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Shopping is an essential factor in every journey, adding excitement to your trip. Thailand's shopping centers are famous for their diverse range of products and affordable prices. It would be a shame to miss out on the shopping experience here. Let's explore the most popular shopping centers in the Land of Smiles!
Big C Thailand Shopping Center
One of the most well-known shopping centers in Thailand is Big C. Since its establishment in 1993, this supermarket chain has attracted a lot of attention from consumers. There are over 40 Big C supermarkets in Thailand, but Big C Bangkok is the most famous.
This place is considered the 'shopping paradise' for locals and foreign tourists alike (Source: Collection)
The shopping center 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 wide variety of 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 diverse range of products and designs. You can find almost anything when you come here. The products here are always tightly controlled for quality. This has created consumer confidence.
Terminal 21 Thailand Shopping Center
Terminal 21 is a new Thai shopping center that is very popular with tourists. This shopping hub is located at 88 Soi Sukhumvit 19, Bangkok. It is open to welcome customers from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day. The building consists of 9 floors with about 600 different stores.
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 wandering around London, Paris, Tokyo, Hollywood…
This is truly one of the destinations you cannot miss when traveling in Thailand (Source: Collection)
The ground floor of the shopping area has a Rome-style. Here, major brands such as Nike, Adidas, Levi’s, Fox… are concentrated. Area M specializes in products with brands from France. Floors 4 and 5 will be San Francisco… This diversity of brands and styles will surely make you 'like crazy'.
In addition, this Thai shopping center also sells mid-range items in Bangkok. So, the prices of products here are also very diverse. From affordable items to branded, designer items… And don't forget to explore the food stalls at Terminal 21! Because the dining service here is highly rated by tourists!
Platinum Thailand Shopping Center
If you are a fashion enthusiast, you definitely cannot miss Platinum. This is a Thai shopping center specializing in fashion items, accessories. This destination is near Pantip Plaza, located on Petchburi Road, Ratchathewi. It will operate 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 extremely 'cheap', 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 here will bring you exciting experiences (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. Typical countries include China, Korea, Japan… Especially, when shopping here, you can bargain too!
Not only fashion, but this center also has souvenir shops and food stores. 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.
MBK Thai Shopping Center
When it comes to Thai shopping centers, MBK cannot be overlooked. This hub is known as one of the largest shopping centers in Asia. The building comprises 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 centers. It specializes in selling Thai domestic products and has very few international brands. The price range of products at MBK is considered quite affordable compared to other centers.
MBK looks prominent as it sits on the corner of the street (Source: Collection)
Floor 4, 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, 6. Here, you can find Thai food and dishes from other countries.
After shopping, you can stroll to floor 7 for karaoke and bowling. These entertainment activities are very popular among young Thais. Additionally, you can also buy souvenirs at MBK. The variety of items here will give you more choices.
Central World Thai Shopping Center
If MBK has left you overwhelmed, Central will leave you in awe. This Thai shopping center is considered one of the third largest shopping centers in the world. The construction began operating in 2006 and has been very popular.
Central World consists of 8 floors with a large area. Walking here, you will easily get lost and feel like you're 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 women's clothing. Floor 3 sells men's clothing. Floor 6 specializes in children's items. Floor 5 sells jewelry and cosmetics. Floor 7 is considered a multipurpose supermarket because it has almost all the delicious foods in the world. And the ground floor is where many fancy restaurants are located.
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 creates a unique and interesting feeling.
Central Chidlom Thai Shopping Center
One of the famous Thai shopping centers is Central Chidlom. The commercial area is arranged quite scientifically with clearly classified groups of goods. 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 there are almost no partitions between them. This creates a distinctive highlight for Central Chidlom. It is considered quite peaceful and not as crowded as Central World.
A corner of Central Chidlom with impressive decoration (Source: Collection)
The first floor specializes in perfumes, handbags, jewelry, cosmetics... Here, there are some famous brands like Marc by Marc Jacobs, Mulberry, Louis Vuitton, Dior... The 4th floor specializes in high-end Thai souvenirs. Such as Thai silk and beauty products...
