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Shopping in Bangkok: what to bring from the capital of the Czech Republic, where to buy souvenirs and fashion brands. Markets, outlets, famous shopping centers Bangkok. Expert advice and reviews from tourists about shopping in Bangkok on the “Subtleties of Tourism”.

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Bangkok is considered the best city for shopping in Thailand. Here you won’t be able to combine shopping with a beach holiday, as, for example, in Pattaya, but it is in the capital that the best modern shopping centers with the largest assortment of clothing, cosmetics, jewelry and electronics are located, which are very profitable to buy in this city. In addition, shopping in Bangkok has all the other Thai advantages: low prices (compared to Russian ones) and always appropriate bargaining.

Store opening hours

Shopping centers, supermarkets and other large stores are usually open from morning until late evening without a break for lunch and weekends, approximately from 10:00 to 22:00-23:00.

Private shops may operate according to their own hours, but in popular shopping districts and city centers they rarely close early and rest on Sundays. At the resorts, the sellers' schedule is not so strict, but in the capital, most small shops are open from morning until late. However, the schedule is always at the discretion of the owner, so it is advisable to plan a shopping trip on weekdays during the daytime.

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Sales

Sales in Bangkok, as throughout the country, are timed to coincide with the New Year (European and Chinese) and other public holidays. The law does not prohibit stores from organizing off-season sales when you need to quickly sell off an outdated collection, and since there are a huge number of shopping malls in the city, you can find discounted goods in Bangkok all year round.

The biggest sale in Thailand is the Amazing Thailand Grand Sale. It takes place every year from June to August, the start and end dates are flexible, but usually occur in the first days of June and the end of August. It is the rainy season in the country at this time, there is nothing to do at beach resorts, so both the Thais themselves and tourists come to the capital to spend money. The discounts are very generous - up to 90%, and they are offered not only by shops, but also by restaurants, museums, spas and even plastic surgery clinics.

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What to buy in Bangkok

• clothes and shoes,
• technology and electronics,
• food and alcohol
• cosmetics

Clothes and shoes

In shopping centers and markets in Bangkok you can find clothes and shoes from popular world brands at prices slightly lower than in Moscow, but this is not the most interesting thing here.

From Bangkok it makes sense to bring clothes made of natural and artificial silk: bathrobes, pajamas, shirts, dresses, stoles, etc. In the markets, prices are lower, but there is a risk of getting artificial silk instead of natural silk. He can also be very good quality, but it’s a shame to overpay.

It is most profitable to buy silk from factories. The most famous silk factory in Bangkok is named after. Jim Thompson. It is located in the city center, in a very colorful building, and has long become not only an industrial enterprise, but also a popular tourist center.

The shopping centers have stores of good leather clothing and accessories from local brands. Products made from the skin of python, crocodile, ostrich and other exotic animals should only be purchased in official stores - there are a lot of fakes in markets and private shops.

Fashionistas will surely love the clothes of Thai designers. It is mostly quite extravagant, but there are also things that are more familiar to the European view. It is worth paying attention to the following brands:

• Sretsis - business clothes with a sudden girly decor: a formal jacket with a pink print, a business sheath dress with a fluffy pompom, as well as wool and leather biker jackets different colors and ladies' tuxedos.
• Pony Stone - bright youth grunge, torn jeans, heavy boots in acid colors, etc.
• Irada - a strict office dress code, but not without a twist: dresses with one sleeve, extremely wide trousers, skirts with slits.
• 77th Atelier - very extravagant accessories, such as a necklace in the form of a chessboard along with pieces.

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Technology and electronics

Shopping centers in Bangkok have a large selection of good Chinese brands, including Xiaomi and Meizu. In addition, the Thais have learned to make high-quality replicas famous brands, so you can buy a good quality work phone for a small amount. There are still a lot of bad fakes on the market, so it’s worth the risk only if you really know and can test the phone before buying.

