I was told that the clothes are tiny! Where are the best places to shop for cheap bargains, and how much bargaining is ok?
2006-10-06 06:06:06 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ Asia Pacific ➔ Thailand
I just returned from Bangkok about a week and a half ago. We were there for the coup actually.
As for shopping:
I'd recommend MBK (It is similar to a 5 story swap meet)
This is where you will get great deals on everything and a good deal on knock offs. For instance I bought luggage, purses, shoes, and several carvings.
The Siam Paragon is a very upscale mall and BEAUTIFUL. They have tons of places to eat, an oceanarium, and a wonderful kiosk on the food court floor. They have great souveniers. The stores are like Tod's, Kate Spade etc,,
The Siam Paragon is linked with Siam Center (I think thats the name) which is linked with another... let's just say miles of shopping fun.
I loved Central This is a one stop shopping place. Supermarket, department store etc.. Eat at the Food Loft on the top floor. The store is pretty much like all of the department stores here (Macys etc..) They had a Jim Thompson there too (high end silks).
I also went to the Suan-Lum night Bazzar.. this is not to be missed... 3700 stalls with everything you can think of. We were there for about 2 hours and only got thru maybe 200 - 300 stalls.
The clothing is pretty small. If you are a person of size it will be impossible to locate your size there.. but there are tailors. I should add if you are a larger person you will be of great interest and will be noticed everyplace you go.
To see the sites I recommend Diethelm Travel. They have great tour prices (Our tour guide Kaem was excellent) with a wide variety of tour options (We booked all private tours- and did the Rice Barge, Grand Palace and Temple, Traditional Thai Puppetry, Classical Thai Dance and Ayutthaya-by car Tours, I also had these folks handle our transport to and from the airport)
I went to do the comprehensive checkup at Bumrungrad Hospital and it is by far the best hospital I have ever been to.
We stayed at a serviced apartment Bumrungrad Hospitality Suites - There are many other serviced apartments in Bangkok with the same sort of services.
Have a GREAT TIME!
2006-10-06 09:03:57 · answer #1 · answered by Elizabeth 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
MBK (Mah Boon Kong), near National Stadium BTS Station. Shopping centre, multi floors, almost anything here - pirated DVDs, computer software and games, fashion clothes and accessories. Also has a movie theatre, food court and many restaurants. Near to Siam Discovery, Siam Paragon and Central World - but these are 'up market' shopping malls.
Pratunam (near MBK) - wholesale market for fashion goods. Great prices here.
Chatuchak Weekend Market, as the name suggests, weekends only! Alight at Chatuchak MRT Station, or Mo Chit BTS Station. Again, almost anything here!
Visit the Suan Lum Night Bazaar (alight at Suan Lum MRT Station) - a night version of Chaktuchak, better quality and price too :-) There's a food court with a stage for entertainment, great for tired feets!
There are night markets in most major shopping centres.
Bargaining is the norm, and is fun! Vendor names a price, you name yours. Walk away if your price is not accepted - vendor will call you back if he/she is interested :-) Advice - once you brought an item, never check the price again at the next stall. You'll be heart-broken to find out that you actually can get a better deal :-)
Happy shopping!
