Shopping demand is an essential factor in travel. This will make your trip more enjoyable. The shopping centers in Thailand are always famous for their diverse products and affordable prices. It would be a pity if you miss the shopping experience when you come here. Let's take a look at the most attractive shopping centers that attract the most discerning tourists in the Land of Golden Temples!
Thailand's Big C Shopping Center
One of the most well-known shopping centers in Thailand is Big C. This supermarket system, which has been operating since 1993, has attracted a lot of attention from consumers. In Thailand, there are more than 40 Big C supermarkets distributed in provinces and cities, but among them, Big C Bangkok is the most famous.
This place is likened to the 'shopping paradise' of locals and foreign tourists (Source: Collection)
The shopping area is located at 97/11 Rajdamri Rd., Bangkok. The operating hours start from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Big C has a very large area with four floors. Each floor will display a variety of different products and items.
- Floor 1 is where fashion items, cosmetics, jewelry, shoes, etc., are sold. There are also some relaxation service counters and fast food stalls here.
- Floor 2 is the area specializing in selling fruits, pastries, and cooked food.
- Floor 3 specializes in selling office supplies and bedding products.
- Floor 4 has a children's play area, a Gym, and a collection of high-end restaurants.
Big C is loved by customers for its variety of products and styles. You can almost find anything here. The products here are always strictly controlled for quality, which has earned the trust of consumers.
Thailand's Terminal 21 Shopping Center
Terminal 21 is a new shopping center in Thailand that is very popular with tourists. This shopping hub is located at 88 Soi Sukhumvit 19, Bangkok. It opens to welcome customers from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day. The building has 9 floors with about 600 different shops.
This place has a very modern and impressive design style. Overall, Terminal 21 looks like a large airport. And each floor will be a different large city. Setting foot here, you will feel like you are strolling around London, Paris, Tokyo, Hollywood...
This is truly one of the destinations you can't miss when traveling in Thailand (Source: Collection)
The ground floor of the shopping area has a Roman style. Here, there are big brands like Nike, Adidas, Levi’s, Fox… The M floor area specializes in selling products with brands from France. Floors 4 and 5 will be San Francisco... The diversity of brands and styles will surely make you 'love it.'
In addition, this shopping center in Thailand also sells mid-range products in Bangkok. So the prices of products here are also very diverse. From affordable items to designer brands, designer items... And don't forget to explore the food stalls at Terminal 21! Because the dining service here is highly rated by tourists!
Thailand's Platinum Shopping Center
If you are a fashion enthusiast, you definitely can't miss Platinum. This is a shopping center in Thailand specializing in fashion items and accessories. This destination is near Pantip Plaza, located on Petchburi Road, Ratchathewi. It will be open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day.
Platinum specializes in wholesale clothing and accessories. The building has 4 floors with 1,300 stores offering a variety of products. Especially, the prices here are very 'budget-friendly,' suitable for those who like affordable fashion. Although the prices here may be slightly higher than outside, it is not significant. However, if you buy many items at one store, you will get a better price.
Shopping experience here will bring you exciting feelings (Source: Collection)
Each basement floor at Platinum will be named after a street. For example, Nathan, Soho, Orchard… The products here come from almost everywhere in the world. Such as China, Korea, Japan… Especially, when shopping here, you can bargain too!
Not only fashion, but this center also has souvenir shops and food stores. Here, there are plenty of fast food outlets to famous coffee chains. And especially on the top floor of the building, there is a 4-star hotel, Novotel Bangkok Platinum.
Thailand's MBK Shopping Center
When it comes to shopping centers in Thailand, MBK cannot be missed. This hub is known as one of the largest shopping centers in Asia. The building consists of 8 floors with numerous different shops. Here, you can find almost everything you need. From electronics, appliances, to clothing, handbags, cosmetics…
This shopping paradise was built in 1985 and is one of the oldest commercial areas. It specializes in selling Thai domestic products and has very few international brands. Product prices at MBK are considered quite affordable compared to other centers.
MBK looks very prominent located at the corner of the street (Source: Collection)
Floors 4 and 5 are known as places specializing in electronics. You can find products from Apple, Canon, Nikon here… This area also specializes in phone repairs at very affordable prices. If you're hungry, head to floors 5 and 6. Here, you can find Thai food and dishes from other countries.
