Central Chidlom

Central Department Store is the oldest Department Store in Thailand, with 15 branches nationwide including Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Had Yai and Phuket. Among all branches of Central Department Store, Central Department Store at Chidlom branch is the most glamorous store in Bangkok.

The seven-floor department store has served the rich and famous of Bangkok since 1973.

Located on Bangkok’s shopping street of Sukhumvit, it is easily accessible by sky train (Chidlom Station)

Central World Plaza

This huge shopping plaza was once called World Trade Center until the name was changed in 2006 after an extensive renovation.

It is the largest shopping complex in Bangkok, containing a large shopping plaza and two major department stores. Covering more than 550,000 square meters, it is located at the Rachadamri intersection – Bangkok’s busiest shopping area - and surrounded by shopping malls and 5 star hotels. Touted as the largest lifestyle complex, it is considered the trendiest place for fashion since it boasts more than 70 flagship stores of designer brands - both local and international.

Emporium

Located on Sukhumvit Road off Phrom Phong Skytrain station, The Emporium has been known as one of most luxurious shopping mall in Bangkok. It is a place where you see expatriates strolling leisurely inside numerous shops in this six-storey department store.

The store is divided into two big zones: the Emporium department store and the plaza. The latter houses a big collection of high fashion boutiques from around the world such as Versace and Louis Vuitton to Channel and Hermes.

Christian Dior, Fendi, Celene, Kenzo, Cartier, DKNY, Guess, Morgan, Charles Jourdan, Jim Thomson Shop.

Siam Paragon

Occupying more than 20 acres of land, Siam Paragon is one of the biggest and most elegant shopping centers in Asia. Dubbed as "the Pride of Bangkok", it is the largest upscale shopping mall in Thailand. On the ground floor it houses Southeast Asia’s biggest aquarium named “Siam Ocean World”.

MBK (Mahboonkrong)

Perhaps the best shopping plaza in Thailand, MBK (or locally known as Mahboonkrong) is located at the heart of Bangkok’s shopping street of Siam Square.

It has, if not everything, almost everything you look for to satisfy your shopping whims - at bargain prices.

Covering seven floors in a large building, it boasts one Japanese Department store (Tokyu) and a massive shopping plaza with hundreds of shops selling virtually everything from gold chains to computer software.

Pantip Plaza

Pantip Plaza is all about software, hardware and computer games. The largest IT store in Bangkok, it carries everything about computers.

All equipment and accessories you might possibly need for your computer. The 5-story computer mall seems to enjoy the best of both worlds as it offers both legitimate licensed software and counterfeit products of the same software.

There are hundreds of small shops selling computer hardware, software, MP3 players, and accessories, including parts, repair, modifications.

The Platinum, Pratunam

Thinking about cheap shopping center in Bangkok, Pratunam surely comes in one of the top three places in the list. It is one of Bangkok’s most bustling areas with scores of shops lying along the road or within the buildings.

It is famous for cheap apparel sold in bulk at wholesale prices. However, its latest addition of the Platinum shopping center set Pratunam at the next level.

Jatuchak Weekend Market

Jatuchak Weekend Market is one of the largest open markets in the world. Located opposite the old northern bus terminal (Mochit) north of the city, it is one of the must-see places in Bangkok for any travelers, especially shoppers. For more information please visit www.circleofasia.com