Or Tor Kor in Bangkok was chosen by CNN as one of the world's best fresh markets in 2017 for its perfect produce and wide range of exotic fruits and vegetables that are unique to Thailand.
Thailand blog tip: Visit a Thai market (video)
One of the things you should definitely do when visiting Thailand is visiting a local market. Preferably not a tourist market, but one where you only see Thai and the occasional stray Westerner.
Nightingale-Olympic: Bangkok's first department store
Bangkok has many large shopping malls in the center of the city, which are tightly built in concrete and modernly furnished to serve the shopping public. However, I read on various websites about the first and now oldest department store in Bangkok: Nightingale-Olympic in Triphet Khwang Road.
Hua Takhe Art Market
About a hundred years ago, Hua Takhe (Thai for crocodile head) was an important and busy center for inland shipping, now it is an oasis of tranquility where Thais and foreigners take a break from the busy life in Bangkok.
Shopping in Bangkok is a journey of discovery
The metropolis of Bangkok offers an unrivaled experience for anyone who enjoys shopping. You can find fantastic bargains in luxury shopping malls or at the local street markets.
Platinum Fashion Mall: Get cheap fashion in Bangkok
Platinum Fashion Mall is a gigantic 6-storey shopping mall in the center of Bangkok (Thanon Petchaburi in Ratchathewi district). The Platinum Fashion Mall opened in mid-2006. Above the mall is an 11-storey apartment building.
Visit the world famous Mae Klong rail market (video)
The immensely popular Mae Klong market in Samut Songkhram with tourists is a must for anyone who wants to take a special photo or video.
Buying clothes in Thailand is dirt cheap. Read the tips!
In Bangkok you can buy nice fashionable clothes for next to nothing. A T-shirt for €3 Jeans for €8 or a tailored suit for €100? Everything is possible! In this article you can read a number of tips and especially where you can buy cheap and nice clothes in Bangkok.
Moon Kwan, a nice souvenir from Thailand
If you are looking for inspiration for a nice and also useful souvenir from Thailand, you can consider a Moon Kwan. This is a 3-piece pillow/mattress, also known as a triangular mattress, that you can use for multiple purposes.
The 5 best shopping centers in Bangkok
Those who like to shop can enjoy themselves in Bangkok. The shopping centers in the Thai capital can compete with, for example, those in London, New York and Dubai. A mall in Bangkok is not just for shopping, they are complete entertainment centers where you can eat, go to the cinema, bowl, play sports and ice skate. There is even a shopping center with a floating market.
Most tourists shop at the tourist locations in Bangkok, but the really cheap products can be found where the Thai shop. Therefore, avoid the touristy areas and take advantage of cheap, authentic Thai prices.
Siam Paragon, a decadent shopping mecca in Bangkok
Bangkok is a true paradise for anyone who enjoys shopping. There are shopping malls here that can compete with the 'malls' in Dubai, just to name a few. In this article you can read why you should definitely visit Siam Paragon when you are in Bangok.
Pak Khlong Talat, flower market in the heart of Bangkok (video)
In Bangkok there are many markets such as the gigantic weekend market, an amulet market, a night market, a stamp market, a fabric market and of course markets with fish, vegetables and fruit. One of the markets that is nice to visit is the Pak Khlong Talat, a flower market in the heart of Bangkok.
Amphawa Floating Market near Bangkok (video)
The Amphawa Floating Market is a well-known weekend destination for Thais and especially popular with the residents of Bangkok, thanks to its proximity to the city. Ask visitors what they're looking for here and the answer might be: travel back in time, retro-style knick-knacks and fun trinkets, not to mention delicious treats like the local seafood.
Khlong Lat Mayom Floating Market in Bangkok (video)
If you want to visit a Floating Market that is not overrun by foreign tourists, you should take a look at the Khlong Lat Mayom Floating Market. This market is located near the more famous Taling Chan Floating Market.
Pak Khlong Talad, flower market in Bangkok
Bangkok's most famous flower market is the Pak Khlong Talad, named after the nearby Pak Khlong canal, in the historic part of the city: Rattanakosin. Originally a wholesale market of vegetables and other food items, but nowadays the focus is completely on the flowers and it has grown into the largest in Bangkok!
Shopping on Lazada in Thailand is great!
I am happy with Lazada Thailand. This leading e-commerce platform is changing the way we shop, offering a wide range of products, from everyday essentials to specialty items, all on one easy-to-use platform. With Lazada, shopping is simpler, safer and more enjoyable than ever.
Floating Market in Damnoen Saduak
The Floating Market in Damnoen Saduak is located just over 100 kilometers outside of Bangkok and is on the agenda of many tourists and visitors to the Thai capital.
Emsphere, a new luxury shopping center in Bangkok, opened its doors on December 1, 2023. This new addition to the city's retail landscape is part of The Mall Group's extensive Em District, which already includes two of Thailand's largest shopping centers, the Emporium and Emquartier.
Buy women's fashion in Bangkok (video)
Now a video for our female readers. If you want to shop cheaply and buy nice fashion, Bangkok is 'the place to be'. This metropolis has everything in the field of fashion and fashion accessories.
Gold in Thailand: pure and sought after
Gold plays an important role in the life of the Thai people. Gold is given as a gift at various stages of life. At birth, gold objects are donated to the baby and gold is also an important part of the dowry (Sinsod).
Visit a floating market in Bangkok
A visit to a floating market should not be missing from your list for Bangkok. Bangkok is not called the Venice of the East for nothing. For hundreds of years there has been plenty of trade on the canals in the capital. Typical boats transport merchandise or turn out to be a floating mini restaurant where a delicious dish is prepared for you on the spot.