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Shopping in Bangkok
Thailand
and Bangkok have developed into one of the best and most popular shopping
locations in Asia, and with good reason. Prices are low, quality generally
high and the range and variety is pretty amazing - silks, gemstones, tailor-made
clothes and traditional handicrafts are all highlights of Bangkok shopping.
Most shops seem to be open 10.00am to 10.00pm everyday of the week, and nightmarkets
carry on even after this time - all very convenient in being able to go shopping
at basically any time you want. Buying a shopping map is very useful in order
to get the most out of shopping in Bangkok - despite the garish colours, the
'Nancy Chandler' map is actually very useful and probably the best.Silks, nielloware, lacquerware, silverware, bronzeware, pewterware, pottery, gemstones and jewelry and all types of handicrafts are particularly good souvenirs of a trip to Thailand, while clothes and tailor-made clothes are widely available and inexpensive. Fake goods of all types abound and can be bought at a fraction of a cost of originals. There are different manufacturers of fake goods, so the 'Rolex' watch costing 6000B will be better than the 2000B one, which in turn is superior to the one at 500B.
Most vendors and staff at stores speak good enough English, though non-fixed prices are often bargained by you and the vendor taking turns in typing numbers into a calculator. It's worth learning how to say the numbers in Thai - this is easy, will save the calculator routine and may well get you cheaper prices too.
Street stalls and shops on the street will generally have lower prices for the same product than those paying premium rents in hotel shopping arcades and some higher end shopping centers and department stores. The price difference can also reflect on the quality of the product though.
Duty Free shopping can be done at the Thailand Duty Free Shops Company branch in the World Trade Center on Ratchadamri road. Goods can be pre-ordered here and then picked up at the airport - you have to show your passport and airline ticket in order to make a purchase. It's not really worth it unless you are particularly short of time at the airport.
Many of the larger and more specialized shops now offer shipping abroad, and they will sort out the necessary documents and permits for this. Insurance should also be included. If you don't feel comfortable with this, there are specialized companies that will do it and sort out the arrangements for a fee. The GPO also has a parcel-wrapping service, and smaller items can be mailed from here. Another option is to go Thai Airways office on 485 Silom road and, for a fee, they will ship them and sort out documentation for you.
have visited Bangkok many times and this time will be staying in Bangna and want to know about the new malls there---Paradise park-- where to find ten pin bowling as normally went to Paragon and MBK
Denise Keidan
Guys i've visited bangkok recently and im pretty much disappointed with shopping markets.Almost all types of goods are very expensive even on roadside markets.So if you are to shop,india is far better place than bangkok.
sivaram
I was in Bagkok in March 2009 and bought 2 rings at a jewelry shop near Baiyoke Tower. I had then examined by a jeweler in Canada and the stones are synthetic and the setting is silver not white gold. I think I have been had. Where can I report this scam and how can I contact the police about this. I would appreciate your advice.
Jocelyne
I am planning to go bangkok in the month of september 2009.
I need to know from where i can buy elcctronics goods.
Please advice in details.
auvro dey
I love Bangkok..the people and especially shopping over there.Its a must for me to visit Bangkok every year during Songkran!!
Nuzi
tell me the best place to shopping in bangkok?where can I buy the imitation mobile phone?
md shahfiee
This site is really great! I speak some paasaatai, and note that your English is totally correct, and your directions for grungteep are extremely useful.
Since I will be there in just over one week, I will be able to use what I have learned on your site. Thank you for this.
Gordon Mitchell
I am coming to Bangkok in March and was wondering if it is possible to buy new suitcases and if they are a good price!
Neil Foskett
MBK Shopping Center is excellent, air conditioned comfort. Prices more expensive than Chatuchak of course; however, cheaper than Pat Pong Road. Excellent shops, great food and above all: Thai people and their famous Thai smiles, what more could you ask for. Still can bargain for cheaper prices.
Chet Hobart
why not give a list of malls in bangkok with sky train and/or subway stops next to each so travellers know how to get there easier? Like emporium, siam, mbk, central chitlom, etc....
Diane
Highlights
- Bangkok Tourist Attractions
- Wat Phra Kaew, the Emerald Buddha temple
- The Grand Palace in Bangkok
- Wat Pho, the Reclining Buddha Temple
- Wat Arun
- Bangkok's National Museum
- Other Tourist Attractions in Bangkok
Shopping
- Shopping in Bangkok
- Bangkok Shopping Areas
- Bangkok Shopping Areas - Part 2
- Bargaining for shopping
- Risks of shopping in Bangkok
- Pantip Plaza in Bangkok
Travel & Getting Around
- Bangkok Buses
- Banglamphu bus routes
- Chatuchak bus routes
- Chinatown bus routes
- Dusit bus routes
- Phaya Thai bus routes
- Phetburi bus routes
- Pin Klao bus routes
- Pratunam bus routes
- Ramkhamhaeng bus routes
- Ratchada bus routes
- Rattanakosin bus routes
- Siam Square bus routes
- Silom bus routes
- Sukumvit bus routes
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