2006-10-06 15:34:04 · answer #2 · answered by TK 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Pat pong market is a great place to shop, but there are many markets that are good. Yes the clothes do run smaller than they are here so don't go by the size on the tag. You should bargain a lot. The more my husband bargained the more they smiled it seemed. I was embarrassed by we all went away happy so I guess it was OK>
2006-10-06 07:10:17 · answer #3 · answered by brendagho 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i went to Bangkok 4 years ago we were going to the bumrungrad hospital for checkup but i did not get to do much shopping i only went to 6 or 7 shopping mall and i said when i go again i will do same research and go to every shopping mall... I'm going the end of the month also to the same hospital but this time i did same research and i wrote down the places i want to go on an excel sheet, if i cant paste it here ill email it to you also i made a list of the best hotels in Bangkok if you like i will send to you
you will find cloth if your 12 to 18 size but not bigger than this also there are so many Taylor's and their cheap also.. my cousin is size 20 and she had same grate cloth done for her when i sow them i had to have same done to
if the list is not clear send me an email and ill email it to you
i hope you have fun
AreaNoShopping Mall NameAdressWeb LinkComments
Suriwong/Silom Area1Jim Thompson's9 Surawong Road, Bangkok 10500 Tel: + 66 2 632 8100http://www.pilotguides.com/tv_shows/bazaar/crafts_and_markets/silk.phpSilk products
2Silom and PatpongSkytrain to Saladaeng Station. Subway to Silom Station. Bus routes 15, 76, 77, 163, 164, 177, 504, 514, 547 / http://www.bangkok-hotels-bangkok.com/shopping-siam-square-chidlom-fashion-city.htmnight markets
Mahesak/Silom/New Road Area1River City Complexhttp://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Asia/Thailand/Central_Eastern_Thailand/Bangkok-1445238/Shopping-Bangkok-River_City_Complex-BR-1.htmljewellry manufacturing area
Ploenchit/Pathumwan Area1Central ChidlomPloenchit Road, Tel : 0 2655 7777http://www.tourismthailand.org/products/products-sub.aspx?ParentID=120department store
2World Trade CenterRatchadamri road, Tel : 0 2255 9500department store
3Siam Squarehttp://www.bangkoksite.com/Places%20to%20See/SiamSquare.htmteenage market
4Siam CenterRama 1 Road, Tel : 0 2658 1000-19http://www.siampiwat.com/php/_siamcenter/eng.php
5Siam DiscoveryRama 1 Road, Tel : 0 2658 1000-19http://www.siampiwat.com/php/thai.phpinternational designer stores
6Gaysorn PlazaPloenchit Road, Tel : 0 2656 1149http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Asia/Thailand/Central_Eastern_Thailand/Bangkok-1445238/Shopping-Bangkok-Gaysorn_Plaza-BR-1.htmlhandicrafts from all over Thailand
7Narayana PhandRatchadamri Road, Tel : 0 2252 4670-9http://www.thailand-travelsearch.com/Narayana_Phand_Handicraft_Center_L66/handicrafts from all over Thailand
8MahboonkrongOpp Siam Squarehttp://www.bkkpages.com/shopping/shopping-centers/mbkdepartment store
Sukhumvit Road Area1Robinson's Department StoreSukhumvit Road, Tel : 0 2252 5121http://www.robinson.co.th/department store
2Emporium Shopping Center622 Sukhumvit 24 Road, Klongtoey Tel : 0 2664 8000http://www.emporiumthailand.com/department store
3Soi Nana (11) MarketSoi Nana (11)
4Times SquareSukhumvit Road, Tel : 0 2253 9333Market
5Ploenchit CentreSukhumvit Road, Soi 2 Tel : 0 2656 8989-90
Pratunam/Petchaburi Road Area1Pratunam/Petchaburi Road Area market
2Banglamphu
1Chatuchak Weekend MarketOnly open Saturdays and Sundays from around 9.00 until late in the afternoon
2Lang Krasuang MarketFacing Khlong Lot, on Atsadang Road, between the Royal Hotel and Ministry of Interiorsecond-hand goods
3Woeng Nakhon Kasem "Thieves Market"Yaowarat Road and New Road, near Phahuratsells antiques
4ChinatownYaowarat Road and Charoen Krung Road / Sampeng Lane (parallel to Yaowarat Road), and walk down to Pahurat Cloth Market fabrics
2006-10-06 11:03:21 · answer #4 · answered by ♥ amal_dxb ♥ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pack light and bring a big bag for the things you buy.
Here are some sites with a lot of information on where and how to show in Bangkok
http://www.into-asia.com/bangkok/shopping/areas.php
http://www.bangkokbob.net/malls.htm
http://www.smarttravelasia.com/bangkokshop.htm
Have fun!
2006-10-06 06:28:32 · answer #5 · answered by Bobbie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2017-02-09 02:11:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
must visit are
Suan Lum Night Market
MBK
Platinium Fashion Mall
2006-10-06 18:07:12 · answer #7 · answered by ash 7 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
MBK, PRATUNAAM, CHATUCHAK
2006-10-06 21:57:15 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