The mad dash across Bangkok rushing from store to store, shuffling with huge crowds can seem daunting to a first-timer. This small guide aims to give an insight into the best places and stores for you to stock up on everything your heart desires in Sukhumvit Road, Bangkok.
Mo chit
The first stop on the BTS Skytrain is Mo Chit. You will find cheap clothing, eccentric crowds and a whole lot of fun here. The most prominent destinations here are Chatuchak Weekend Market and the JJ Green Night Market. You can shop all you want without breaking your bank for clothes, some street food, uni Sukhumvit que Thai handicrafts and souvenirs and even rare antiques.
Victory Monument
If you’re into more refined elegance and designer brands, head down to the Victory Monument. It is a beautiful futuristic dome-like structure located only 30mins from most hotel in Bangkok Sukhumvit such as the likes of Avani Sukhumvit Bangkok Hotel. If you take the BTS Skytrain, walk for about 5 mins and you’ll find yourself at King Power Complex and Century Mall.
The Siam Trio
Siam Discovery, Siam Paragon and Siam Centre are a selection of unique boutique stores. What draws massive crowds here each day is not only the amazing array of products available but also the stores’ jaw-dropping interior décor. These mega malls selling everything anyone can ever want are also surrounded by small shops and stalls as if the dizzying array of dazzling things here isn’t enough!
Chit Lom
This amazing BTS Skytrain stop is by far the best shopping destination on this list. Why? There are so many shops and malls packed into such a small area; you can find several malls within walking distance such as Central World, The Platinum Fashion Mall, Amarin Plaza and Palladium World Shopping Mall. There are many things to see and try here including street food and other unique attractions. Chit Lom is a must-visit shopping destination in Bangkok.