Apple equipment and other popular global brands are also represented in local shopping centers; prices for most models are higher than Russian ones, but there is a chance to save money through a tax refund.

There are two large shopping centers in Bangkok where you should go for appliances and electronics: Pantip Plaza and MVK, which are conveniently located opposite each other. Pantip Plaza is an analogue of the Moscow “Gorbushka”, where you can buy absolutely any equipment from a camera to a tablet and a home theater, both new and used, there are also repair shops and service centers on the territory. MBK Shopping Center is a huge 8-story shopping complex, more reminiscent of a market than a store, but with a roof and air conditioning. In addition to electronics, clothes, souvenirs and other goods are sold there; bargaining is a must - prices are always indicated taking into account future bargaining.

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Jewelry

Thailand is famous for its sapphires, which are very beautiful, dark, rich in color and small in size. Thai pearls are also in great demand. There are several farms in the country that grow it, so pearl jewelry is quite inexpensive. You can find high-quality and inexpensive silver, gold is also in abundance, but it is brought mainly from Turkey. The design of gold and silver jewelry is quite diverse, often ethnic. Products in traditional Thai, Indian and African styles are very popular.

Bangkok has a huge jewelry center, the Jewelry Trade Center, located in a 59-story building in the Silom area. Here you can buy gold, silver, precious and semi-precious stones at competitive prices. You can also find a good selection of jewelry in Chinatown jewelry stores. But in Gems Gallery, although the selection is good, the prices are quite high; many travel companies offer free excursions there.

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Food and alcohol

Local fruits are traditionally brought from Thailand. It makes sense to buy not only exotic, but also relatively familiar ones - bananas, tangerines and mangoes, since in Thailand they have a special taste. Fruits are sold in mobile kitchens, supermarkets and markets - there you can try everything in advance and bargain. The only fruit that cannot be exported is durian; it has a very pungent odor, and customs officers will force you to throw it away.

History knows of cases when tourists managed to take durian out of the country. To do this, you need to select the most unripe fruits, wrap each one in several layers of paper and a plastic bag, and when the fruit begins to smell, the plane will already have time to take off.

Thai Sang Som rum is no worse than Cuban or Jamaican, it is made from sugar cane, and has long been loved by locals and tourists for its mild taste, low price and easy hangover.

Local rice wine is a drink for everyone, but Thai scorpion whiskey is practically no different from ordinary whiskey. Local herbal infusions that are drunk here instead of tea, such as jasmine and ginseng, are also good. Jasmine tea has a pronounced calming effect, and ginseng works no worse than any energy drink.

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Cosmetics

In Bangkok you can buy any cosmetics - from luxury to inexpensive local brands. Prices for cosmetics from popular brands are practically the same as in Moscow; you can save money only if you buy a lot and sign up for tax-free; otherwise, the event is quite pointless.

In Thailand, cosmetics based on coconut oil are popular, as well as the oil itself. pure form. The second Thai hit is aloe gel, an almost universal product - it moisturizes, heals and saves from sunburn. Almost every local brand has cosmetics based on these two products; Prann, Panpuri, Harnn, Divana and Thann have proven themselves especially well. It is worth paying attention to their herbal and salt scrubs, essential oils, handmade ginger soap and tiger balm (similar to the Vietnamese “star”).

Shopping districts and shops of Bangkok

There are shopping centers and shops in every district of the city, but there are three neighborhoods that are especially attractive from a shopping point of view:

• Silom is the largest and most popular shopping district in Bangkok. This is where world-famous fashion houses, expensive boutiques, local designer stores, antique and jewelry stores, as well as art galleries are located.

• Patpong - several shopping streets near Silom. There is nothing to do here during the day, but in the evening the night market of the same name starts operating.

• Chinatown is one of Bangkok's most exotic shopping districts. There are a lot of Chinese goods stores (clothing, appliances, cosmetics, etc.), especially a lot of jewelry shops. Almost all the shops in Chinatown are members of the Gold Traders Association, so the possibility of buying a fake is practically excluded.

