Places to Shop until you Drop in Bangkok | Travel Bangkok Now

Places to Shop until you Drop in Bangkok

Shopping Meccas

Out of the many things to do around Bangkok, shopping is quite an experience. Just about anything your heart desires is available at the glitzy malls. Catering to varied tastes and budgets the malls are indeed shopping hotspots.

CentralWorld Siam

The lively atmosphere that prevails around CentralWorld is infectious. Catering to the discerning shopper, the mall is home to a medley of stores that sell a variety of goodies. Entertainment and shopping go hand in hand at this mall.

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BcowCentralWorld Bangkok ThailandCC BY-SA 2.0

Chinatown

Located in close proximity to AVANI Riverside Bangkok Hotel and in the network of alleys between Yaowarat Road and the Chao Phraya River is Bangkok’s iconic Chinatown. Loaded with shopping attractions offering almost every imaginable good and product, Chinatown is a shopping experience that offers you a great variety of things to buy as well as a glimpse into the culture of Bangkok.

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MBK, Siam

Enjoy excellent budget shopping at this huge mall which is a massive favourite amongst tourists. There are seven floors that house retail shops selling electronics, streetwear, luggage, gold ornaments, mobile phones, video games and loads more.

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Amphawa Floating Market

No trip to Bangkok will be complete without a trip to one of its floating markets. Taking place on the weekends on the canals of the Mae Khlong River, Amphawa Floating Market offers some of the best produce and other items. However, the major highlight of the market is its food, as all manner of traditional snacks are cooked right then and there for your enjoyment.

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RmunsvilaAmphawa floating market IICC BY-SA 4.0

Catalina Forbes is a travel writer who bases her content on many thrilling escapades experienced across the world. Google+