Joanna James
Bangkok is one of the best places in the world to be a shopaholic. Whether you have deep pockets or are looking for the best bargains, this city will deliver. Explore the ritzy malls for top designer labels and some of the best bargains the city has to offer. Listed are the most popular.
Siam Paragon located in Siam is a luxury mall catering to a clientele of well-heeled customers. The ritzy complex is home to a diverse range of products such as the latest in high-tech gadgets, high street fashions, home-ware and even extravagant sports cars. This mall is more than a mere shopping venue, with plenty of entertainment on offer with the 16 screen cinema, Kinokuniya bookshop, the giant Siam Ocean World aquarium, a number of gourmet food cafes and restaurants. It's a good place to explore, especially if you are enjoying the freedom of staying at a service apartment in Bangkok, since the mall makes for a fine day out.
Located just 5 minutes from Anantara Baan Rajprasong Bangkok Serviced Suites, this is Thailand's largest mall. Catering to the modern shopper the mall is all-inclusive with a collection of both shops and eateries. The place has a youthful vibe and exudes an upbeat ambience, offering shoppers the delights of brands such as ZARA, Timberland and IZZUE. Entertainment is available at the ice-skating rink, 15 screen cinema and a bevy of restaurants, while Toys"R"Us promises to entice the little tykes.
If you are a budget shopper, this mall will prove to be a real mecca, well-known as a place for the best bargains in Bangkok, MBK Siam boast over 2,000 shops spread across seven floors. The prices are matched only by the vast number of products on offer with mobile phones, luggage, photo equipment, streetwear and gold ornaments being popular options.
A place for all divas to feel special at, this glossy mall boasts over 400 luxury labels under a 4,000sqmtrs of space. The mall is more dedicated to high-end branded goods, but if you head to the top floors, there you will find affordable high-street brands and some good Thai designer labels. Offering direct access from the Phrom Phong BTS Skytrain station, this mall is home to a range of restaurants.
This is the city's very first lifestyle mall that boasts an extravagantly luxurious experience. The place houses a number of designer brand stores, chic gourmet restaurants and a ritzy cinema. The name is a reminder that the mall is built on what was previously the British Embassy in Bangkok.
A sophisticated and laidback mall, Siam Discovery offers an almost therapeutic shopping experience that's totally hassling free. This fact can be attributed to the mall's unique layout, where goods are laid out similar to a home, without the confines of a shop. On the ground floor are the malls designer boutiques and anchor stores for Issey, Diesel, Miyake and more.
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