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Shopping centers in Bangkok

• Siam Paragon is the largest shopping center, occupying a 6-story high-tech building. Luxury boutiques are concentrated here (more than 100 brands of women's clothing only), there is a Gourmet Market supermarket, an excellent Blue Elephant restaurant and its own oceanarium - one of the largest in Asia.

• Gaysorn Plaza is a premium shopping complex. There are more than 100 stores of global and local Thai brands, there is a delivery service for purchases to almost all 5* hotels in the city, you can call a limousine.

• Central World Plaza (formerly known as the World Trade Center) is an 8-story shopping mall in the city center, with 300 stores (including one duty-free store), a cinema, bowling alley and Asia's largest ice skating rink on the 8th floor.

• Emporium - this shopping center has all the chic, glitz and fashion of Bangkok. Mainly here you can find luxury boutiques: Versace, Chanel, Christian Dior, Kenzo, Cartier, etc., as well as a lot of youth and sportswear. The Emporium has an excellent food court, a cinema where films are shown in original dubbing, spa centers and entertainment for children.

• Erawan is another large shopping center in Bangkok, known not only for its shops, but also for its good spa center and restaurants where you can try cuisine from 14 countries.

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Outlets in Bangkok

Bangkok Fashion Outlet is the largest outlet in Bangkok. It is located in the popular shopping district of Silom, on its territory there are more than 50 stores of clothing, shoes, accessories, jewelry, underwear, household goods, appliances, etc. Discounts are 50-80% all year round, and during the sales period they reach 90 %, and usually this is not just a bait for buyers, but real offers. The most generous discounts are here in April, on the eve of the Thai New Year. The outlet is located within walking distance from Surasak metro station.

Another outlet worthy of attention is Jim Thompson Factory Outlet, located next to the famous silk factory. Here you can buy silk clothes, pajamas, bed linen, pillows, children's toys and fabric cuts at big discounts. You can easily get here on foot from Bang Chak metro station.

Of the mono-brand outlets in Bangkok, one is interesting - Levi’s Factory Outlet. It sells denim, t-shirts, jackets and shirts with discounts of up to 80%. The assortment is very wide, the outlet is also located within walking distance from Bang Chak metro station.

Markets

In Thailand there are markets for tourists and for locals. The former have a lot of souvenirs, the prices are higher, and the sellers are more annoying, while the latter are more colorful and cheaper, but without a local escort it can be difficult - nothing is clear. Markets in Bangkok are not so much about shopping (although prices there are indeed lower than in shops and shopping centers, especially taking into account bargaining), but about entertainment and local flavor. Each district has its own market, here are the most popular and interesting ones:

• Chatuchak Weekend Market is a huge weekend market in the city center. There are about 15,000 stalls here, where cheap clothes and jewelry are sold, both retail and wholesale: local resellers often come here. Prices are reasonable, despite the crowds of tourists, but you have to know how to bargain.

• Pratunam is a large clothing market; many store owners buy in bulk here. This bazaar sells mostly cheap consumer goods, but if you're lucky, you can buy silk very profitably.

• Patpong Night Market is the most colorful and fun place in Bangkok. This night market opens after 20:00 and runs until around 2:00. Here they sell counterfeits of well-known brands (the quality is usually so-so), jewelry, souvenirs, Thai food, in addition, prostitution flourishes here. This quarter is full of bars, go-go clubs, shows of varying degrees of decency and pickpockets, so you should be careful with your wallet and not carry large sums of money with you.

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• Damnoen Saduak is a floating market in Bangkok. There are quite a few of these in the Thai capital, but this particular one is considered the most popular, as it became famous thanks to the film about James Bond (it was through these canals that agent 007 sailed in the film “James Bond: The Man with the Golden Gun”). This market sells fruits, jewelry and other goods directly from the water. It is better to visit it early in the morning, since organized tourist groups begin to arrive closer to noon.

