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 Traveller's Tales: Shopping suggestions in Thailand
Get the best advice on shopping in Thailand. You may read about shopping malls, souvenir items and best buys in the area. Also, you might want to read our
Bangkok city guide,
Chiang Mai city guide,
Hua Hin city guide,
Koh Samet city guide,
Koh Samui city guide,
Krabi city guide,
Pattaya city guide,
and Phuket city guide.
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| J Stone |
24 August 2004 |
Stayed at Ambassador Hotel Bangkok - Bangkok, Thailand.
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Best way to move around is by sky train, get as close to your destination and then take a taxi. Best antique shops at River City Shopping Center and New Road.
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| M Grunert |
16 August 2004 |
Stayed at President Solitaire - Bangkok, Thailand.
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Thailand was absolutely fantastic. I was there for 1 week, and had originally planned to go further south from Bangkok for most of the trip. There was, however, so much to do in Bangkok alone, that I ended up spending most of my time there. It is very much worth taking a tour trip to Ayuthaya (the ruin city) for at least one of the days you are there. This can be booked from most hotels and for about 3000 baht you get a guided tour bus, 3-4 locations (including the royal summer palace) and a beautiful cruise back to Bangkok afterwards. This also includes pickup and dropoff from and to your hotel. EXCELLENT value for money.
Also be sure to visit the numerous markets in Bangkok, they are worth the time, and offer great shopping opportunities. Do NOT however, under any circumstance, go to the floating market IN Bangkok. It is complete rubbish, and you will be severly ripped off paying 2000 baht to get in a boat to see a "market" which consist of LITERALLY 4 small 1-man boats (I counted them!!). There is a MUCH better floating market about 1 hour north of Bangkok, which is much much better, and well worth visiting. Another big attraction in Bangkok is the Royal palace and temple (fantastic!) and the temple "Wat Po", home of the famous Thai massage school. This is also very much worth the visit, with fantastic architecture and a good location too; it is also worth having a massage here. Absolutely wonderful.
In summary, Thailand (and Bangkok itself) make a wonderful holiday destination, but be prepared. Ensure that you do your research because there is a never-ending stream of people who will try to rip you off at every turn. As long as you know what you want, and how much you think it will cost you will be fine. Oh yes, to top it all off, you need a nice hotel to retreat to, from the madness of Bangkok. Have these things, and life is beautiful!
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| A Gregory |
14 August 2004 |
Stayed at Tamarind Village, Chiang Mai - Chiang Mai, Thailand.
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Antiques House and Dalaabaa Restaurants were well worth the visit both have great food and friendly service. An afternoon trip to the factory outlets is pointless, all items can be got from the Night Bazaar. A great little walk along the other side of the river (near Gallery Restaurant) has some quaint little shops in beautiful teak wood buildings.
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| A Lim |
10 August 2004 |
Stayed at Baiyoke Sky Hotel - Bangkok, Thailand.
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We went to Chatuchak weekend market and it certainly lives up to its name as one of the largest outdoor market in the world. Suan Lum night bazaar was okay, but quite a number of stalls have vacated and the place was pretty quiet. The Joe Louis Theatre restaurant has pretty good ambience and food and is worth a visit.
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| K Kader |
10 August 2004 |
Stayed at Amari Atrium Hotel - Bangkok, Thailand.
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We visited a couple of places of interest by night as I had a friend living in Bangkok and plan to do more tours the next time round as I had found out that there are many places to see. Getting around is absolutely easy and safe with the "tuk tuk" and taxi as I prefer the taxi coz they go on meter charge and you are sure you don't get overcharged as sometimes when the tuk tuk sees that you are a tourist they try to rip you off on their suggested fares although you could bargain but I reckon to save your arguing and spoil your holiday just go with taxi!
One of the fabulous restaurant with really good gourmet food was at the Hyatt at Spasso for me...italian yummy! And also they had a good live band playing and it was really entertaining and I would recommend this place highly!
Lots of shopping and bring along an extra luggage I would say or buy another when you are there as there's really good stuff to buy at the right places! Would recommend the Suan Lum Night bazaar which is on daily till almost 1.00am except for sundays its till 11.00pm and also the popular MBK (Ma Boon Kong) hope it's spelt correctly, place with lots of stuff and you need at least 4 hours or more and you could really bargain sometimes with a smile and a little hassling you can get by with the price you ask for...so recommended!
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| R Caine |
30 July 2004 |
Stayed at Comfort Resort Patong - Phuket, Thailand.
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Prices seem to be rising in the Patong area. Many more fixed prices are coming in - for example, you can no longer barter over watersports equipment (like jet-skis).
There's still a million and one tailors, but I highly recommend Mr. Henry's, which is near the north end of the beach. They actually seem to know what they are talking about and I've been satisfied on the three occasions I've visited them.
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| M Philpott |
21 July 2004 |
Stayed at Shangri-La Hotel Bangkok - Bangkok, Thailand.
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One entrance of the Shangri La is right next to the Saphan Thaksin Skytrain station. This will take you to the most important tourist destinations in the east of the city for less than 40 Baht per person (60p Sterling, One Dollar US). Take the Skytrain to Phom Phrong and visit the Dalat Indochine restaurant at Thanon Sukhumvit/Soi 23. It is an experience not to be missed. When you have finished your superb meal, go to L'Arcadia antique shop on the same street, where you will find a very friendly owner with a good eye for excellent pieces from the whole region, including Burma.
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| A Teoh |
19 July 2004 |
Stayed at Silom Serene Boutique Hotel - Bangkok, Thailand.
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Really great place for shopping especially Chatuchak weekend market. You can get really good bargains there compare with other places like Patpong night market or even shopping centres. If you are a shopaholic then Chatuchak is really THE ONLY place you can shop till you drop! Patpong market more for night entertainment. You can find lots of pubs & restaurants there. However if to shop prices are way more expensive than Chatuchak market. One tip can take note when you want to get around there. If you are not in the rush best transportation will be sky train. Is really clean & easy access to lots of locations. If you want to save time or lazy to walk so far. Taxi is best choice if you travel short distance. However if you are going long distance places, Tuk Tuk is definitely cheaper than Taxi. Take note if you taking Tuk Tuk don't forget to bargain.
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| A Ng |
18 July 2004 |
Stayed at Asia Bangkok Hotel - Bangkok, Thailand.
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Went for a 3 days shopping sphree. Recommend a restaurant named "Ole Ole" if you like spicky Tom Yum Soup. It just round the corner from Asia Hotel. Visited Boboe Tower (wholesale market for garment). Its cheap n good, but they normally sells three pieces and above. Bought men working pants for only 180 bahts per piece which is very cheap. Worth visiting.
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| A Ramsay |
16 July 2004 |
Stayed at Radisson Hotel Bangkok - Bangkok, Thailand.
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I was very pleased to see the low prices that were generally available for clothing, leather and ceramic items. The weekend Chatuchak market is a must, and I also went to the night market in Phatpong. Bargaining with vendors is a must in all markets and stores and final prices of less than half of the original were not uncommon. The MBK center and Fortune Town (close to the Radisson) were also good for shopping.
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