40 Best Bangkok Shopping Malls
Bangkok's Most Popular Malls and Department Stores
Thailand’s capital Bangkok boasts plenty of shopping malls that suit all kinds of lifestyles and budgets. With onsite facilities like food courts, supermarkets, movie theaters, games arcades, and multiscreen movie theaters, it’s quite easy to spend an entire day exploring a single complex.
The city’s best retail centers and department stores offer unforgettable shopping experiences in terms of their product diversity, accessible locations, and overall customer satisfaction. Whether you’re looking for an upscale, trendy, or specialized mall, you’ll find it in this extensive list.
What are the best Bangkok shopping malls?
1. Siam Paragon
One of the largest malls in Thailand
Good for: Families, Shoppers, Food
Siam Paragon is a glass-and-steel luxury megamall with over 250 shops, one of Southeast Asia’s largest aquariums, a 16-screen cineplex, and plenty of gourmet cafés and restaurants. You’ll find the flagship stores of Louis Vuitton, Prada, and Versace on the ground floor, while IT stores and bespoke Thai services occupy the 4th floor.
You can also catch a movie at the luxurious Paragon Cineplex. The mall is in front of the Siam BTS Skytrain Station and within walking distance of popular malls such as Siam Center, Siam Square One, and Siam Discovery. Read more
Location: 991 Rama 1 Road, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
Open: Daily from 10 am to 10 pm
Phone: +66 2 690 1000
Siam Paragon
2. CentralWorld
The world’s ninth-largest shopping center
Good for: Families, Shoppers, Food
CentralWorld is home to a well-rounded collection of shops and entertainment centres catering to the modern urban lifestyle. The mall is always buzzing with live events and concerts that are held on special occasions such as Christmas and Songkran (Thai New Year).
Inside, you’ll also find the 15-screen SF World Movie Theater, Zen and Isetan department stores, and over 100 restaurants and cafés. Shop big-name brands like Pandora, Lacoste, H&M, and Lululemon, as well as electronics giants like Samsung. Read more
Location: 999/9 Rama I Rd, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
Open: Daily from 10 am to 10 pm
Phone: +66 2 640 7000
CentralWorld
3. Icon Siam Shopping Mall
Peruse hundreds of high-end shops
Good for: Food, Luxury, Shoppers
Icon Siam Mall is often called the “Mother of All Malls” with 500 shops and 100 restaurants from more than 30 different countries. Developed by the same tycoons behind Siam Paragon and EmQuartier, Icon Siam is home to high-end brands, an indoor floating market, an art gallery, an exhibition space, and a beautiful riverside location.
Shop designer stores like Cartier, McQueen, Chanel, and Bottega Veneta, or hit up Apple for the latest tech gadgetry. When you’re feeling hungry swing by Gordon Ramsay’s Bread Street Kitchen or grab a table at Hobs for views of the skyline. Read more
Location: 299 Charoen Nakhon Rd, Khlong Ton Sai, Khlong San, Bangkok 10600, Thailand
Open: Daily from 10 am to 10 pm
Phone: +66 2 495 7000
Icon Siam Shopping Mall
4. MBK Center
Eight storey complex with over 2,000 shops
Good for: Budget, Families, Shoppers
MBK Center is known as a haven for all things affordable, with some 2,000 shops occupying eight floors of retail space. One of its main selling points is its extensive range of products, particularly mobile phones, photo equipment, video games, luggage, streetwear, and gold ornaments.
Prices are negotiable—MBK is probably the only mall in Bangkok where you can put your bargaining skills to the test. If you’re shopping wholesale, prices tend to get even more competitive. Read more
Location: 444 Phayathai Road, Wang Mai, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
Open: Daily from 10 am to 10 pm
Phone: +66 2 853 9000
MBK Center
5. EmQuartier
For international brands and upscale eats
Good for: Shoppers, Food, Luxury
EmQuartier is one of Bangkok’s upmarket shopping malls, offering around 1,000 local and international stores, fancy restaurants and cafes, a fitness center, and a cineplex. It has three zones, one of which is within a separate building connected by several walkways.
