Shopping in Thailand

Pratunam Market

6th March, 2010 | Posted in Shopping in Thailand Pratunam Market

Pratunam market is the largest clothing market in the entire Bangkok. If one is looking for stylish dress then Pratunam market is the right place to shop in. Pratunam market has the traditional Thai market look where people can get a variety of clothing options at an exceptionally low price. This market is located near Central World Plaza at the junction of Phetchaburi road. People can opt for taking any public transport that heads towards Central World Plaza, then get down near this plaza and stride towards north to reach the market place.

The market has both retail and whole sale outlets which include a variety of basic attires for …

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Damnoen Saduak

6th March, 2010 | Posted in Shopping in Thailand

Damnoen Saduak is a district in central Thailand. The town is famous for its floating market called the Damnoen Saduak floating market which is held daily. Damnoen Saduak floating market is located about 110 Kilometer from Bangkok. The reason the market is called as floating market is because of the reason that the market is completely on boats floating on canal water and both the vendor and the buyer are on boats.

The floating market is busy from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM where one can witness hundreds of small rowing boats of both the vendors and buyers. People buy and sell the products, exchange food, vegetable, fruits which are grown …

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Central World Mall

6th March, 2010 | Posted in Shopping in Thailand Central World Mall

Central World Mall, as the name suggests is a shopping mall, which is second largest in Southeast Asia. Previously, the building was known as World Trade Center, but later the Central group acquired the property, renovated the building and named it as Central World Plaza. Currently, the place is well known by the name Central World. The mall is located in Pathum Wan district at the busiest tourist and shopping junction called Ratchaprasong Intersection. One can reach Central Mall by taking a Skytrain and get down at Chit Lom or Siam station and then take the elevated walkway which connects these two stations to the Central Mall.

The Mall has a …

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Khao San Road Market

6th March, 2010 | Posted in Shopping in Thailand Khao San Road Market

Khao San is a street in central Bangkok. This street is located in Phra Nakhon district about one kilometer north from Grand Palace. Previously, Khao San Road market was known as rice market of Bangkok, but from past few years the market has turned into a famous backpackers’ ghetto. One can find very cheap accommodation ranging from three start hotel accommodation to other options in this market. It also comprises of shops that sell CDs, DVDs, second hand books, handicrafts, painting, clothes and many other backpacker items.

The one kilometer far Khao San Road market is a home to many budget guest houses, hotels, restaurants, massage parlors, internet cafes, night clubs, …

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Suan Lum Night Bazaar

6th March, 2010 | Posted in Shopping in Thailand Suan Lum Night Bazaar

Suan Lum Night Bazaar is located in Pathum Wan district of Bangkok, opposite to Lumphini Park at Lumphini station. The bazaar opens at 5:00 PM and remains opened till late nights. This bazaar incorporates a lot of shops that sell various products like outfits, jewelry, fruits, gift items, hand-made products, compact disks, paintings and lots more.

The market is a home to countless restaurants and live entertainment options where people can have a great time. There are several restaurants that serve Thai, Mexican, Italian and German cuisine. There are various bars, as well, where vacationers can enjoy fine drinks along with some international and local music. If people are looking …

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Chatuchak Weekend Market

6th March, 2010 | Posted in Shopping in Thailand Chatuchak Weekend Market

Chatuchak Weekend market in Bangkok is one of the world’s largest markets. As the name suggests, this market is open only during the weekend, that is, Saturday and Sunday. Even though there are lot many markets in Bangkok, but Chatuchak market is appreciated greatly by the people. It is a very huge market that covers an area of about 35 acres. The market attracts about 200,000 visitors every day and it has been estimated that the market makes a business of about $750,000 in these days of the weekend. This market has an extensive range of products for sale which include art, antiques, handicrafts, household articles, religious artifacts, books, music, …

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