After shopping, you can stroll to the 7th floor for karaoke and bowling. These entertainment activities are very popular with young people in Thailand. Besides, you can also find souvenir gifts at MBK. The variety of products here will give you more choices.
Thailand's Central World Shopping Center
If MBK has amazed you, Central will leave you in awe. This shopping center in Thailand is considered one of the third largest shopping centers in the world. The project started operating in 2006 and has been very popular.
Central World consists of 8 floors with a large area. Strolling here, you will easily get lost and feel like walking endlessly. The outdoor area is an open space often used for exhibitions. Inside are shops, cafes, and restaurants.
It seems like this shopping center is always bustling with tourists (Source: Collection)
Floor 2 specializes in selling clothes for women. Floor 3 sells clothes for men. Floor 6 specializes in children's items. Floor 5 sells jewelry and cosmetics. Floor 7 is considered a versatile supermarket because it has almost all the delicious food in the world. And the ground floor is where many fancy restaurants are concentrated.
The two largest stores here are Zen and Isetan. Both of these stores occupy an entire floor with many brands. The products of these brands are displayed close to each other but without partitions. This has created a unique and interesting feeling.
Central Chidlom Thai Shopping Center
One of Thailand's famous shopping centers, Central Chidlom, is no less famous than the above points. The commercial area is organized quite scientifically with clearly classified product groups. You will find items from men's and women's clothing to shoes, and travel accessories...
Each floor area is an open space with different brands. And between them, there are almost no partitions. This has created a distinctive highlight for Central Chidlom. It is considered quite peaceful and not as crowded as Central World.
A corner of Central Chidlom with an impressive layout (Source: Collection)
The first floor specializes in perfumes, handbags, jewelry, cosmetics... Here you will find some famous brands like Marc by Marc Jacobs, Mulberry, Louis Vuitton, Dior... The 4th floor specializes in high-end Thai souvenirs. Such as silk and beauty products from Thailand...
The dining area is located on the 1st floor with Thai food and dishes from other countries. The restaurants here are decorated quite attractively with many delicious dishes. However, there are no cinemas or play areas here. So when you come to Central Chidlom, it means you can only shop.
Pantip Plaza Thai Shopping Center
Pantip Plaza is a Thai shopping center specializing in electronics and technology products. The commercial area is a five-story building specializing in electronics. If it's your first time here, you might find it a bit uncomfortable due to the noise and crowds. But after just one stroll, you'll feel familiar right away.
This is considered an ideal place for you to find components for phones, computers... They could be products from famous, high-end brands like Nikon, Canon, iStudio... to more affordable ones. Or even products like TVs, DVDs, electronic games.
The vastness here will surely leave you in awe (Source: Collection)
At Pantip Plaza, there is a floor dedicated to mobile phones. The shops here specialize in wholesale phones, accessories, and phone repairs of all kinds. There is also a customer center specifically for Apple products on the 4th floor.
It can be said that this shopping area is like the 'mother' of other electronic centers in Bangkok. However, when shopping here, you should still be careful of buying counterfeit or poor-quality products. And also remember to bargain because some stores will challenge you with higher prices than usual!
Thai Shopping Center Cluster Siam
Talking about the Siam cluster, they are all very famous Thai shopping centers. Let's try to see what makes these shopping malls special!
1. Siam Center
Siam Center is one of the Thai shopping centers located in Bangkok. The space here is often quite peaceful and not too crowded. Compared to other Siam areas, this place is smaller but has a cooler dining area and restaurants.
If you're not sure where to go, then head to Siam Center! (Source: Collection)
The outdoor area of the shopping area is designed as an open space. Here, there will be long benches, sofas,... for tourists to sit and relax after shopping. This place specializes in selling famous domestic and international brand products. Such as Adidas, Victoria’s Secret, Sephora, Nike, MAC…
2. Siam Paragon
Siam Paragon is known as a Thai shopping center that is famous worldwide. The building consists of 5 floors with about 250 stores selling high-end brands. The products here are quite luxurious, mainly targeting foreign tourists and high-income individuals.
