Firstly you have the shopping activities that involve the inexpensive and often fake famous designer clothing and also include other cheap items such as pirate DVD's as well as software programs. These can generally be obtained at one of the many large outdoor markets or less luxurious shopping mall such as the Pantip Plaza.

Bangkok Shopping Malls

However there is also a totally different side to Bangkok shopping that involves luxurious shopping malls and upscale fashion boutiques. These shops and Bangkok shopping malls can be found throughout the Thai capital.

The majority of Bangkok shopping areas are concentrated near and around the Siam Square area. A variety of Bangkok shopping malls including the Erawan Bangkok and the Central World Plaza mall are located pretty near to the Ploenchit area which is located eastwards of the Siam Square.

Emporium Mall Bangkok

The most luxurious of Bangkok shopping malls and regularly visited by wealthy Thai shoppers is the elegant Emporium shopping mall. The Emporium is located near a Skytrain station which is the Prom Phong station for those of you that might want to have a look at where the wealthy Thai shoppers go for their shopping in Bangkok.

Bangkok Market

Bangkok shopping for most tourists however means a visit to one of the many great Thai markets in Bangkok. Among the various Bangkok shopping markets, the Chatuchak is more than likely the most famous Bangkok market.

The very large outdoor market is only open during the weekend. Please note that it can be somewhat difficult to find a taxi when you want to leave. Taxis are not allowed to stop outside the entrance to the famous Bangkok shopping market.

A much visited Bangkok shopping market is the renowned night market which is held every night in the Patpong adult entertainment area. The prices here are often not the cheapest in Bangkok although the differences are not very large.

If you would like to visit a night market and you do not wish to visit the Patpong area then there is a great alternative for going shopping in Bangkok during the evening.

The Suan Lum night bazaar at Lumpini is a much nicer market then the Patpong one and you will more local shoppers visiting this pleasant night market for their late night Bangkok shopping needs.