Silom-Mahesak-New Road
Many gems and jewellery stores are found here, also the
River City Shopping Complex, known for its quality antique
stores and regular auctions.
Silom-Surawong-Patpong
The commercial heart of Bangkok. houses dozens of specialist
shops,
boutiques and shopping plaza representing all the major
buys. Street stalls also abound, most notably Patpong’s
famous night market.
Ploenchit-Ratchadamri
Many department stores and shopping malls are here, including
the World Trade Centre, with dozens of shops and restaurants,
and the Siam Centre, which contains many fashionable boutiques.
Opposite the World Trade Centre you will find the Narayaphand
Pavilion, the official handicraft centre selling items from
all parts of the country.
Chitralada Shops
Outlets for Her Majesty Queen Sirikit’s SUPPORT Foundation,
which encourages the production of traditional Thai handicrafts.
Chitralada shops can be found in Bangkok and other major
travel destinations such as Pattaya and Chiang Mai.
Pratunam-Phetchaburi
Pratunam Market, one of Bangkok's garment districts, is
the place to go for low-priced clothing of all kinds.
Bang Lamphu
Close to the Grand Palace and Temple of the Emerald Buddha,
Bang Lamphu has a lively market where clothing is a popular
buy.
Beyond Bangkok
The main city for shopping outside the capital is Chiang
Mai, which ranks as one of the world's largest centres for
handicrafts and cottage industries. The extensive range
of local products includes cotton and silk, hilltribe clothing,
Burmese tapestries, hand-painted umbrellas and lacquerware,
and many such items can be found at its fascinating Night
Bazaar. Pattaya also offers plentiful shopping for Thai
goods while virtually all other cities and resorts provide
ample opportunity for buying gifts and souvenirs, as well
as local specialties.