Shopping Destinations in Bangkok

Thailand's capital city, Bangkok, has many areas where you can pursue your shopping endeavours and most of them are located just a walking distance away from major hotels. So when you are in Bangkok, discover the many places where you can shop especially at bargain prices.

One area to venture is through the roads of Suriwongse and Sillom, in the areas close to the Tawana, Montien and Dusit Thani hotels. These areas have shopping centres that offer many Thai souvenir items such as silk, decorative and antique home items as well as the usual ready-to-wear clothes, leatherwear and other merchandise. The Rajprasong intersection is also surrounded with interesting destinations such as the Narayanaphand Store and Rajaclamri Arcade on one side, and Central Department Store and Amarin Plaza Shopping Centre on another. Moreover, shopping centres abound all over Bangkok where you can find numerous fashionable boutiques, tailor shops, souvenir stores and antique shops, among others.

Conversely, you may want to venture through the colourful local markets in Bangkok where you can generally haggle for lower prices. One market you can visit is the Pratunam Market, one of city's major markets which specialises in ready-to-wear apparel. Additionally, when you want to purchase textile at bargain prices, check out the Pahurat Cloth Market. Moreover, cooking utensils, gold and jewellery can be bought at Chinatown's Yaowarat and Sampheng Lane.

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