Joanna James
When it comes to selection, convenience, and overall enjoyment of shopping, the city's finest malls can't be topped. This comprehensive list includes everything from the most affluent to the trendiest to the funkiest to the most specialised.
Over 250 stores, the largest aquarium in Southeast Asia, a 16-screen movie theatre, and a wide variety of gourmet restaurants and cafes can be found in the glass and steel luxury megamall that is Siam Paragon. On the main story, you'll discover Louis Vuitton and Versace flagship stores, while the fourth floor is home to information technology shops plus Thai bespoke boutiques. Do not forget to catch a flick at the plush Paragon Cineplex.
Shops and entertainment venues at CentralWorld are diverse and designed with the modern consumer in mind. There are constantly exciting events happening at the mall, including live performances and special events for holidays like Christmas as well as Songkran. There are also over a hundred restaurants and cafes, including the Isetan department stores and the 15-screen SF World Cinema.
After spending a day exploring this massive mall you may need to book a room at a service Apartment in Bangkok such as the Maitria Rama 9 Residence to rest your feet after all that walking!
In Bangkok, Icon Siam Mall is often regarded as the "Mother of All Malls" due to its extensive selection of over 500 stores and 100 eateries representing more than 30 nations. Icon Siam was built by the same tycoons responsible for Siam Paragon and EmQuartier, and it features luxury retailers, an indoor floating market, an exhibition space, and stunning views of Bangkok from its riverbank perch.
With almost 2,000 stores spread throughout its seven levels, MBK Centre is a popular destination for bargain shoppers. Its wide selection of goods is a major selling factor, and mobile phones, cameras, video games, suitcases, trendy clothing, and even gold jewellery all feature prominently. If you're want to put your negotiating abilities to the test, MBK is the only shopping centre in Bangkok that allows you to do so. When buying in bulk, prices are typically lower than retail.
EmQuartier is one of Bangkok's poshest shopping centres, with a wide selection of high-end stores, restaurants, and entertainment options like a gym and movie theatre. There are three distinct areas, among which is located in its own building and is reached via a network of walkways. Almost fifty eateries can be found in the Helix Quartier, whereas the Waterfall Quartier is really an airy atrium with a little waterfall. It is possible to reach the Phrom Phong BTS Skytrain Station as well as the Emporium Shopping Mall from EmQuartier via a covered walkway.
Bangkok's Central Embassy is a high-end shopping and dining destination featuring upscale boutiques and restaurants. Connected directly to the Ploen Chit BTS Skytrain Station, this futuristic-looking structure is a part of the Park Hyatt Bangkok. Open House, located on Central Embassy's sixth floor, is a spectacular spot for eating, working, and shopping. In addition to food stalls like Broccoli Revolution and ATM Tea Bar, there is an outdoor bookstore selling a broad variety of titles in both Thai and English.
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