Travel Information Tips in Thailand
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Where to Buy | Shopping
Thailand has several categories of good buys to select. The favorite product is Thai product that's not only beautiful, stylish and useful but also inexpensive for example Thai Silk, Antique, Ornaments, Silverware, Leatherwear and Garment. Since Bangkok became one of fashion city in the world, Bangkok is a popular shopping location in Asia.
Intersection of Phyathai
and Rama I Road | MBK (Mah Boon Krong)
Seven floors packed with shops and more shops selling everything from crop tops to pianos. Hectic and busy especially at the weekend when half of Bangkok seems to coverge there. The food court on the sixth floor is enormous. Not as upmarket and stylish as Siam Discovery but less expensive and the range of goods is quite mind boggling- from jeans to mobile phones to bathroom items. On the top floor is an entertainment complex with cinemas boasting plush seats, new style Karaoke booths (with current chart artists - English and Thai - 20 Baht a song) a computer games area and lots of restaurants and places to snack. |
Pathumwan Road | SIAM SQUARE
located opposite Siam Discovery, is really a cluster of small inter-connecting streets filled with tiny boutiques selling young funky clothes, knick knacks and accessories. Catering largely to the nearby student community at the prestigious Chulalongkorn University, it's a cool place to hang out for Bangkok's teens and twenties and has a unique "city village" atmosphere. Lots of small local restaurants, cafes (some overlook the street from the first floor, providing a great spot for people watching) bars, and outside beer gardens. Nearest Skytrain: Siam |
Phahonyothin Road | CHATUCHAK WEEKEND MARKET
Thai call Suan Jatuchak, the largest market in Thailand. You can found everythings there such as household, clothing, Thai handicrafts, food, tree, flowers and live animals. It covers an area of 70 rai contains more than 15,000 shops and stalls, has over 200,000 visitors each day.
You can get there by the Skytrain, Mo Chit station is only about five minutes walk away from the market. |
Wireless Road | SUAN-LUM NIGHT BAZAAR
Enjoy the largest selection of discount Thai products, including clothes & accessories, jewelry, home decoration, handicrafts, antiques and souvenirs. Year round events, cultural shows, exibitions and festivals and the famous Thai Food and seafood center, plus traditional massage and therapy, and much more! Come by and get the best of Thailand. |
Khao San Road, Banglamphu | KHAO SAN ROAD
Following the success of the Hollywood film "The Beach" Khao San road is beginning to aquire cult status. A "must go" on the backpackers and Gap student's itinerary.
As a result of catering to travellers needs, stalls have arrived with fisherman pants, t shirts, ethnic clothing and items catering to long holidays spent mostly hanging out on beaches. So if you're on route to the beach and want some nice gear at a good price, try Khao San. You'll also find some trendy cafes, bars and good places to eat. |
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