobiles, luggage, photo equipment, gold ornaments, fashion accessories, clothing and much more is on offer.
Consisting of over 4,000sqmtrs of space, EmQuartier offers a total of 400 labels to shop under. Although the mall veers towards luxury brands, which is true, should you be exploring the stores on the ground floor, heading to the higher levels, you are given a choice of shopping amongst the cheaper, Thai designer labels and the best in high street brands. The place does not forgo the standard dining option, present at all Thai malls, and offers a range of fancy restaurants to browse. The most convenient feature of EmQuartier is the mall offers direct access from the Phrom Phong BTS Skytrain station.
This is Bangkok's very first super-luxury mall, aimed at an opulent lifestyle. The place is a hotspot of ultra-luxurious high-end designer brands, classy restaurants for some gourmet fine dining, and a rather ritzy cinema for catching the latest flick in style.
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