The Helix Quartier offers almost 50 restaurants, while The Waterfall Quartier is an open-air atrium with a modestly-sized cascade. EmQuartier has a covered walkway leading to the Phrom Phong BTS Skytrain Station and Emporium Shopping Mall, which is also worth perusing. Read more
Location: 695 Sukhumvit Rd, Khlong Tan Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
Open: Daily from 10 am to 10 pm
Phone: +66 2 269 1000
EmQuartier
6. Central Embassy Shopping Mall
Architectural landmark teeming with luxury stores
Good for: Shoppers, Food, Luxury
Central Embassy in Bangkok is an ultra-luxury lifestyle mall with an impressive collection of high-end designer stores and fine-dining restaurants. Part of Park Hyatt Bangkok, the complex has a futuristic design and minimalist white interior, as well as a direct link to the Ploen Chit BTS Skytrain Station.
Open House on Level 6 of Central Embassy is an impressive space for dining, co-working and shopping. You can find an open-air bookstore stocking a wide range of topics in Thai and English, as well as food kiosks such as Broccoli Revolution, The Meat Bar, and ATM Tea Bar. Fashionistas can scour the rails at Balenciaga, Burberry, Gucci, Prada, and Rolex (to name a few). Read more
Location: 1031 Phloen Chit Rd, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
Open: Daily from 10 am to 10 pm
Phone: +66 2 119 7777
Central Embassy Shopping Mall
7. Siam Discovery
Multi-level complex filled with trendy boutiques
Good for: Food, Shoppers, Unusual
Siam Discovery Mall offers a leisurely but impressive shopping experience in Bangkok, thanks to the sophisticated concept of how it presents its items for sale. Each floor, or Lab, follows a specific theme like women’s fashion, digital appliances, and homewares.
Goods are laid out naturally, as you expect to see them in someone’s home. Head to the highest floor of Siam Discovery to find the Madame Tussauds Wax Museum, a stylish food hall with multi-national outlets, and the Virgin Active fitness center. Read more
Location: 194 Phaya Thai Rd, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
Open: Daily from 10 am to 10 pm
Phone: +66 2 658 1000
Siam Discovery
8. Siam Center
Discover restaurants and retailers in this megaplex
Good for: Families, Food, Shoppers
Siam Center is one of Bangkok’s trendiest fashion malls, attracting mostly young and style-forward shoppers. There are dozens of boutiques by up-and-coming and renowned Thai designers, along with international fashion brands such as Steve Madden, Adidas, Victoria’s Secret, and Pull & Bear.
The mall is fun to explore, with branches emerging from canvases, trees made from blonde wooden blocks, and TV screens and stairways that light up in a series of bright colors. Foodies will love it too thanks to its many eateries and popular restaurants. Read more
Location: 979 Rama 1 Road, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
Open: Daily from 10 am to 10 pm
Phone: +66 2 658 1000
Siam Center
9. Terminal 21
Designed to look like an airport!
Good for: Families, Shoppers, Unusual
Terminal 21 Shopping Mall encompasses a unique concept that places several world-famous cities under one roof. This 9-storey complex boasts approximately 600 shops, a Cineplex, Gourmet Market (supermarket), and fitness center. A food court on the 5th floor offers authentic Thai and Asian cuisine at very affordable prices.
The 3rd floor (Istanbul) is for gifts, jewelry, fashion accessories, toys, beauty products, and home décor. With an eclectic collection of shops, this floor has a look and feel of a Middle Eastern souk but with a modern twist. Located in Sukhumvit, Terminal 21 Shopping Mall has a direct link to the Asok BTS Skytrain Station. Read more
Location: 88 Soi Sukhumvit 19, Khlong Toei Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
Open: Daily from 10 am to 10 pm
Phone: +66 2 108 0888
Terminal 21
10. Central Festival EastVille
Pet-Friendly Retail Hub in Lat Phrao
Good for: Food, Shoppers, Unusual
Central Festival EastVille is a concept shopping mall with over 200 stores and approximately 100 restaurants. Located in the Lat Phrao district, this huge center was designed to give Bangkok residents a place to escape to from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Central Festival EastVille features several established Thai retail stores as well as local indie brands. A number of the restaurants boast open-air dining spaces and there’s also a pet park and a nice rooftop bar. Read more
Location: 69/3 Pradit Manutham Rd, Khwaeng Lat Phrao, Khet Lat Phrao, Bangkok 10230, Thailand
Open: Monday–Friday from 10.30 am to 10 pm, Saturday–Sunday from 10 am to 10 pm
Phone: +66 2 102 5000
Central Festival EastVille
11. Gaysorn Village
Glamorous retail enclave and lifestyle destination
Good for: Couples, Luxury, Shoppers
Gaysorn Village is a luxurious white-marble-and-gleaming-chrome complex that houses high-end luxury goods from iconic designer labels. Its contemporary design and innovative retail concept create a very exclusive shopping experience.
