Bangkok Shopping Tours

Chatuchak Market: Open only on weekends, Chatuchak market is one of the ultimate shopping places in Bangkok and is a concoction of varieties. Call for anything, clothes, souvenirs, artificial jewelry, antiques, handicrafts, books or plants; you have landed at the right place. Food is ready here with abundance and most importantly, bargain it all easy!

Timings: Saturday and Sunday; 9.00 AM to 6.00 PM

Location: Near to Mo Chit station, reach here by taking skytrain

Chang Chui Bangkok Plane market: Feel like a wonderland as the old plane is settled in the middle and shopping can be done in the lanes around. Also famous as the best night market, you can shop your favorites in pocket-friendly prices. Also, attend the entertainment shows that take place almost every day. Eat the delicacies and don’t forget to click the aura!

Timings: 5.00 PM to 11.00 PM

Location: 462 Sirindhorn Rd, on the western outskirts of Bangkok

Asiatique: A mall and night bazaar blend is right here at Asiatique. Browse through boutiques, restaurants, entertainment, puppet performance, plants; all this in riverfront! Walk through these stalls and pick your favorites, where you can also find a replica of your favorite brands very easy.

Timing: 5.00 PM to midnight

Location: Chareonkrung Soi 74-76

MBK centre: A legendary mall in itself, all the eight floors are packed with your requirements. Clothes, handbags, furniture, luggage, mobile phones, accessories are all here. Get exciting discounts almost all through the year and you will love to say a good chunk of money even in a mall. If bored with shopping, go for movies, art museum or relish the cuisine at in-house restaurants.

Location: Pathumwan intersection

Timing: 10.00 AM to 10.00 PM

Pratunam: Well-known for wholesale items, meet fashion very close here. This place is indeed best for comparing prices, bargaining them and pick the best piece amidst all. Along with street spaces, Pratunam fashion mall and Pantip plaza are present, make yourselves comfortable!

Location: Phetchaburi road, Bangkok

Timing: 10.00 AM-11.00 PM

Platinum Fashion Mall
When it comes to shopping in Bangkok, the popular Platinum Fashion Mall tops the list for small outlets selling wholesale items mostly connected to women’s fashion and accessories and lots more. This mall has a lot to offer to start from some attractive items in kids and teens wear, belts, shoes, cosmetics, hats, etc. Additionally, you will get exclusive imported items from Japan, Korea, HongKong, and India. Items like oversized attires, exclusive chiffon dresses, costumes, and other items are also available in this mall.

Location: Phetchaburi Road, Pratunam, Bangkok, Thailand.
Timing: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 09:00 to 20:00
Saturday, Sunday, Wednesday: 08:00 to 20:00

Terminal 21 Bangkok
Located on Sukhumvit Road, Terminal 21 is a great destination for shopping in Bangkok. It is a huge complex which is divided into two, Retail area and the Hotel & Residence. However, it is more popular because of its retail zone. Every level of the retail area is based on a country theme which makes it quite interesting. Moreover, the products sold here are reasonably priced and you will get unique brand products starting from just 200 Baht.

Location: Sukhumvit Road (Between Soi 19 and Soi 21), Bangkok, Thailand
Timing: 10:00 to 22:00

Central embassy
As a Bangkok shopping mall, Central Embassy is one of the most luxurious. It boasts of its extensive collection of fine dining restaurants, defined designer stores, extravagant cinema screens, and the Grand Park Hyatt Bangkok hotel. An 18 billion baht project, it stands as one of the world’s leading shopping destinations. Chidlom BTS or Ploenchit Skytrain stations can be used to directly access Central Embassy Bangkok. It has got all the luxurious designers like Gucci, Prada, Versace, Chanel, Michael Kors, and Paul Smith. The food court boasts of its variety of dishes including, French and Thai dishes.

Location: Ploenchit Road, Bangkok, Thailand 10330.
Timings: 10:00 to 22:00

Central World
You will be surprised by the sheer size of the mall. It is one of the largest malls in the world and the biggest in Bangkok. As one of the main places to visit in Bangkok for shopping it offers you an exciting experience. No matter what it is you want, it provides you with everything starting from imported groceries and book shops, to funky fashion and high-tech gadgets.

Not just that, a line up of banks and beauty salons make this place quite a busy place for shopping in Bangkok at times. It also boasts of its gourmet eateries where you can find almost any dish to your taste. It can be said that if you are in search of a one-stop shopping fix in Bangkok, Central World can be just right for you.

Location: Ratchaprasong Intersection, opposite Erawan and Gaysorn
Timing: 10:00 to 22:00

Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
It is one of the most popular floating markets for shopping in Bangkok. It is a great place if you want to click some photos. Not only that, but the food you get here is quite delicious and includes mostly Thai dishes like soups and dumplings. The market in the waters gives you a future insight into a different era of life that has passed by. Starting early in the morning can help you catch the floating Damnoen Saduak at its peak hours. Most of the visitors who come to Bangkok have it on their checklist. It can give you an exciting morning outside the city and can also allow you to feel the real essence of the place.

Location: Ratchaburi province, crossing of Mae Kong river with Tha Chin river.
Timings: 07:00 to 17:00

Koh Kret Island Floating Market
Less than an hour away from downtown Bangkok, this place feels completely different. It makes you feel close to nature. Here you can shop amidst the waters and the woods. This place is famous for its collection of orchids. Not only that the dumplings and other food items you get over here are quite to the taste of any individual. The true essence of the land can be felt here. Although the floating market here stays quite busy, this place is worth a visit.

