Shopping in Bangkok
In the cool of the night, it is essential to bargain hard for imitation designer bags and watches in the Patpong Night Market in Silom. Real designer labels reside in Siam Paragon, one of many chic shopping malls in Pathumwan. Food and craft-lovers should head for Chatuchak Weekend Market where Thai silk and other Thai goods are for sale. Most shopping malls and shops open daily from 10am-10pm.
Robinson
Everyday bargains and souvenirs
Robinson, a Bangkok institution, stocks everything from underwear to
souvenirs and household goods. Its Sukhumvit shop is one of several Bangkok
branches, where bargains are to be had without the hassle of market-style
bartering.
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Opening Hours
Daily 10am-10pm
Address
259, Sukhumvit, North Klongtoey, Wattana, Bangkok 10110
Telephone
+66 (0) 2 252 5121
Siam Paragon
Big name shopping centre
Smart and sleek Siam Paragon shopping centre, in Pathumwan, houses many
world-class brands such as Jimmy Choo and Versace. In addition there's a
food hall, multi-screen cinema complex and an IMAX theatre.
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Opening Hours
Daily 10am-10pm
Address
991/1, Rama I Road, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330
Telephone
+66 (0) 2 690 1000
Gaysorn
Couture mall shopping
Indulge in high-end couture and home accessories from both Thai and
international designers at the Gaysorn shopping centre in Pathumwan. The
bright white interior is rarely crowded. Thai fashion from Fly Now and
Zenithorial are among the home-grown names.
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Opening Hours
Daily 10am-8pm
Address
999, Ploenchit Road, Bangkok 10330
Telephone
+66 (0) 2 656 1177
Suan Lum Night Bazaar
Cool night shopping
Visitors make the most of the cool night air to buy souvenirs at Suan Lum
Night Bazaar. Crammed with kiosks selling silk products and ceramics, the
market, to the east of Lumpini Park, thrives despite being under threat of
redevelopment.
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Opening Hours
Daily 6pm-11pm (some shops until 1am)
Address
Rama IV & Wireless Roads, Bangkok
Transport
Lumpini Metro station
Pat Pong Night Market
Red Light District bargains
Bangkok's famous Pat Pong Night Market, off Silom, is in the red-light
district. Visitors have a go at good-natured bargaining for imitation
designer clothes, watches and bags in a market surrounded by fast food
joints, exotic bars and massage parlours.
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Opening Hours
From 7pm
Address
2, Soi Patpong, Bangkok
Transport
Sala Daeng Skytrain station
Chatuchak Weekend Market
Bangkok's favourite market
Locals and visitors alike make for Chatuchak Weekend Market in Mo Chit.
Thousands of stalls sell anything and everything Thailand grows or makes.
Silver jewellery, snakes and street food are all part of the attraction of
this vibrant slice of Bangkok life.
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Opening Hours
Sat & Sun 7am-6pm
Address
Chatuchak Park, Mo Chit, Bangkok 10400
Transport
Mo Chit Skytrain station
Geo
Stylish Thai-made homewares
Shoppers spend hours browsing Geo, off Sukhumvit, where the home decor
products are all designed and manufactured in Thailand. Ceramics, jewellery,
stationery, bags and scarves are all available in jewel tones. The store's
displays are creative and whimsical.
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Opening Hours
Daily 10am-8pm
Address
912/3, Sukhumvit 55, Klongton Nua, Wattana, Bangkok 10110
Telephone
+66 (0) 2 381 4324
Thann
Natural pampering products
Thann shoppers indulge in exclusive spa, aromatherapy and beauty products
made from Thai plants, such as rice and orange. Unusual teas, including
Vanilla White and Chrysanthemum Green Tea, have been added to the range.
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Opening Hours
Daily 10am-8pm
Address
Gaysorn Shopping Mall, 999 Ploenchit Road, Bangkok 10330
Telephone
+66 (0) 2 656 1399
Jim Thompson
Tempting silk fabrics
Busy Silom is home to one of Bangkok's many Jim Thompson shops. Here lengths
of colourful silks are on sale, and a tailor is on hand to create outfits.
The price reflects the very good quality of the silks.
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Opening Hours
Daily 9am-9pm
Address
149/4-6, 149/38-40, Surawong Road, Bangkok 10500
Telephone
+66 (0) 2 235 89312
