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Most tourists shop in tourist locations 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.
Bangkok is a great place for cheap shopping! There are plenty of markets and shopping malls where you can find all kinds of products at low prices. One of the most famous markets is the Chatuchak Market, which is open every Saturday and Sunday. Here you can buy everything from clothing and accessories to household goods and souvenirs. There is also a large food court where you can eat well.
Another popular place for shopping is the MBK mall, which is known for its electronics and phones. Another place to check is Pratunam Market, which is mostly known for its clothes. Here you can find cheap clothes and accessories, and you can even negotiate the price. There are also plenty of other markets and malls in Bangkok where you can find cheap products. It's a great city for shopping, so if you have the chance, you should definitely pay a visit!
You will find beautiful shopping malls in tourist locations in Bangkok. Of course the products are even cheaper than in the Netherlands. Yet the prices do not come close to the price that the locals pay. If you're looking for real bargains in Bangkok, avoid the touristy areas. Shop in Thailand where the locals shop.
Just look, don't buy
Siam Paragon, Siam Discovery, Central World Plaza and all major department stores should be avoided (unless they are having one of their phenomenal sales). This also applies to Gaysorn Plaza, Emporium, Terminal 21, Playground and Esplanade. They are all beautiful shopping centers. You should definitely go there to look, but not to buy.
This is where the Thai go shopping
Do you want to shop at real Thai prices. Like a T-shirt or a pair of nice women's shoes for 100 baht (€ 2,50) then you have to go here.
Pratunam Wholesale Market
Pratunam Wholesale Market
A wholesale market is a market where anyone can shop. For this market in Pratunam, the more products you buy, the cheaper a product is. Do you want to buy high-quality Japanese-made T-shirts for 75 baht (€ 1,80) each? Then Pratunam is the right place for you. Designer jeans, football shirts, dresses, skirts or shorts – Pratunam really sells all types of clothing. You will also find accessories, such as watches and belts. Most visitors are Thai. You can find Pratunam Wholesale Market at the intersection of Ratchadamri and Phetchaburi roads in central Bangkok. Take the Skytrain to Chidlom station. From there it is a 10 minute walk.
Boba Market
Bobae Market is a popular market in Bangkok, Thailand. The market is known for its clothing and accessories at low prices. It's a great place to shop if you're looking for cheap clothes and other items. Bobae Market is located near the Mo Chit BTS station, so it is easy to get to by public transport. Or head to the canal around the corner from the Siam Discovery shopping center in central Bangkok. Take the water taxi, which stops right behind the Bobae market.
The market is open every day, but the best time to visit is during the weekend when it is busiest. In the market you can find all kinds of clothes, from casual to chic. There are also many stalls selling accessories, such as jewellery, bags and sunglasses. If you're smart, you can negotiate the price of the items you want to buy. In addition to clothing and accessories, you can also find food and drinks at the Bobae Market. There are plenty of stalls selling all kinds of Thai food, so you can enjoy a nice meal while looking around the market.
Platinum Fashion Mall
Platinum is a great mall. It's a bit like a wholesaler. You will find real Thai prices (and even cheaper). The mall is air-conditioned. Platinum Fashion Mall is a giant store. It is a popular destination for tourists and local shoppers due to its vast array of shops and affordable prices. The mall is located in Pratunam, a busy shopping district in the center of Bangkok. It's easy to get to by subway, and there are plenty of taxis and tuk-tuks around to take you to the mall. As soon as you enter Platinum Fashion Mall, you will immediately be overwhelmed by the amount of shops and people. It's a huge multi-story complex, and each floor is crammed with shops selling all kinds of clothes, accessories, shoes, and more. The prices are affordable, and there are often big discounts to be found. Platinum has more than 2.000 shops. They sell clothes, shoes, bags, jewelry, watches, perfume and much more.
The Platinum mall is just around the corner from Pratunam market. So you can visit both on the same day.
Chatuchak weekend market
The Chatuchak Weekend Market in Bangkok is one of the largest and most popular markets in Thailand. It is a place where you can buy everything you want, from clothes and accessories to home and garden decorations and food. The market is held every weekend and attracts both tourists and local visitors. It is a nice place to shop, explore and enjoy the unique atmosphere of the market. There are many different stalls and stalls, so you can spend hours walking around and discovering interesting things. If you go to the Chatuchak weekend market, make sure you have enough time to see everything. It's a huge market with thousands of stalls, so you can easily spend a whole day here. If you get hungry, there is plenty of food to be found in the market, so you don't have to worry about that. More than 100.000 Thai people shop there every weekend. You can buy more than just clothes there. You will also find furniture, household items, works of art, Thai silk, Thai snacks and even animals (exotic and pets). Chatuchak the easiest way to reach it is by Skytrain or the metro.
Local markets
The name for this market is not entirely clear (Fish Alley Market or Water Market?). It's an authentic Thai market. The only Westerners you will meet live in the region. It is one of the cheapest markets in Bangkok. You will find the cheapest clothes, shoes, accessories, household goods, Thai snacks and other trinkets. The market is open from Monday to Friday. The nice thing is that the stalls change every day. So you can buy something different every day. Buy skirts for just 150 baht, T-shirts for 99 baht and flashlights for 30 baht. The vendors in the market are also very friendly.
To visit this market, take the Skytrain to Asoke station or the subway to Sukhumvit. Then walk to the left side of Ratchadaphisek Road past the Exchange Tower and Sukhumvit Soi 16. Keep walking straight until you reach a small fresh food market. Here you will find an alley, where you will see many people walking down. This alley leads to the said market.
This is one of the oldest night markets in Bangkok. You hardly ever see a foreigner there, despite it being one of the cheapest night markets. You can buy clothes, accessories, shoes, mobile phone accessories, DVDs, CDs and of course many counterfeit designer clothes. Saphan Phut is so cheap it's hard to believe. Don't forget to negotiate the price. Especially if you buy more than one product at a stall. Don't be surprised if you can buy a T-shirt for 75 baht and a leather belt for 100 baht.
Saphan Phut Night Market
The Saphan Phut Nightmarket is a popular night market in Bangkok. It is located on the banks of the Chao Phraya River, close to the famous Wat Pho temple complex and the royal palace. The night market is one of the oldest and most authentic in the city, attracting hundreds of visitors every night. The Saphan Phut Nightmarket is a true melting pot of cultures and has a rich history. It was originally a market for local farmers and traders who sold their wares on the banks of the river. Over the years, the market has grown into a popular tourist attraction and now offers a range of products from clothing and jewelery to food stalls and souvenirs. One of the most popular things to do at the night market is to taste the local Thai food. There are numerous food stalls serving delicious dishes such as pad thai, tom yum kung and kai yang. The prices are reasonable and the food is delicious.
The Saphan Phut Night Market can be reached by boat across the Menam River. Take the Skytrain to Saphan Thaksin and walk to the river. Take a boat north to Saphan Phut (Memorial Bridge) pier. The market is huge, so you can't miss it.
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