• The Pak Klong Talad market specializes in flowers and is one of the most beautiful in the city. They sell fresh lilies, orchids, carnations and other flowers, as well as vegetables and fruits. You can come here early in the morning or even at night - the market is open from 3:00 every day.

Two national markets are also interesting in Bangkok: the Indian “Phahurat Bombay”, where you can buy the best curry, nutmeg and other spices in the country, as well as the market in Chinatown. It has a typically Chinese assortment: cheap clothes, knockoffs of famous brands of varying degrees of sophistication, and Chinese eateries.

Tax free

In Bangkok you can get back some of the money spent on purchases. The local analogue of tax free is called VAT Refund and is usually 7% of the cost.

The minimum amount from which VAT is refunded is THB 5,000. There must be a VAT Refund sign at the point of sale, and the price of each product purchased must be at least 2000 THB: for goods of lesser value, even in one receipt, the money will not be returned. You need to fill out a special form at the checkout and present it along with your passport and goods at the airport before flying home. Purchases must be in closed, undamaged packaging; the customs officer may ask to see them; goods worth more than THB 8,000 will almost certainly be asked to show.

The money will be returned immediately in cash (if the purchase amount is no more than THB 30,000) or transferred to the card within a few days (the exact period depends on the bank’s conditions).

The VAT refund procedure in Thailand is paid, the cost is 100 THB.

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Large shopping centers in Asia occupy the weekends of most citizens. Everyone wants to be fashionable, stylish and modern, to have the latest model of TV or smart vacuum cleaner at home, and showing off a new phone to colleagues at work is the first thing! Therefore, large shopping malls have been built in abundance in Thailand, and it is simply impossible to imagine the capital of the Kingdom of Thailand today without them. One of the largest shopping centers in Bangkok, MBK, will be discussed in this article.

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Products in MBK and photos inside

Inside the MBK shopping center

In the heart of the MBK shopping center there is a large atrium

The eight-storey MBK shopping complex, short for Mah Boon Krong (มาบุญครอง in Thai), originally opened in 1985 and was renovated in 2002 to achieve its modern look. It received its name in honor of the parents of its creators, Sirichai Bulakul, Mah & Boonkrong, whose statues are located on the ground floor of this huge complex

View from above

Inside, the shopping center is designed in the form of huge shopping galleries extending from the center - a huge atrium with a portrait of the king, advertising and escalators leading to the upper floors

Escalators

This is a huge modern complex of buildings, which houses about 2,000 of a wide variety of shops, studios and cafes. You can buy almost everything here. Clothing and shoes, household goods, jewelry and furniture, fashion accessories, household appliances and electronics - all this can be found here. This shopping center has the best prices for shoppers compared to more modern shopping complexes located nearby. Because of this, there are a lot of people shopping here, so you won’t be able to walk here freely and leisurely, especially on weekends. Please remember that you should not shop here at the prices originally listed or advertised by the seller. It is customary here to bargain with sellers; they will happily give up 20-30%

Shopping gallery

Sales are not uncommon here

Muay Thai briefs

Here you can find branded brands at low prices

Themed lingerie

Sales area with clothes and bags

Sales

Clothes for the most demanding clients

Latest gadgets

There's nowhere for the apple to fall

Vanity Fair

Mobile operator contracts to choose from

Floor plan of the MBK shopping complex

Each floor of the MBK shopping complex is dedicated to a specific theme;

• On ground floor fashion boutiques are located;
• On the second— leather goods and clothing;
• On the third– clothing and jewelry and adornments,
• On the fourth floor there are bank branches and ATMs, and they also sell mobile phones, tablets and other modern gadgets;
• On the fifth floor you can see furniture, household goods, photographic equipment and computers, and there is also a huge food court, which presents cuisines from all over the world. In order to buy food here, you must first exchange money for special coupons, which are accepted for payment here. Remaining unspent coupons can be exchanged back for money.
• Sixth floor busy with restaurants and gift shops;
• On the seventh floor There are entertainment venues, a cinema, karaoke and bowling alley.
• Eighth floor given entirely to cinemas.

