MBK Shopping Center
The multi-storey MBK, or Mah Boon Krong, is probably Bangkok's most legendary shopping mall, popular with both tourists and locals. Eight floors packed with 2,000 shops that sell everything from clothing, fashion accessories, handbags, leather products and luggage to furniture, mobile phones, electric appliances, cameras, stationery and DVD's (and then some). MBK (launched in 1986) is a beehive of activity, especially on weekends, when half of Bangkok converges to shop for bargains. And plenty of bargains are to be found here!
Open: 11:00 - 22:00
Location: Phayathai Road, Pathumwan
BTS: National Stadium
Save all your energy for shopping and book a hotel nearby (we have secured great deals at the Pathumwan Pincess Bangkok, which is directly linked to MBK).
Related Links: Siam Shopping, Siam Paragon, Siam Centre, Siam Discovery, Department Stores, Furniture & Home Decor, Thai Crafts, Fashion & Clothing, Jewellery, Cinemas |
It's not as upmarket and stylish as neighbours Siam Discovery, Siam Centre and the glitzy Siam Paragon, but its mind-boggling range of goods spread over 89,000 square metres are considerably less expensive. MBK is a popular shopping complex, and the immense choice of consumer goods at give-away prices makes it a worthwhile trip to be included on any visitor's shopping agenda. (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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Bangkok's legendary Mah Boon Krong (MBK) has two food courts: Fifth Food Avenue on the fifth floor, and the more frenetic MBK Food Centre on the sixth. One of the most popular shopping malls among locals and tourists, MBK's food halls are geared to keep these hungry shoppers energized at any time of the day or night... (READ MORE)
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