Ratchaprasong: Shopping
In the malls and the streets of the Ratchaprasong intersection you'll find an eclectic mix of places to shop, with several major shopping malls to choose from. The Erawan Bangkok is a luxury haven offering chic boutiques, pampering for the mind and body, and a choice of fine dining, making it the perfect place to meet and unwind. Worth checking out are Club 21 with its selection of global fashion brands, the top floor with Hydrohealth and Di Bodhi for the body and soul, and luxury brands on the ground floor.
CentralWorld, the largest lifestyle shopping complex in Southeast Asia, caters to all shoppers with a diverse mix of retail, dining and entertainment. It has movie theatres, outdoor shows and events to explore once your retail therapy is complete. There is also Zen and Isetan department stores, a huge book store (B2S) with massive selections of English and Thai books, plus hip brands including Zara, Country Road and more.
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International high-end brands like Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Prada and Zegna sit alongside hip Thai boutiques in the uber-sleek Gaysorn mall. In addition to forward fashion, Gaysorn offers an array of luxury products, from diamonds to décor plus premium concierge and personal shopper services. Similarly, a hybrid of creativity awaits at Amarin Plaza, where authentic arts and crafts coexist alongside popular dance, yoga, music and language schools. This is the perfect place to get in touch with your artistic side, and features a market-like atmosphere on the ground floor with bargains galore.
Naraiphan is Bangkok's original craft market featuring many Thai specialities for the home or the body. President Arcade has a number of jewellers worth visiting, including Nouveau. Big C Supercentre has all your essentials at the district's largest hypermarket, including a supermarket, electronics, books and more. Many hotels also have a selection of luxury retail outlets.
Learn More about Ratchaprasong: Where to Stay, What to See & Do, Where to Eat, Nightlife, Getting Around
Learn more about Shopping Areas: Sukhumvit, Chidlom, Silom, Siam Square, Sathorn, Riverside, Khao San Road, Old City, Chinatown, Pratunam, Ratchadapisek
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The battle of Bangkok's mega shopping malls to be the biggest and the best has a new outright and undisputed winner: the supermodern, newly launched, revamped and rebranded CentralWorld. With 550,000 square metres of retail space and a total area size of 830,000 square metres that is 30% larger than any other shopping centre in central Bangkok, CentralWorld is now officially the largest lifestyle shopping complex in Southeast Asia. (READ MORE)
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The stylish Amarin Plaza is linked to Erawan Bangkok via a skybridge. The five-storey shopping plaza has an almost festive aura to it, drawing in a mixed crowd - from affluent Thais to expats and business travellers - with highly desirable brand names such as Guy Laroche, Valentino and Crocodile, to name but a few. (READ MORE)
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Gaysorn is a luxurious, upmarket white marble and gleaming chrome complex housing exclusively high-end luxury goods and designer labels. Its contemporary design and an innovative retail concept create a very exclusive shopping experience. Expect to find a wide range of highly desirable international brands like Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Prada and Hugo Boss, to name but a few, as well as a selection of Thailand's most innovative designers such as Fly Now, 'Senada Theory and Kloset Red Carpet. (READ MORE)
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Erawan Bangkok, the graceful mall with direct access to the Grand Hyatt Erawan Hotel right in the heart of the Ratchaprasong shopping district, has an air of exclusivity about it. A five-storey space covering about 13, 000 square meters, it's a boutique mall that offers a selection of only the most elegant lifestyle brands. And the shoppers who frequent the polished hallways and eateries here are equally suave... (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: 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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