The dining area is on the 1st floor with Thai dishes and dishes from other countries. The restaurants here are quite eye-catching with many delicious dishes. However, there are no cinemas or entertainment areas. So, when you come to Central Chidlom, 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 may feel uncomfortable because of the noise and crowds. But after a walk, you will feel familiar right away...
This is considered an ideal place for you to find components for phones, computers... They can be products of 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 make you feel overwhelmed (Source: Collection)
At Pantip Plaza, there is a floor dedicated to mobile phones. The stores here specialize in wholesale of phones, accessories, and repair of all kinds of phones. There is also a customer center specifically for Apple products on the 4th floor.
It can be said that this shopping area is likened to the “mother” of other electronic centers in Bangkok. However, when shopping here, you should still be careful of buying counterfeit, poor-quality products. And don't forget to negotiate because some stores will challenge you with higher prices than normal!
Thai Shopping Center Siam Cluster
Talking about the Siam cluster, they are all very famous Thai shopping centers. Let's 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 quiet and not too crowded. Compared to other Siam areas, this place is smaller but has a cooler dining and restaurant area.
If you're not sure where to go, check out 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 brands. Such as Adidas, Victoria's Secret, Sephora, Nike, MAC...
2. Siam Paragon
Siam Paragon is known as a Thai shopping center that is world-famous. The building has 5 floors with about 250 stores selling high-end brands. The products here are quite luxurious, mainly targeting foreign tourists and high-income people.
Not only for shopping, but Siam Paragon also has 16 different-sized cinemas. The most impressive feature is the largest aquarium in Southeast Asia. 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 can be a bit inconvenient.
Compared to other shopping areas, Siam Paragon also attracts tourists no less (Source: Collection)
The 3rd floor is designed for the largest bookstores in Bangkok. If you like reading, don't miss this place! And here also has an official Apple store! If you want to buy “made in Thailand” products, then go to Exotic Thai store on the 4th floor!
This place specializes in selling clothes, souvenirs, jewelry, beauty products… made entirely in Thailand. If you're not confident in the quality of products in the street market, then you should visit here. The beautiful and quality items at the booths will definitely 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 shopping area has brighter colors.
On the 1st floor, you will find many famous brands. For example, 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 by the dining area for a meal. Here, you will find most of the specialties from around the world. Or if you want to have fun, you can experience ice skating. If not, the wax museum is also a very attractive entertainment stop!
4. Siam Square One
Siam Square One is a Thai shopping center specializing in fashion items for young people. Almost always updated with the latest fashion trends. The shopping area has seven floors located opposite Siam Paragon.
In addition to fashion, here you can also find technology products, daily necessities,... restaurants and cafes. The two lower floors specialize in affordable fashion items priced from 100 to 200 Baht. The two upper floors will sell international and Thai brand products.
Spacious scenery within 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 attractive cultural performances with a spectacular view.
Chatuchak Weekend Market
One of the well-known shopping centers in Thailand is Chatuchak Market. This weekend market has up to 15,000 shops and 27 zones divided logically. You can find all kinds of products from furniture, handicrafts to fashion items.
It can be said that this is one of the largest market areas in the world. This 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 you cannot miss on your trip.
The stalls are extremely vibrant at Chatuchak Night Market (Source: Collection)
Whether you are a shopping enthusiast or not, this place is still worth a visit. The market only operates on weekends, so spend a session wandering around here! If you're not shopping, you can still enjoy a drink and admire the surroundings.
Asiatique Night Market
Apart from the points mentioned above, Asiatique Night Market is also a shopping hub in Thailand you should visit. There are about 1,500 stalls with 40 different large and small 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 beauty that is both modern and ancient. This place is also chosen as the venue for the Calypso Ladyboy show, featuring transgender individuals. Or sometimes it's water puppet performances.
The atmosphere at Asiatique Night Market is always bustling (Source: Collection)
If you want to buy technology or fashion items, you can visit the Factory District. But if you want to eat, head to the Waterfront District. If you need to rest and relax, you can stop at the bars and events at Town Square. Moreover, at Asiatique Night Market, there is also a ferris wheel for you to admire 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 center, each has its own unique characteristics. They will surely add new colors to your exploration journey. Contact the Mytour hotline Mytour to book a tour to Thailand right away!
