Erin Hunter
Bangkok Riverside offers a plethora of delights and activities to indulge in while visiting the city of endless charms. Shopping is certainly one of the prime interests of most tourists who visit Bangkok, and the Riverside offers plenty of opportunities for careless splurging. The list below includes several key malls and shopping areas in the Riverside that must not be missed out.
Complete with a night bazaar and a shopping mall, the Asiatique is certainly the place for shopaholics to be! With over 1500 boutiques and 40 restaurants, this magnificent shopping area is full of thrills and temptations that you will find hard to resist.
The OP Place, which is also known as the Oriental Plaza is the place to visit if you are on the lookout for quaint and beautiful traditional Thai antiques that you can carry home with you to remind yourself of your perfect holiday experience in the land. The picturesque appeal of the displayed items will indeed take your very breath away! Over 50 boutique shops that sell antiques and jewellery as well some tailoring shops can be found here.
Standing alongside the magnificent Chao Phraya River, the River City is a four storey shopping mall that features antiques and collectibles. The River City too is an ideal location to find your memento of your trip to the city of bliss, Bangkok. The River City as well as most of the other malls of appeal can be easily visited if you choose to stay at centrally located 5 star hotels in Bangkok such as Anantara Bangkok Riverside Resort & Spa.
Nestled in the Old City area of Bangkok, the Robinson Bangrak is a modern and stylish shopping mall that attracts tourists and locals who have a liking for international brands. The great food that you can find in the restaurants here also is a factor that heightens the appeal of this place.
As charming as a beautiful dream and as fragrant as a sweet precious memory is the delightful space that belongs to the Flower Market in Bangkok. Also known as the Pak Klong Talad, the Flower Market sells flowers on wholesale as well as retail terms. The prices of the beautiful flowers will surely amaze you here.
The Saphan Phut Night Market is located in close proximity to the Memorial Bridge and starts its operations around 8.00 pm. However it really starts to liven up after 10.00 pm and stays active till midnight. This is a market that is quite famous among those who like to shop for clothes.