Floor themed arrangement

Ground floor plan

Second floor plan

Third floor plan

Fourth floor plan

Fifth floor plan

Sixth floor plan

Seventh floor plan

Canon store at MBK mall in Bangkok

In the flagship Canon photographic equipment store, the windows are decorated with special sophistication. The whole history of the development of the company’s photographic equipment is presented here, so when you visit here, you will involuntarily plunge into history

Canon Flagship Store in Thailand

The entire line of photographic equipment is displayed on display

Original Mark III...

...and its miniature model

A bygone era

Camera models

Cinema camera with incredible lens

For those who like to take pictures from afar

Long telephoto lenses

Parking at the MBK shopping center

A huge multi-level car parking adjacent to the shopping center provides convenience and comfort to those who come shopping by car. The cost of a parking space is 40 baht. Parking and getting out is convenient and easy, special people working here help you quickly park your car and then get out just as quickly

In the parking lot

The most expensive cars are located closer to the entrance

How to get there

Getting to the MBK shopping center is very easy. It is located in the Pathum Wan District, at the intersection of Rama I Road and Phaya Thai Road. Nearby is Siam Square, which can also be reached from the MBK shopping center via a pedestrian bridge over the nearby Siam Center and Siam Paragon shopping complexes. The easiest way to come here is by metro. Get on any station (in Bangkok the metro is called BTS - Bangkok Mass Transit System) and go to the National Stadium station ( National Stadium 13.7442417 100.5300446

They offer a huge selection of goods at the lowest prices in Thailand. Russians will also be pleasantly surprised by the cost, especially those who live in provincial cities, far from Moscow and St. Petersburg.

There are hundreds of shops in Bangkok. There are several dozen large shopping centers. They are all scattered around the city and there will probably be one of them near your hotel, especially if you live in the center.

The best shopping centers in Bangkok are multi-storey buildings with 5-6 or more floors. Each floor is usually dedicated to some type of product, such as children's products, women's products, sporting goods. In addition, there is a separate floor with a food court (where you can have an inexpensive meal of Thai food for only 40-60 baht) and restaurants. Some have grocery supermarkets.

The best shops in Bangkok are located in tourist areas, usually near the metro and are easily accessible. There are also large retail chains - Big C and Tesco Lotus. They have the lowest prices for goods and products.

Below we describe the main shopping places in the capital of Thailand. For your convenience, at the bottom of the page we have marked the main shopping centers and shops of Bangkok on the Google map.

Siam Paragon, Siam Center

The largest shopping center in the city. Consists of 5 floors. It sells quality goods from famous world brands such as Gucci, Prada, Louis Vuitton, Dior, Versace, Burberry and Hermes and others. Prices are quite expensive for Thailand, but there are sales almost every month.

Siam Paragon occupies two underground floors of the Bangkok shopping center - one of the largest in Southeast Asia.

There are also three food courts: Food Hall Food Court, Food Hall Gallery, and Food Hall Take Home.

The Siam Center shopping complex is one of the oldest, built in 1976. However, it successfully competes with its more modern counterparts. Has undergone several reconstructions. It has 4 floors, where there are 300 shops, 20 restaurants and a food court. Large selection of products for children, adults and youth. Computers, mobile phones, IT products and much more.

Pantip Plaza - Bangkok's premier electronics store

This is the largest electronics store in Bangkok. Here you can inexpensively buy everything related to computers, IT technologies and digital technology. The 5-story building houses hundreds of shops selling both Thai products and global brands.

