Bangkok shopping is an exciting experience for great shoppers - whatever you are looking for, from the luxury, modern, air-conditioned malls, to the busy and noisy markets along the road, Bangkok has it all. Practice your bargaining skill using Thai and wear a big smile - an important 'tool' to help you fetch the best prices - and enjoy your shopping experience.
 

Siam Square

Siam Square is a large, modern and trendy shopping and entertainment area in downtown.The area connects to other important shopping centres, such as Siam Center/Siam Discovery Center, MBK Center and Siam Paragon. Within Siam Square itself, there is a wide range of shops and
services, including tutor schools, restaurants, cafe, designer clothing boutiques, record stores, bookshops, Hard Rock Cafe and banks. The customers vary from school and college students to office workers and foreign tourists. It is sometimes referred to as the "Shinjuku of Thailand".The central area of Siam Square is an open area named Center Point, which normally hosts activities or special events every weekend.

"Siam Paragon"

"Central Wolrd Plaza"

From Siam Square there is a walkway which is less than a kilometer long which you can stroll along and visit other famous shopping centers such as Central World Plaza, and Central Chidlom.  The normal opening time is from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. everyday. At these shops, the prices of the goods are fixed and you can’t bargain.

How to get there:  By far the quickest way to get to Siam Square is by BTS – Siam Square is the main interchange station. A taxi from central Bangkok will cost 50-60 Baht depending on traffic.
                                  

Markets

Markets in Bangkok are still the best places to find some great bargains. Apart from the popular tourist markets like Chatuchak and Suan Lum Night Bazaar, local markets and wholesale markets are worth a visit too.

 Chatuchak  Market:  

A heaven for shoppers, especially if they are ready to bargain.  At the weekend it becomes the biggest market in Thailand. There  are about 8,000 shops from all parts of the country. The market  is divided into 26 areas. The kinds of products to be found  include antiques, books and magazines, fashions, food,  furniture, handicrafts, jewellery, paintings, pets, plants, and  miscellaneous items.

How to get there: Take the sky train (BTS) to Mor Chit station and exit down the right-hand stairs, follow the crowd for a five-minute walk and you're there. Another option is to take the subway (MRT) to Chatuchak Park station, and follow the signs. The market opens from 8am to 8pm on weekends and Fridays (wholesale day). Plant shops are open Wednesdays and Thursdays too from 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.

 
Suan Lum Night Bazaar

This is a night market, which is described as the VIP outdoor market of Bangkok (where you're always welcome, of course). Covered walkways with snack bars provide perhaps the most luxurious (outdoor) market shopping experience in the city. There are several bars as well as Thai, Italian, German, and even Mexican restaurants located in the market area.  You can see the crowd while enjoying a drink, yet away from the market's hustle-and-bustle. In the same area, you can enjoy the famous Joe Louis Puppet Theatre, a classical Thai puppetry. You can enjoy the dinner and watch the puppet show at the same time.  The market opens from 6pm to 10 p.m. everyday.

How to get there: Take the MRT subway to Lumpini station; the market is near Lumpini Park, a short walk from the station.