Location: Koh Kret island, Bangkok
Timing: 07:00 to 17:00

Bang Khu Wiang Floating Market
If you are looking for a floating market to visit in Thailand, Bang Khu Wang floating market may be just the right place for you to visit. It should be one of the prime choices for a floating market. In this market, every morning, the monks come by boats on their daily alms round or ‘tak baat’. They are offered with a diversity of fresh farm produce in the process. Taste an array of sumptuous and lip-smacking local foods, delicious sweets and some exotic fruits like huge Jackfruits. Do not forget to taste the popular Fak Kao which is a spiky fruit that resembles just like an orange.

Location: Bank of Noi-Khlong Om River.
Timings: 16:00 to 19:00

What is there you cannot buy here! Smile, because you are in heaven and shop clothes, accessories, antiques, handicrafts, pottery, souvenirs, food, flowers, and anything else that clicks your mind at the moment. With an abundance of local to international brands, your list of shopping plan is sorted. Coming to what you must take back home, easy to make Thai food packs, souvenirs, and accessories top the list.

There are many things which come to mind when shopping in Bangkok is considered. If you are thinking about what are the things you can give a shot at buying when in Bangkok, here is a guide.

Traditional Thai items
The traditional Thai items are simply the must-haves if you visit Bangkok, the famous Thai indigo products, Thai silk, Thai soaps, spa and aroma products, beautiful Thai sopa ornaments are a must-have. Also, do not miss out on the intricate home decor items like fairy lights available in different colors and shapes of flowers, angry birds. Other than that there are many artifacts that can attract your attention. Starting from showpieces to utilities, you will get everything in the markets here. 

Jewelry 
Jewelry is another popular thing to buy in Bangkok. It can be quite a purchase if you have the right budget. Starting from cheap and affordable jewelry to expensive and rare collections, you will get everything here. Sapphires and rubies are quite popular in the city. One of the reasons is that Thailand mines these gems. It can, therefore, be an excellent decision to go for jewelry shopping

Clothes
Bangkok is known for its fashion trends. A trip to Bangkok can be incomplete without any shopping for designer clothes. You can get anything you want here depending on your choice. From affordable clothing to luxurious brands everything is available here.

Suan Lum Night Bazaar Ratchada: Located on Ratchada road, there are 1800 stalls along with stay options that will make your travel itinerary amazing. This open-air shopping street has a plethora of tees, shoes, fashion jewelry, wood carvings, souvenirs, and more. Enjoy eating classic Thai dishes and seafood at the same time.

Location: Ratchada-Lad Prao Intersection

Timing: 4.00 PM - 12.00 AM

Rod Fai Market: Incredible collection of vintage items like antique, furniture, hippy fashion to chandeliers; everything is here! Visit the coolest cafes here and have a fun time with friends or family. The whole market glitters like gold when you walk in here and shop for the best of the items.

Location: near Thailand Cultural Center MRT Underground Station

Timing: 5.00 PM to 1.00 AM; Thursday to Sunday

Chinatown Market: This market is all about the blend of Thai and China where one can find not just things to buy but also temples, medicinal shops, and food to relish. Go for colorful textiles, shoes, accessories, household items, and all which you can flea faraway! Indeed, one of the most distinct shopping places in Bangkok.

Location: Yaowarat river

JJ Green market: Also known as Siam gypsy market, this market has a perfect Bohemian vibe in terms of its dresses, shoes, scarves, harem pants. Moreover, you also get to enjoy local drinks as well as delicious cuisines while bargaining things out.

Location: 1 Kamphaeng Phet 3, Chatuchak, Bangkok

Timing: Thursday to Sunday; 5.00 PM-2.00 AM

Patpong night market: A must shopping space for lovers of dawn! The place is almost busy all through the night with awesome bars nearby. Bargain hard and grab most awesome things from here. Do remember to check the authenticity of your products before handing over money.

Location: Near BTS Siam station

Timing: 6.00 PM - 1.00 AM

Bangkok is quite well known for its wide range of shopping diversity. There are many flea markets and street walk markets, where you get the freedom to haggle and get the best prices. No matter what it is, you can buy anything here. But that is not all, there are many extravagant shopping malls as well where shopping can get a little more expensive.

Talk about that, Street shopping mall in Ratchada tops the list of the 24x7 market. From shopping to dining to entertainment, all are under one roof. Apart from that, the streets of Pratunam winds are one of the best places to cover endless shopping experience. Usually, most of the other markets open early in the morning and close late at night, so even if you wish to take rest in between and grab them at their opening time, these markets welcome you with open arms.

The following are some of the places which remain open 24 X 7 in Bangkok.

• Foodland supermarket
  It remains open 24X7X365. This place is famous for the variety of food it offers including Arab, Thai, Indian, French, etc. you should, however, be aware of pickpockets if it’s late in the night. You should only keep your wallet with the cash and cards in it.

• Pratunam market
  This is one of the most popular places in Bangkok where shoppers visit all day round. From cheap clothes, affordable designs to great food this place has everything. If you are looking for some hardcore bargaining to get the best price, this can be the place for you. No matter the time of the day, if you need anything Pratunam market welcomes you.

• Seven eleven shops
  These stores have become an integrated part of life in Thailand. You can get all kinds of products here which can help with your daily needs for example groceries, canned food, snacks, drinks and a lot more. If you need anything, no matter the time or place if you are in Bangkok, you can find a seven eleven store. It is one of the best shopping places in Bangkok to cater to your daily needs.

We would say, there are many! Hop for Chatuchak market as you scroll down the list and buy anything at bargained prices. Chang chui plane night market, JJ Greens, Khaosan, Khlong Lod, Khlong markets are some others where you can buy more than required, even when money is less! Food shops are abundant and best can be explored with floating markets as well.