In the electronics store you can purchase computers, laptops, netbooks, iPhones, iPads, mobile phones, photographic equipment, printers and Consumables for them, scanners, flash drives, discs (both blank and with music and films), game consoles, etc. and so on. There are also fakes (mostly Cell phones) and quality product.

The MBK shopping center in Bangkok is one of the most popular among both tourists and local residents. Built in 1986, area 89,000 sq. m. The 8-story building houses more than a thousand stores offering almost everything at low prices, from clothing, shoes, bags to audio, video, photo products, iPhones, iPads, furniture, DVDs with films, music and games. . On the 5th and 6th floors you can eat delicious food in the food court.

Central World

The Central World shopping complex is one of the most modern and largest in the capital of Thailand. Area 830,000 sq.m. This is not only a place for shopping, but also for entertainment. In addition to 500 shops, there are cinemas, several dozen restaurants, playgrounds for children, bowling alleys and much more. You can come here for the whole day: shop, eat and relax.

Shopping Center Terminal 21

The youngest and most unusual store in the capital. It was opened in October 2011. It got its name not by chance, since it resembles an airport and each of its floors represents one or another country: Rome, Paris, Tokyo, London, Istanbul, etc. Total 9 floors, more than 600 retail outlets. Lots of inexpensive products from little-known Thai and Asian brands. Kipling, Jaspal, Adidas, Levi’s, Guess, Puma, Nike and other well-known brands sell at a higher price.

On the top floors of this Bangkok store there is an inexpensive food court and a cinema with 8 halls (including 3D).

Emporium

The Shopping Mall has 6 above-ground floors and several underground. Built in 1997. Its convenience is that it is located a few meters from the metro. There is always a large selection of famous brands such as Versace, Chanel, Christian Dior, Kenzo, Cartier and others that are more affordable. There is a cinema, children's playgrounds and an inexpensive food court. In addition, this shopping center in Bangkok has a lot of sports and youth clothing, various accessories, computer, audio and video equipment, and perfumes.

The shopping center was built in 1993 and covers an area of ​​11,200 sq.m. Located opposite the very center nightlife in Bangkok - Patpong 1 and Patpong 2 streets. A total of 4 floors (plus one underground), where there are stores of clothing and shoes, fashion accessories, optics, cosmetics, watches, bedding, jewelry, toys, etc. Goods for women, men, children and teenagers, sporting goods. Banks, a grocery supermarket and restaurants are also at your disposal.

This is the oldest shopping center in Bangkok. Opened back in 1973. Consists of 8 floors. Belongs trading network Central, which has stores in many. There are several points of this network in Bangkok, but this one is the main one.

The store has a large selection of clothes, shoes, watches, handbags, phones, children's toys, jewelry, books, household utensils, bedding, etc. In particular, such famous brands as Gucci, Burberry, Bally, Ferragamo, Paul Smith, Zegna are represented. Perfume and skin care products from brands such as Shu Uemura, SKII, MAC, L’Occitane, Urban Rittuale, Anna Sui. Lots of sportswear. There is a supermarket and food court.

Shopping complex Platinum Fashion Mall

One of the cheapest stores in Bangkok. Built in 2000, it has 8 floors (if you count the underground). Its main feature is that it is aimed at wholesale buyers, the prices here are very low. But it should be borne in mind that you won’t be able to try on almost anything, except maybe shoes, so purchases can only be made by eye.

Platinum Fashion Mall sells goods from all over the world, including Asian ones - Korean, Japanese, Indian, Chinese. Most floors are occupied by departments with women's clothing and shoes, the range for men is noticeably smaller.

Chatuchak Weekend Market

The largest market in the capital of Thailand. On an area of ​​27 acres there are 15 thousand tents and stalls where they sell almost everything: wood carvings, handmade amulets, ornamental plants and flowers, handicrafts, souvenirs, pottery, Chinese products, furniture, paintings, stones, clothes, shoes, silk, toys, household appliances, etc. Large selection of antiques. There is an area where you can buy pets - dogs and cats of different breeds, rabbits and other animals.

