Department Stores in Bangkok
Department Stores: The best of Bangkok
The department store is a modern-age shopping phenomenon that's all about convenience - and dedicated entirely towards helping you get a shopping overdose. Unlike malls, you don't even have to leave one store to go to another; it's an open-plan shopping environment with all kinds of merchandise offered in demarcated zones and on various floors. Often called 'super-stores', they are modern, gleaming retail 'monuments' where you can find just about anything under the sun - or should that be under one roof...
Department stores in Bangkok hold their own among the finest in the world, and offer visitors to the capital a supreme shopping experience. Some are high-end, catering to the well-to-do and glamorous, while others offer the kind of bargains that thrills are made of. We've lined them all up, so go ahead and choose one that has 'you' written all over it...
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Location: Siam Paragon
Expect to find: The glamorous, the rich, the beautiful and the curious. Painfully beautiful things too, with an emphasis on fashionable, luxury living.
Value: Everything comes with a price tag. Some price tags are just considerably larger, so remember to take your credit card along. Bargains on some things abound during end-of-season sales, which happens to be once a month at least.
Verdict: You can't boast of your shopping experience in Bangkok without stopping by here. (READ MORE)
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Location: The Emporium
Expect to find: Top local and international brands, local and visiting celebs, Arabian princesses, 'katoey' (ladyboy) beauty consultants and hi-society shoppers.
Value: Supreme fashions don't come cheap. Often, you can pick up a good deal though if you keep your eyes peeled for promotions and discounts.
Verdict: If you come to Bangkok for shopping, it's not to be missed. (READ MORE)
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Locations: Silom Centre, Central Chidlom, Central Pink Lao, Central City Bangna, various other locations
Expect to find: Sherlock Holmes look-alikes, moleskin journals and fountain pens.
Value: A good place to find a quality gift for someone. Or reasonably-priced clothing, shoes and apparel.
Verdict: Excellent for flash-shopping. (READ MORE)
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Location: CentralWorld
Expect to find: Trendies, fascinating objects, affordable designer goodies and many other surprises (don't want to spoil it for you).
Value: Pricey, but look out for sales promotions.
Verdict: It's places like this that give Bangkok shopping an edge. (READ MORE)
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Location: CentralWorld
Expect to find: Homesick Japanese expats, shrines to Anna Sui, women's finery, Japanese supermarket.
Value: Japanese quality control is for the most part, worth the expense.
Verdict: Isetan retains its unique character and is worth the visit. (READ MORE)
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Location: MBK Shopping Centre
Expect to find: Locals, MBK fans, electrical appliances, all manner of seaweed.
Value: As there is almost always a sale on, good bargains can be had.
Verdict: Somewhat different from other department stores. Worth a visit too. (READ MORE)
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Location: Chidlom (opposite CentralWorld), and various other locations.
Expect to find: Bargain almost anything, cheap souvenirs, office workers and budget travellers.
Value: Probably the cheapest option in town.
Verdict: Don't get lost. (READ MORE)
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Location: Silom Road, Sukhumvit between Sois 17 and 19, Ratchadapisek Road, various other locations
Expect to find: Travelers, 'home executives' doing monthly shopping, good quality tomato sauce, reasonably-priced merchandise and some great bargains (from time to time).
Value: Best value for money to be had in the supermarket.
Verdict: A good place for certain items, and easy to access. (READ MORE)
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