Not only shopping, but Siam Paragon also has 16 different-sized cinemas. Most impressively, the largest aquarium in Southeast Asia must be mentioned. The ground floor area will be the dining area with a chain of restaurants and cafes. However, these eateries will be adjacent to each other without any partitions, so it will be a bit inconvenient.
Compared to other shopping areas, Siam Paragon also attracts tourists equally (Source: Collection)
The 3rd floor area is designed for the largest bookstores in Bangkok. If you love reading, don't miss this place! And here also has the official Apple store! And if you want to buy 'made in Thailand' products, then visit the Exotic Thai store on the 4th floor!
This place specializes in selling clothes, souvenirs, jewelry, beauty products… all made in Thailand. If you are not confident in the quality of products in street markets, then come here. The beautiful and quality products at the booths will surely satisfy you.
3. Siam Discovery
Thai shopping center Siam Discovery impresses tourists with its neat and eye-catching design. Therefore, you will not have to spend too much time searching for the booth you need. Compared to Siam Center, this commercial area has brighter colors.
On the 1st floor, you will find many famous brands. Such as Marc by Marc jacobs, Diesel, French Connection, Miss Sixty… Also, on the 1st and 5th floors, there are some hair salons, which is really special. Moreover, Siam Discovery also sells souvenirs and household items.
Don't forget to visit Siam Discovery on your trip! (Source: Collection)
After a stroll, shopping, you can stop at the dining area for a meal. Here, most of the specialties of countries around the world are concentrated. Or if you want to have fun, entertainment, you can experience the ice rink. If not, the wax museum is also a pretty attractive stop for fun!
4. Siam Square One
Siam Square One is a Thai shopping center specializing in fashion items for young people. Almost here always updates according to the latest fashion trends. The commercial area has seven floors located opposite Siam Paragon.
In addition to fashion, here also sells technology items, daily necessities,... restaurants and cafes. The bottom two floors specialize in affordable fashion items with prices ranging from 100 to 200 Baht. The top two floors will sell international and Thai brand items.
Wide view inside Siam Square One (Source: Collection)
The higher floors mainly serve Asian cuisine. It could be Japanese noodles, Korean BBQ, Thai sweet bread... The top floor area also has Sky Hall and Roof Garden. This place often has cultural performances with spectacular views.
Chatuchak Weekend Market
One of the Thai shopping centers known to many tourists is Chatuchak Market. This weekend market has up to 15,000 shops and 27 logically divided zones. You can find all kinds of products from furniture, handicrafts to fashion items.
It can be said that this is one of the largest marketplaces in the world. The market stretches over a mile and attracts over 200,000 shoppers. If you buy a lot, it will be packaged and delivered to your door! This is truly a destination not to be missed on your trip.
The incredibly vibrant stalls at Chatuchak Night Market (Source: Collection)
Whether you're a shopping enthusiast or not, this place is still worth a visit. The market only operates on weekends, so plan to spend a few hours here! If you're not shopping, you can still enjoy a drink and take in the sights around.
Asiatique Night Market
In addition to the points mentioned above, Asiatique Night Market is also a shopping hub in Thailand that you should visit. There are about 1,500 stalls with 40 different restaurants. This is a shopping area combined with attractive tourist experiences.
This place used to be known as a trading port. After several renovations, Asiatique Night Market now possesses a blend of modern and ancient beauty. It is also chosen as the venue for the Calypso Ladyboy show, featuring transgender performers, or sometimes water puppet performances.
The atmosphere at Asiatique Night Market is always lively (Source: Collection)
If you're looking to buy technology or fashion items, you can visit the Factory District. For dining, head to the Waterfront District. If you need to relax, stop by the bars and events at Town Square. Moreover, at Asiatique Night Market, there's also a ferris wheel for you to enjoy the view of Bangkok and the Chao Phraya River from above.
During your trip, don't miss out on these shopping hubs in Thailand! Whether it's a night market or a shopping mall, each has its own unique characteristics. They will surely add a new dimension to your discovery journey. Contact the Mytour hotline Mytour to book a tour to Thailand now!