Bangkok Shopping Promotions

Welcome to shopping paradise, where good bargains are to be had all year round! Department stores and shops throughout town regularly feature spectacular sales, promotions and other activities.

What: Bangkok International Gift Fair & Bangkok International Houseware Fair (BIG+BIH)
When: April 17- 22, 2008 (Trade Days 17-20)
Where: The Challenger Hall 1-3, IMPACT Muang Thong Thani
Contact: 66 (0)2 512 0093

Organised twice a year (usually in April and October) by the Department of Export Promotion, Ministry of Commerce and Office of International Trade Fair Activities, the Bangkok International Gift Fair & Bangkok International Houseware Fair (BIG+BIH) is a dedicated event showcasing the finest in gifts and household products from leading local and international manufacturers. This highly-anticipated event will be promoting high-quality gifts and home-related products while acting as an interface effectively connecting people in the industry together. Boasting some 600 participating companies (over 2,000 booths), BIG+BIH 2008 offers a fabulous selection of gifts, decorative items, household products, artificial flowers and plants, home textiles, handicrafts, One Tambon (district) One Product (OTOP) items, toys, games, stationery and much more. Whatever you're looking for, be it a birthday present for your loved ones or a new sofa for your lovely den, this two-in-one fair will please all shoppers.

What: The Art of Beauty
When: Until April 17, 2008
Where: ZEN, CentralWorld
Contact: +66 (0)2 309 5000 ext 5124

Since you can never have enough supply of cosmetics, shop at ZEN today and receive cash coupons with purchases from the Cosmetics & Fragrances at Zen Beauty Gallery and Men's Skincare & Grooming Section on Level 4. Every purchase from 6,000 to 80,000 baht, receive complimentary gifts from ZEN 1-Day Achievement Award (worth up to 8,990 baht). Plus enjoy an additional discount of up to 50% from ZEN Summer Craze 2008 campaign (from March 6 to May 6, 2008).

What: CentralWorld Online Campaign
When: Until April 7, 2008
Where: CentralWorld
Contact: +66 (0)2 640 7000 ext 1309

During this coming Songkran festival, CentralWorld is launching an online campaign offering chances for those going into the draw to win 10,000 baht to spend at CentralWorld (10 prizes). Only tourists and expatriates aged 18 and over are eligible to enter the campaign. The name of prize winners will be announced on April 10, 2008.

What: Shop & Win at Gaysorn
When: Until April 15, 2008
Where: Gaysorn
Contact: +66 (0)2 656 1149

Gaysorn shopping centre, in cooperation with international and local leading brands, is inviting all shoppers to enjoy the latest Spring/Summer collections with a 'Shop & Win' promotion. HSBC Visa, Krungsri GE, Kasikorn, and Bangkok Bank cardholders who spend 50,000 baht or above, will receive a special gift valued at 4,000 baht. Those spending 100,000 baht or above, will receive a two-night accommodation package at a luxurious resort such as the Dewa, Koh Chang, Puthraksa resort Hua Hin valued at 25,000 baht.  For more information, contact Concierge at G floor.

What: Promotions & Events at CentralWorld
When: All through this year
Where: CentralWorld
Contact: +66(0)2 635 1111

Billed as the largest lifestyle shopping complex in Southe East Asia, CentralWorld is featuring a wide variety of promotions and events throughout this year. Grand Opening Jewelry & Watch 'Dazzling with Style' (until May 13) - Every 30,000 Baht spent at Jewelry and Watch zone (Dazzle Zone, 1 floor), receive a coupon to get a chance to win diamond jewelry worth more than 500,000 baht. CentralWorld Summer Limited 2008 (until May 31) - Every 1,000 Baht spent, receive a coupon to get a chance to win grand prizes every week (three prizes per week). The prizes include limited and exclusive edition or new arrival products of both local and international brands. Have a cup of coffee (until December 31) - Spend a total of 8,000 baht or more on your Visa Platinum card within the same day and receive a complimentary coffee (or other non-alcohol beverages) from Bar Italia Restaurant (6 Floor, Beacon Zone). Do you have a boarding pass? (until Feb 09) - Receive up to 70% discount by simply presenting your boarding pass and passport at Information Counter to get discount and privileges. Tourist Privilege Program (until February 28, 2009) - Receive up to 70% discount from over 300 participating shops and restaurants at CentralWorld. Simply pick up Tourist Privilege Card at Information Counter on the first floor by presenting your passport or ID card. Golden Week (until May 5) - Japanese shoppers will exclusively receive a complimentary Thai silk scarf for every 2,000 baht spent at participating shops at CentralWorld. For purchases over 5,000 baht, shoppers will be gifted with two tickets to a prestigious traditional Thai puppet show at the Jo Louis theatre. More details on each promotion and event are available at Information Counter on the first floor.