Walking through Chinatown
Chinatown, located in Bangkok, is a bargain hunter's paradise. When you see how many people shuffle through the narrow alleys here, you get the impression that the goods on display are almost impossible to buy. You are short of eyes to watch the activity.
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.
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.
Thai cities highlighted (1): Bangkok
In this new series on Thailandblog, we will highlight various cities in Thailand with text and especially images. A selection of defining and iconic photos will give you a good idea of what to expect. Today we start with the capital of Thailand: Bangkok.
Those who go on holiday to Thailand arrive in the Eastern metropolis of Bangkok. Krung Thep, as the Thai affectionately call the capital of Thailand, is a true shopping paradise that will leave your eyes and ears short.
Men's nursery in Thailand
I still remember it vividly, because I myself was one of those men you could meet in the city center on a Saturday afternoon, patiently waiting for their shopping partner. There you were, packed and bagged with the purchases already made by your wife, while they still “just look here, just look there”. Then have a coffee together somewhere and quickly go home.
Bargaining in Thailand, how do you do it?
The already low prices in the shopping streets of Bangkok quickly enrapture a tourist. However, you should not immediately bite and always haggle first. Only the larger department stores and expensive specialty stores work with fixed prices, but even there you sometimes get a discount.
Reader Submission: Tax gift from the Thai government
The Thai government has introduced a temporary deduction to stimulate consumption/turnover. She did the same thing last year and I think the year before as well. The scheme applies to purchases until December 10, I believe. For the purchases you make in Thailand, you can reclaim the amount paid from the tax authorities.
Negotiating with a Thai, the (small) difference between men and women
In Thailand, especially in the tourist areas but also in the non-tourist areas, negotiating a discount is the most normal thing in the world. A lesson at the Thai school that I greatly appreciated was even about: “lot daay may ka”? (loosely translated: can I get a discount?).
'New York is the best city for shopping, Bangkok at number 12'
New York is the best city in the world for shopping. The American city offers sufficient variety in shops, is well visited and staff are friendly to shoppers. Bangkok ranks twelfth in a list of the 25 best shopping cities in the world.
Simultaneous shopping and eating in Bangkok
Shopping and eating: is that possible at the same time? Yes, that's possible. Guru, the Friday supplement of Bangkok Post, highlights 12 shopping cafes in Bangkok, a combination of (food) cafe and shop.
Silom road in Bangkok is now a lively market street on Sundays
Bangkok has a nice market richer. From now on every Sunday Silom will turn into a colorful market place without traffic. The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) officially opened Silom Road as a Walking Street on December 22. The purpose of this is to boost tourism and provide street vendors with a new location.
Calendar: Amazing Thailand Grand Sale 2014 (video)
The Thailand Grand Sale 15 will take place from June 15 to August 2014 in Thailand. The Grand Sale is the largest sale to date in the Land of Smiles and will be held in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket, Hay Yai, Pattaya, Hua Hin and Samui.
Shopping in Bangkok (video)
Shopping in Bangkok is a fantastic experience. Do you love to shop or are you a true bargain hunter? Then Bangkok is a true paradise for you.
We have a question for you Thailand experts. What should you absolutely buy in Thailand? What is a nice keepsake? We also want to bring some souvenirs for our friends and family. What do you recommend and where can we buy it?
Bangkok especially attractive for shopping
Despite its many cultural and religious attractions, shopping in the Thai capital, Bangkok, has made it the most popular tourist destination in the world.
Siam Center reopens (video)
Tomorrow, Sunday 13 January 2013, will be a memorable day for lovers of modern shopping – or should I say shopping – as the Siam Center in Bangkok will be officially opened to the public.
Amazing Thailand Grand Sale 2011
Bargain hunters beware! A huge shopping festival sponsored by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) kicks off on June 15. The Amazing Thailand Grand Sale 2011, which lasts until August 15, aims to boost tourism during the low season. The sale will take place in seven tourist destinations in Thailand: Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket, Hat Yai, Pattaya, Hua Hin and Koh Samui. More than 15.000 Thai companies participate in the, now 13th, annual festival. Shopping centres, …