Expect to find a wide range of highly desirable international brands like Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Prada and Hugo Boss, as well as a selection of Thailand’s most innovative designers including Fly Now, Senada Theory, and Kloset Red Carpet. Read more
Location: 127 Ratchadamri Rd, Lumphini, Pathum Wan, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10330, Thailand
Open: Daily from 10 am to 8 pm
Phone: +66 2 253 1129
Gaysorn Village
12. Central Chidlom
The flagship store of the Central Group
Good for: Couples, Luxury, Shoppers
Central Chidlom is a seven-storey department store with a modern, friendly, ambience. Well-stocked, each floor has a straightforward layout dedicated to urban lifestyles. Shop for items including beauty products, shoes, handbags, lady’s fashion, men’s fashion, home décor, travel, toys, electronic gadgets, books, and more.
Opening its doors in 1973, this popular department store has gone from strength to strength and remains a favourite among locals. Luxury lovers will adore all the designer stores on offer including Karl Lagerfeld, Calvin Klein, Kade Space New York, and Cocinelle. Read more
Location: 1027 Phloen Chit Rd, Lumphini, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
Open: Daily from 10 am to 10 pm
Phone: +66 2 793 7777
Central Chidlom
13. Platinum Fashion Mall
Six levels of top quality clothing
Good for: Budget, Families, Shoppers
Platinum Fashion Mall is a specialized megamall for clothing and fashion accessories in Bangkok’s Pratunam district. It takes the flea market concept indoors, with over 1,000 tightly packed stores occupying the six-storey complex.
The best part of shopping here is the wholesale price—you’ll save more buying in larger quantities (three and above). Platinum Fashion Mall is reachable within a 10-minute walk from the Ratchathewi and Chidlom BTS Skytrain Stations. It also boasts a giant food court with plenty of vendors, so make sure you come hungry! Read more
Location: 222 Phetchaburi Rd, Thanon Phetchaburi, Ratchathewi, Bangkok 10400, Thailand
Open: Daily from 9 am to 8 pm
Phone: +66 2 121 8000
Platinum Fashion Mall
14. Asiatique: The Riverfront
Open-air mall on the banks of the Chao Phraya River
Good for: Families, Food, Shoppers
Asiatique; The Riverfront has successfully married two of the most popular shopping experiences in the city: a night bazaar and a mall. Just 10 minutes downriver from Saphan Taksin BTS station, this once-bustling international trade port has since transformed into a contemporary retail enclave with over 1,500 boutiques and 40 restaurants housed in a huge replica warehouse.
With its long trading houses, spending a day or evening here is no problem. You’ll have plenty of fun browsing the boutiques, picking up gifts, or treating yourself to something special. There are abundant dining options and live entertainment performances are hosted nightly. Don’t forget to ride its giant Ferris wheel.
Location: 2194 Charoen Krung Rd, Wat Phraya Krai, Bang Kho Laem, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
Open: Daily from 11 am to midnight
Phone: +66 92 246 0812
Asiatique: The Riverfront
15. Gateway Ekamai
For big-box stores and Japanese restaurants
Good for: Food, Shoppers, Unusual
Gateway Ekamai mall offers an alternative shopping experience to the other cookie-cutter centres across Bangkok. The mall is meant to epitomize the Japanese lifestyle that Thai people embrace readily with a mix of restaurants, clothes stores, and health and beauty shops.
