Joanna James
From smiling happy people, mouthwatering food, vibrant atmosphere to a great variety of things to shop at, Bangkok features a fair share of markets to shop. You will not regret visiting a shopping mall from where you are sure to pick your favourite designer cloth or handbag!
The moment you hear 'Siam Paragon', you know what you can expect! It is one of the most popular shopping malls in Bangkok which showcases a wide array of international high-end fashion brands, a comprehensive selection of world cuisine, a 16-screen Cineplex, and Southeast Asia's largest aquarium. Due to its location in central Bangkok and its close proximity to the Siam BTS Skytrain station, Siam Paragon attracts flocks of tourists and locals alike. If you are staying at a serviced residence in Bangkok the likes of Chatrium Residence Riverside Bangkok, it is a 13-minute drive to this shopping mall. The layout of the mall is designed in a local way as it houses more than 250 shops. It mainly provides luxury items for international visitors and well-heeled Thais with cash to splurge. If you're searching for something different, then Siam Paragon is definitely the place to be.
Prepare your sense to indulge in an exciting shopping experience in the Thai capital. This mega-shopping complex has everything from funky fashion, designer furniture, branded clothing boutiques, bookshops, and high-tech gadgets to imported groceries, gourmet eateries, beauty salons, a line-up of banks, and even an ice-skating rink. You could easily spend half of your day here considering its numerous tantalising options to explore. If this is your first visit to the mall, you will be surprised by its size as it is one of the largest malls in Thailand.
A melting pot of cultures in a huge shopping mall! Icon Siam mall is also known as the "Mother of All Malls" as it houses 100 restaurants and 500 shops from more than 30 different countries. This mall offers an indoor floating market, exhibition space, high-end brands, an art gallery, and a beautiful riverside location with picturesque views of downtown Bangkok. Icon Siam is situated on the Thonburi side of the Chao Phraya River. You can easily reach the mall by taking the BTS to Saphan Taksin Station and heading to the pier.
Here is a shopping complex that is busy with shoppers 24/7! MBK Centre is known as the most legendary shopping mall in Bangkok. You will find eight floors packed with more than 1500 shops selling everything from fashion accessories, leather products, clothing, handbags, cameras, electrical appliances, mobile phones, DVDs, and stationery. This centre is a beehive of activity on both weekdays and weekends. It is not as stylish or upmarket as neighbouring glitzy Siam Paragon, Siam Centre, or Siam Discovery, but it offers an incredible variety of goods, spread over 89,000 square kilometres, and is considerably less expensive.
Covering more than 600,000 square kilometres of space in downtown Bangkok, EmQuartier houses 1,000 local and international stores. This luxury shopping mall is located in one of the biggest retail hubs in Bangkok - Phrom Phong. It stands directly opposite Emporium Shopping Mall, on Sukhumvit Road. Expect to find a distinctly futuristic design with numerous restaurants, a long list of designer brands, event halls, offices, and an atrium garden with a manmade waterfall.
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