Top 10 Shopping Centers Bangkok
Siam Paragon
Siam Paragon is one of the most impressive shopping malls in Bangkok and offers shopping experiences at its best. Located at Skytrain Station SIAM, with public transport you have direct access to the mall. Here you will find everything, from fine restaurants to the top brands, one’s that luxury-groomed shopping heart desires. Even luxury cars like Ferrari, Bentley and Porsche are exhibited and sold here in the Siam Paragon. Additionally, they also have a great selection of electronics such as cameras, etc.
Also worth seeing are the colorful fish in the Siam Paragon Aquarium, which is one of the main attractions of the shopping center.
- Getting to Siam Paragon: With the sky train to BTS Station Siam.
Icon Siam Shopping Mall
The Icon Siam is brand new and at the moment one of the best shopping malls in Bangkok. In addition to the popular luxury brands, you will also find inexpensive fashion such as H & M inside that big shopping center. From the terrace of the Apple Store you have incredible views to the river and the skyline of Bangkok. Another highlight of the Icon Siam is the Floating Market on the ground floor, which was recreated on a typical Thai floating market.
Also, a light show in the evening makes your shopping tour an unforgettable experience.
- How to get to Icon Siam: Take the sky train to BTS Saphan Taksin Station and continue from Sathorn Pier with the free shuttle boat.
Terminal 21 – Shopping Mall
Terminal 21 is one of the coolest shopping malls in Bangkok, many even consider it to be the best shopping center in town. This mall is modelled on an airport and on each floor, you will be transported to a completely different world. Here you can find yourself on a shopping tour in cities like Rome, Istanbul, London, Tokyo and Rome. There are almost no luxury brands there, instead many small shops and boutiques with hip fashion, inviting visitors to stroll and shop.
The ultimate highlight is the San Francisco-imitated Golden Gate Bridge on the top floor. But also the 36-meter escalator in the entrance area is spectacular. It’s the longest moving stair in Bangkok.
- How to get there: Terminal 21 is easily accessible by metro (Sukhumvit) or skytrain (Asok).
MBK
The MBK opened in 1985 and so it is one of the older shopping centres in Bangkok. Hardly to be suspected from the outside, this shopping center is actually a large market, consisting of many individual stalls. Thus, the MBK offers just what bargain hunters love: cheap stuff, electronics, clothes, bags, drugstores, jewellery, watches but also many fake goods. To get cheap deals and low prices, to bargain is a must do in this mall.
- Directions to the MBK: Visitors can easily reach the MBK with the Skytrain. Exit is the station National Stadium.
EmQuatier
The EmQuartier is a large shopping center and was only opened in 2015. This mall is really chic and also offers a great experience to non-shoppers. In addition to the ever-popular luxury brands you will find a huge selection of great restaurants in the middle and higher price segment. Some of the top attractions of this shopping mall are the waterfall between Glassquarter and Helixquarter, a helix of hanging plants that winds it’s way upwards, a dizzying skywalk and the great view of Bangkok’s skyline from the terrace on top.
- How to get there EMQuartier: From the BTS station Phrom Phong you have direct access to the EMQuartier.
Emporium
The Emporium is a part of the EM Quarter and with the EmQuartier another TOP address for luxury brands. This Bangkok shopping center features all expensive kind of items, popular luxury items like Louis Vuitton, Rolex, Dior, as well as new designers. You can also find electronics and cheaper clothing in the upper floors. Highly recommended is the in-house cinema and the gourmet market as well as the food hall.
- Directions Emporium: Take the skytrain to BTS station Phrom Phong.
Siam Discovery
The Siam Discovery is a really stylish shopping center and thrills shopping lovers with a mix of cheap to expensive. The modern mall is connected to the Siam Center and Siam Paragon and a detour is definitely worth it. On 6 floors, the Siam Discovery offers a diverse and varied range of boutiques, shops and stores. Of course, there are also cool bars, coffee houses and restaurants inside this popular Bangkok shopping center.
- How to get there: Take the skytrain to BTS Station Siam.
CentralWorld – Shopping Center
The CentralWorld is a huge shopping mall and offers great shopping experiences to everyone. Around 500 shops and boutiques selling everything imaginable in clothing, jewellery, souvenirs, cosmetics and much more. On the upper floor there is a huge selection of national and international restaurants. Also here, the prices are not different from Europe`s shopping centers and so you can find many of the popular brands such as Zara, H & M, Adidas, Forever 21, Guess and Nike.
- Getting there: The nearest BTS stations are either Chit Lom or Siam.
Gaysorn Shopping Mall
The Gaysorn Shopping Mall is undoubtedly one of the most luxurious shopping malls in Bangkok. It is located right next to the popular Central World and impresses with a never-ending selection of the best fashion labels. Starting with Louis Vuitton, Prada, Gucci up to Ermenegildo Zegna, Emilio Pucc and Hugo Boss every high-class brand can be found in that shopping place. Thus, the Gaysorn Mall is a really expensive one, but a shopping tour is still worth it. The white marble, the many chic cafes and the noble boutiques are the main attraction of that mall.
- Getting there: Take the BTS to Chidlom Station.
Siam Center
The Siam Center is one of the biggest malls in Bangkok. Not only known for pure shopping pleasure, but also the really well-designed sculptures, seasonal decors and beautiful shop windows are well worth a visit. On 4 floors you will find a large selection of shops and some tasty restaurants. The Siam Center is a fantastic mid-priced shopping center. If you are interested in luxury, you should go to Siam Paragon or Siam Discovery, which is part of Siam Square.
- How to get there: Take the skytrain to BTS Station Siam.