It also boasts an edutainment center, a large IT zone, and a 24-hour supermarket. Whilst it probably won’t fully deliver for Japanophiles, its easy access via the skywalk link to BTS Ekamai and its decent, affordable selection of restaurants under one roof is sure to attract visitors. Read more
Location: 982/22 Sukhumvit Rd, Phra Khanong, Khlong Toei, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
Open: Daily from 10 am to 10 pm
Phone: +66 2 108 2889
Gateway Ekamai
16. Central Pinklao
Integrated complex with retailers, restaurants, and a cinema
Good for: Couples, Families, Shoppers
Central Pinklao is one of Thonburi’s largest shopping malls. It features six floors of high street shops, supermarkets, department stores, restaurants, cafés, and a movie theater. Part of the popular Central Group, which now owns dozens of malls across Thailand, Central Pinklao is impressive in size. A vast open atrium at its center delivers wonderful views while also creating a spacious, non-claustrophobic shopping experience, even when it gets crowded on weekends.
Highlights include the Tops Market in the basement, Major Cineplex on the top floor, a Marks & Spencer, and its very over department store split over four levels.
Location: 7/1 Borommaratchachonnani Rd, Khwaeng Arun Amarin, Khet Bangkok Noi, Bangkok 10700, Thailand
Open: Daily from 10 am to 10 pm
Phone: +66 2 877 5000
Central Pinklao
17. Central Rama 9
Billed as one-stop shopping and entertainment hub
Good for: Couples, Families, Shoppers
Central Plaza Rama 9 brings a ‘one-stop lifestyle, entertainment, and shopping’ concept to the Ratchadapisek area. This seven-storey retail plaza houses some 300 shops, along with restaurants, cafés, an SFX Cineplex, and anchor stores such as B2S, PowerBuy, Uniqlo, and Robinson Department Store.
Occupying a prime location at the intersection of Rama IX and Ratchadapisek Roads, Central Plaza Rama 9 has direct access to the MRT underground’s Rama IX Station at the basement level. It’s also home to The Rink Ice Arena where you can take the kids skating. Read more
Location: 9 9 Ratchadaphisek Rd, Huai Khwang, Bangkok 10320, Thailand
Open: Daily from 10 am to 10 pm
Phone: +66 2 103 5999
Central Rama 9
18. City Complex Pratunam
A haven for wholesale and retail clothing
Good for: Budget, Shoppers, Unusual
City Complex is the place to go when you’re on the lookout for bargain apparel. This six-storey shopping center is one of the most sought-after places in Pratunam, particularly for its selection of fashionable clothing including jeans, shirts, tees, and dresses. It also teems with vendors selling shoes, bags, and luggage at very competitive prices.
There are a few jewelry and crafts shops, as well as quality cosmetics stores. City Complex Pratunam is located on Petchaburi Road, near a number of popular restaurants where you can grab lunch.
Location: Phetchaburi Rd, Khwaeng Thanon Phaya Thai, Ratchathewi, Bangkok 10400, Thailand
Open: Daily from 7 am to 5.30 pm
City Complex Pratunam
19. Erawan Bangkok
Jewel of a mall with luxury shops and a Thai-style tea room
Good for: Food, Luxury, Shoppers
Erawan Bangkok is a aesthetically-beautiful mall with direct access to the Grand Hyatt Erawan hotel, right in the heart of the Ratchaprasong shopping district. As you might expect, it has an air of exclusivity about it. The shoppers who frequent the polished hallways and eateries here are equally as chic.
A five-storey center spanning 13,000 square meters, this boutique retail enclave offers a selection of only the most elegant lifestyle brands. Swing by Japanese lifestyle tableware store Kinto before visiting Karmakamet for bespoke fragrances and perfumes. For lunch, nothing beats an Argentinean steak and glass of vino at El Gaucho. Read more
Location: 494 Ploenchit Rd, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
Open: Daily from 10 am to 10 pm
Phone: +66 2 250 7777
Erawan Bangkok
20. Fortune Town IT Mall
A tech-lovers paradise
Good for: Budget, Shoppers, Unusual
The Fortune Town IT Mall is attached to the Fortune Hotel and can be found on the 4th floor. Similar to Seacon, hardware items from here are more reliable than they are from the city’s more suspect competitors. Pus, the software is sold at extremely low prices so you’ll easily bag a bargain!