Prices are designed for Thais, so they are traditionally low. In addition, you can bargain and buy the item you like even cheaper.

Bangkok is one of the most visited cities in Thailand. It is here that not only the main attractions of the country are concentrated, but also huge shopping centers offering visitors a wide range of goods. Why is Thai shopping so popular among Russian tourists? First of all, these are the lowest prices throughout Thailand, which will especially please residents of provincial cities. All Thai products are famous for their excellent workmanship; in addition, shopping in Thailand is always an appropriate bargaining experience.

This shopping center can easily be included in the list of the oldest shopping areas in Bangkok. For the most part, Siam Center Bangkok is aimed at young people. Various sporting goods, surfing and skateboarding equipment are sold here. Siam Center Bangkok can easily be considered one of the best shopping centers in Bangkok according to reviews from many tourists.

Terminal 21

Terminal 21 shopping center is the newest Thai shopping mall. This is a truly amazing place, each floor of which represents the culture of a different country. The name of the shopping center comes from the fact that in appearance it resembles an airport building. A visitor can easily travel to different world capitals simply by changing floor by floor. Here every tourist can find products to suit his taste, ranging from little-known Thai brands to established companies such as Adidas, Nike or Levi’s.

This is a rather specific shopping center in Bangkok. Amarin Plaza is more suitable for expensive shopping, since many sections are dedicated to exclusive wellness treatments and sports activities. Here you can buy quality Thai products and other luxury items.

Gaysorn

Another contender for the list of luxury shopping centers in Thailand. This is a prestigious store created in a unique and inimitable style, the basis of which is set by the presence of white marble and shiny chrome. Gaysorn is not intended for budget shopping; only the most exquisite goods from world brands are concentrated in this place.

Tax Free

A pleasant tax refund procedure awaits every tourist who arrives in Thailand and makes a purchase for a certain amount of money. The Tax Free system in this exotic country has a slightly different name - VAT Refund and guarantees a 7% refund of the total amount for which the purchase was made.

What are the rules for VAT Refund?

The Thai VAT Refund system is a special yellow form in A4 format with an original receipt from the store attached. In addition, there are a number of rules for filing taxes in Thailand:

• Firstly, the amount of a single purchase must be over 2,000 baht to receive a special receipt attached to the form.
• Secondly, the total amount of all purchases must exceed the 5,000 baht mark.

Before shopping, you should make sure that the store operates under the VAT Refund system, as evidenced by the specialized blue and white logo shown in the photo below.

In order to take full advantage of VAT Refund services, you must:

1. Be a tourist.
2. Not be on the crew list of one of the airlines.
3. Fly out of the country through one of the international airports.
4. The purchase period must not exceed 60 days.

Conclusion

Many large shopping centers in Bangkok practice a generous system of discounts, and also periodically hold large sales, where prices for most of the products presented are reduced several times at once. Thailand is a country of contrasts, full of surprises! Happy shopping!

The Thai capital is a shopaholic's paradise: the total number and total area of ​​its trading floors is approximately equal to everything that is in other cities of the country, including island municipalities. Major shopping centers in Bangkok- these are multi-storey (one is tempted to say “cyclopean”) buildings, on the floors of which you can travel all day long, which is facilitated by the mass of small restaurants and cafes located next to counters with all sorts of things.

Siam Paragon

The Siam Paragon shopping center breaks all rating records, which are compiled based on the results of surveys of visitors by tourism resources on the Internet. And the main “attraction” in it is not even the salons and boutiques, but, which most visiting tourists strive to visit. The children there simply squeal with delight. If you want to buy something there, then get ready to shell out some money. This store is one of the most prestigious and expensive. On one of its floors there is a pretentious car showroom, where they offer premium-class self-running strollers. And, of course, at every turn there are signs with world brands - Prada, Hermes, Gucci and others. If you're lucky, you might end up on a sale.

