BANGKOK’s WORLD CLASS SHOPPING MALLS
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The Best Place To Shop In Bangkok!
Bangkok shopping malls, are some of the best in the world, with more than 50 major shopping complexes, hosting a dazzling array of shopping options, incredible food scene and houses some of the most incredible entertainment in Thailand’s Capital.
If you are wondering where to shop in Bangkok, check out our Best Bangkok Shopping malls list and add them into your next Thailand travel plan, they are a great backup plan for the raining season!
Iconsiam
The Worlds Only Indoor Floating Market
It is safe to say the iconic Iconsiam is the most unique shopping mall in Bangkok, its stunning exterior and interior designs, beautiful daily water shows and my favourite landmark in Iconsiam – Sooksiam, the worlds only indoor floating market.
Sooksiam – Indoor Floating Market
Authentic, traditional but yet glamorous, the world’s only indoor floating market is a must visit landmark located within Iconsiam, its stunning architecture alongside a huge selection of street foods is a dream experience for visitors.
Iconic Water Show
Every evenings, starting 2 times a day at 1830 and 2000, is Iconsiam’s free water shows, a truly spectacular visual experience with the famous Chao Phraya river as its back drop
Iconsiam Opening Times
Monday – Sunday
10AM – 10PM
How to get to Iconsiam
Travel through the BTS Silom line, exit at the Saphan Taksin BTS station, walk 2-3 minutes to the Sathorn Pier and then take the free shuttle boat to Iconsiam
Central World
Bangkok’s largest shopping mall
Central World is one of Thailands largest shopping mall, it currently holds the title for the 11th largest shopping complex in the world, hosting an impressive 187,000 Sqm of retail space.
With over 500 stores, offering a top class shopping experience in Bangkok, the range of products, from luxury designer brands, such as Coach, Victoria Street and Calvin Klein, to high street brands including Uniqlo, Nike, Super Dry, Under Armour and etc.
Whether you are looking to spend big for expensive products or affordable high street brands, Central World is a shopping mall that will satisfy your shopping needs.
Central World’s Restaurant Scene
With over 100 restaurant, cafes and dessert options, Central World offers the best restaurant scene in Bangkok, offering an international dining experience including Thai Food, Japanese, Western, Chinese, Korean cuisines and many many more, diners will be spoilt for choice here.
Central World Opening hours
Monday – Sunday
10AM – 10PM
How to get to Central World
Exit at the BTS Chit lot Station and then follow the skywalk and walk for about 8 minutesÂ
MBK Center
Indoor Fake Market
For tourists looking for a Shopping Center that has absolutely everything, including clothing, electronics, street foods and entertainments. The MBK Shopping Mall is perfect for you.
Unlike other major shopping malls in Bangkok, instead of finding major brands that sells regular products and goods, MBK is more like an indoor market with hundreds of independent vendors offering a unique shopping scene.
Indoor Fake Market
For shoppers that enjoys a more adventurous shopping experience, bargaining and haggling a lower price for a product you have your eyes set upon, you will have a great time in the MBK centre, many of the items will not display a fixed price tag, it will be up to your bartering skills to land a great deal.
Electronics
MBK is also famous for its electronic section on the 4th floor, you can find a very good category or different items such as smartphones, tablets, laptops and many more…
Although the selection of electronics is great, MBK Centre is a tourists spot, so make sure to double check the item and the price you are paying, to avoid being scammed.
MBK Opening Hours
Monday – Sunday
10AM-10PM
How to get to MBK Center
Exit at the National Stadium BTS station, and the MBK centre will be within a short 1 minute walk
Siam Paragon
Bangkok’s most luxurious mall
The Luxury Siam Paragon, is a popular shopping mall in Bangkok hosting some of the most famous high end designer brands, alongside Southeast Asia’s largest aquarium and a large cineplex with 16 different screens.
Dining and Shopping in Siam Paragon
Stunning Dining
Siam Paragon hosts the most beautiful dining destination in Bangkok, the ground floor hosts more than 40 renowned restaurants, a large foodcourt and is beautifully decorated, an indoor garden paradise.
Luxury Shopping
The Main Floor is where shoppers can find a cluster of flagships stores for some of the most famous designer brands, Prada, Dior, LV, Gucci are only a few out of the many luxury brands in Siam Paragon
Siam Paragon Opening hours
Monday – Sunday
10AM-10PM
How to get to Siam Paragon
Exit at the National Stadium BTS station, and the MBK centre will be within a short 1 minute walk
Terminal 21
Bangkok’s most unique mall
Terminal 21 offers a very unique experience to visitors, as you explore different levels of the shopping mall, you will notice the themes and designs changes rapidly, every floor is represented by a famous major city in the world.
From the 1st floor to the 3rd floor, there are over a hundred local independent vendors selling a wide variety of uniquely designed products, the quality is above average to high end, but that comes with a higher price tag on the items.
One of Bangkok’s most famous food court – Pier 21 food court, located on the 5th floor of the Terminal 21 shopping mall, attracts hundreds of eaters every single day, beloved by both locals and tourists.
The foodcourt consists of around 30 vendors and serves a great selection of Thai dishes and street foods – All for an amazing price.
Terminal 21 Opening hours
Monday – Sunday
10AM-10PM
How to Get to Terminal 21
Terminal 21 is within a short 1 minute walk from both the BTS Asok station and MRT Sukhumvit station