A guide to Bangkok's best shopping districts and markets

Situated on the Thonburi side of the famous Chao Phraya River, this mall has scores of restaurants offering local and international restaurants and nearly 500 shops stocked with high-end brands providing a niche shopping experience with an art gallery, a scenic riverside location for relaxation, exhibition space and even an indoor floating market. It is no wonder it is tagged as the mother of all Malls and many visitors from hotels near MBK Mall Bangkok like to hang out there for the glitzy experience.

There is a novelty and a slower pace at a night market which is easier for shoppers. The night markets in Bangkok are an enjoyable and easy way to get close to local life in Bangkok. Furthermore, they are all over most areas and offer a diverse array of goods, entertainment, ambience and food and drinks thus there is something new at each night market. Added to this the bargains can be amazing when you least expect them. So keep exploring different ones such as Chathuchuk Friday Market, Khaosan Road Market, Khlong Thom Market, Suan Lum Night Bazaar Ratchada, Box Space Ratchayothin Night Market etc to find those intriguing things you were looking out for on your trip to Bangkok.

Combining 02 exciting retail experiences for locals and visitors, that is a night bazaar and a shopping mall experience together, Asiatique is a colourful replica warehouse complex with over 1500 shops and an array of restaurants and entertainment. Situated on the banks of the Chao Phraya River, the complex is open from 5 pm onwards. Offering hours of browsing, picking up gifts for loved ones and indulging yourself this is an exciting place to spend time as experienced by guests at Pathumwan Princess Hotel.

This famous market in Bangkok is a place where prices are cheap and clothes, shoes and trendy accessories can be purchased at wholesale prices. Enter through one alleyway and you get into a maze of alleys, streets, shops and people bustling, talking and carrying out brisk business. Even a single item or a few items can be purchased here as this market caters to traders as well as direct shoppers. If you love to spend time browsing and picking up value for money Pratunam is a good place to visit.

This is a favourite shopping arena in Pathumwan, Bangkok with both locals and visitors enjoying the array of almost 2000 shops spread over 8 storeys. Although not as glitzy as some of the Siam group properties, MBK nevertheless remains an iconic mall loved and visited most. The range of goods from fashion, accessories, household, electronics, stationery, appliances, leather goods etc. is mind-boggling and is well worth a visit during your holiday.