Central World Plaza

Large shopping center in Bangkok, which can easily compete with Siam Paragon. It is truly huge: eight floors, on which, in addition to the Zen (left wing) and Setan department stores, there are about five hundred smaller shops. On the seventh floor there is a six-screen cinema and a Duty Free store, and on the eighth floor there is probably the largest ice skating rink in Asia. You can take a break from shopping on the sixth floor, where several restaurants are located.

Terminal 21

If you want to combine your time in Bangkok with aesthetic pleasure, you need to visit this marketplace. Each floor is stylized as one of the world's metropolises. For example, if you get off at the BTS Asok station, you will immediately find yourself in the Italian capital, you will be surrounded by ancient statues and fountains. You will see something similar on floors designed to resemble San Francisco, Paris, London, Tokyo.

The store is quite affordable; if you don’t want famous brands, you can pay attention to things from local designers that are full of Thai flavor. There are souvenir shops, and to relax between shopping, go to the cinema, where there is a food court.

Emporium

Not the biggest shopping center in Bangkok, but probably the coziest. Only four floors and no crowds. Among the shops on the first three floors there are signs of world brands - Louis Vuitton and Christian Dior. The fourth is all dedicated to the food court. Adding to the convenience of visiting this outlet is the fact that the entrance to it is directly from the Phrom Phong BTS station.

Bangkok Fashion Outlet

This stock outlet will appeal to those who want to buy branded clothes or shoes at a significant (you can guess with a visit that it will be 90%) discount and are not too bothered by the fact that they are from last year’s collections. The area of ​​the retail outlet is small - only three floors, of which the first is completely dedicated to the jewelry department. We cannot vouch for absolute authenticity, but there are any sizes: both miniature and XXL. Bangkok Fashion Outlet is part of the infrastructure of the Jewelry Trade shopping center.

Emquartier

Best shopping center in Bangkok, if you want not only to buy, but also to relax. On the floor where there is a food court and many small cafes, there is a garden with a wonderful view of the city. The grocery store located on the ground floor allows you to combine the process of purchasing branded clothing with stocking up on food supplies.

MBK

The MVK shopping center in Bangkok is located just across the road from Siam Paragon and against its background looks like nothing more than a market, a sort of Thai “Cherkizon”. It consists of countless shops and kiosks. They sell absolutely everything, from shoes to smartphones. However, you will not find a single original thing here. Everything comes “from Malaya Arnautskaya,” which sellers quite honestly inform buyers about. But you won’t be able to shop anywhere cheaper than there.

Gateway Ekkamai

Standing near Ekkamai - the eastern bus station, and thinking about what to buy in Bangkok On your way to Pattaya, check out this mall. At the same time, you will pass the time while waiting for the bus. A completely standard set of goods: clothes, shoes, watches, electronics. Adding to its attractiveness is the food court with a predominantly Japanese menu. If you don’t have time to eat or want to take something with you on the road, you can take it out.

Big C Supercenter

Chain hypermarkets with departments for household appliances, clothing, groceries, as well as a food court. They are attractive because prices are lower than in specialized food supermarkets, and the quality of food is much higher than in street stores. Buying from this network is also beneficial because promotions are often held, discounts and bonuses are offered. For those who are staying in Bangkok for a long time and prefer to cook at home, Big C hypermarkets are a real find.

Tesco Lotus

Another chain of hypermarkets, somewhat reminiscent of our Auchan. There are already more than two dozen of them in Bangkok. The assortment is fantastically huge. Groceries, household appliances and chemicals, all sorts of little things like needles, combs, diapers and dish sponges. There are sporting goods, you can even buy a bicycle. This is where you can buy blue plastic containers on wheels, which are convenient for transporting fruit if you decide to bring something exotic home. The prices are very reasonable; people prefer to do their own shopping in these stores.