Joanna James
Shopping in Bangkok is an unparalleled experience that one cannot expect from anywhere else in the world. People from all walks of life with varying lifestyles and budgets find something that caters to their fancy at the myriad of shopping malls in this country. Here are five of the best!
An eighteen-year-old mall, Siam Discovery emerged spectacularly than ever after in 2016, after it was closed down for a complete refurbishment by Nendo, a Japanese design firm. Once inside, your eyes would be instinctively drawn upwards as the walls are adorned with a massive sea of see-through cubes. This facade of this futuristic mall is adorned with a double-skinned wall, in which the outer layer has an imprint of the cubes that creates an elegant impression of depth. Shopping at Siam Discovery has more to it than splurging on high-end products. The ground floor opens to women's fashion, where uniquely designed furniture would catch your eye. The first floor presents you with the men's fashion on wooden structures that are inspired by the human DNA helix. Siam Discovery is a must-visit shopping mall in Bangkok just to admire these fascinating accomplishments of modern design.
Located just three kilometres apart from Siam Discovery, Terminal 21 is the first-themed shopping mall in Bangkok. It is planned around an attractive concept, where several famous cities of the world are recreated with displays that speak of their various cultural aspects. Terminal 21 has dedicated each floor to one theme. You can find yourself browsing through an interesting assortment of clothes next to a couple of sumo wrestlers in Japan. Level G brings you to Rome, and you can have a wonderful experience of shopping among Rome's romantic architecture. Terminal 21 is situated adjacent to many an apartment hotel in Bangkok the likes of Citadines Sukhumvit 8 Bangkok and is one of the must-visit malls for a phenomenal shopping adventure.
One of Bangkok's most famous shopping malls, MBK centre brims with both locals and foreigners from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. The eight-floor glory of this massive shopping centre is packed with 2000 shops that sell everything, including clothing, fashion accessories, and much more. You can easily access the MBK centre as it is directly linked to the national stadium BTS sky train station. Many buyers are attracted to this place due to its extensive range of products, which is its unique selling point.
A paradise for shopaholics, Siam Paragon, is a classy shopping mall, which houses many of the high-end luxury brands under its roof. Once you enter through its stylish atrium of glass and steel, you'd be welcomed to its myriad of flagship stores bearing world-class brands such as Hermes, Louis Vuitton, Prada, and many others. The exclusive products displayed on chic displays are unrivalled by anything of the region. These places are frequented by the wealthy and the rich who casually splurge on these brands. The first floor brings you to a collection of comparatively affordable brands such as Hugo Boss, GAP, and H&M. Also, keep an eye open for the seasonal sales that take place around the mall. You might just find an amazing deal on a designer product.
A legendary electronic mall in Bangkok, Pantip Plaza is packed from floor to ceiling with all kinds of computers, electronic gadgets, and even hard-to-find camera lenses. It won't go to waste if you allow enough time to explore this bustling haven of technology. Pantip Plaza, which occupies a massive building in Petchaburi Road, is notorious for its range of counterfeit software and other products of similar nature. It's a must-visit mall if you're looking to buy electronic items on a budget.
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A travel writer who has a passion for fashion and a deep interest in admiring new and exotic attractions around the world.