The IT area is spacious and the staff are super friendly, making it an overall pleasant shopping experience. Photographers also love the place for its range of quality cameras and studio lighting, along with tri pods, drones, and lenses. Read more
Location: 7 Ratchadaphisek Rd, Din Daeng, Bangkok 10400, Thailand
Open: Daily from 10 am to 9 pm
Phone: +66 2 248 5855
Fortune Town IT Mall
21. Mega Bangna
Mammoth retail complex with over 400 shops
Good for: Families, Shoppers
Bangkok sure does like its shopping malls to be on the big side! Located halfway between Suvarnabhumi International Airport and the center of Bangkok, Mega Bangna is a 35,000-square-meter low-rise shopping mall. It’s mainly known as the home of IKEA, attracting a huge crowd of ‘Do It Yourself’ home decorators.
It’s a bit far out of town but the access has been well planned and, for those who don’t have a car, a shuttle connecting Udomsuk BTS station and the mall is available. This is not designed as a high-end shopping mall for tourists, but a very convenient weekend escape for locals and residents. Read more
Location: 6 Bang Na-Trat Frontage Rd, Bang Kaeo, Bang Phli District, Samut Prakan 10540, Thailand
Open: Daily from 10 am to 10 pm
Phone: +66 2 105 1000
Mega Bangna
22. IKEA Bangkok
For all-things furniture
Good for: Families, Shoppers
IKEA, the world-famous Swedish furniture brand, brings its sleek minimalist design to Thai homes. Its 43,000-square-meter warehouse and showroom space on the Bangna-Trad Road displays more than 7,500 furniture and home décor accessories for bedrooms, living rooms, kitchens, outdoor spaces, and more.
The Bangna branch’s layout enforces self-guided shopping: you enter one way, walk through all the available sections with a shopping list and pencil in hand, pick up your items from the warehouse, pay for your purchase, and exit the store the other way. Read more
Location: 38 Mu 6, Bang Na-Trat Rd, Bang Kaeo, Bang Phli, Samut Prakan 10540, Thailand
Open: Daily from 10 am to 10 pm
Phone: +66 2 708 7999
IKEA Bangkok
23. Seacon Square
Sprawling shopping mall with family appeal
Good for: Families, Shoppers, Food
Seacon Square, an entertainment center about the size of 96 soccer fields, is one of Southeast Asia’s biggest malls. There are hundreds of shops and outlets selling everything the heart desires including fashion, accessories, cosmetics, and footwear.
Techies will love the center’s huge IT mall while foodies can satiate their hunger at Nom & Noey, Peak Chocolate, Baan Ice Restaurant, and Sizzler. Lots of family fun can be had on a rainy day at its indoor amusement park, too. There’s so much on offer one could easily spend a week here! Read more
Location: 55 Srinakarin Rd, Nong Bon, Prawet, Bangkok 10250, Thailand
Open: Monday–Friday from 10.30 am to 9 pm, Saturday–Sunday from 10 am to 9 pm
Phone: +66 2 721 8888
Seacon Square
24. K Village
Dog-friendly mall with brand-name retailers
Good for: Shoppers, Food
This new-generation lifestyle mall, frequented by local celebrities as well as the hip and the well-to-do crowd, is a welcome alternative to the glittering mega-malls flanking lower Sukhumvit Road. K Village’s duo of open-air buildings house some 100 air-conditioned shops which are divided into five zones: Fashion & Accessories, Café & Restaurants, Health & Beauty, Lifestyle & Technology, and Gourmet Market.
A major highlight is the dining zone—and the place is usually packed! The international lineup of gourmet eateries ranges from the imaginative (Rainbow Sushi, Kuu & Sake Bar, Yum & Tum) to well-established brands (Ootoya, Wine Connection Deli & Bistro, Katsu King). Read more
Location: 93/95 Sukhumvit Soi 26, Khlong Tan, Khlong Toei, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
Open: Daily from 10 am to 10 pm
Phone: +66 2 258 9919
K Village
25. All Seasons Place
Global brands and a fabulous food court
Good for: Luxury, Shoppers, Unusual
All Seasons Place consists of two towers, one of which leads into The Conrad Hotel. In this gargantuan building, a variety of stores collectively form the All Seasons Retail Center. The actual space is massive and is spread over four levels.
While serving an upscale clientele, prices in some of the shops are often scaled down to affordable levels, especially at the end of each season. Clothing boutiques, bookstores, stationery suppliers, and shops specializing in high-end sporting accessories can be found here. There’s also a fine custom-tailoring service, an art shop, a gallery, an antiques shop, and a wine cellar.
Location: 87 Wireless Road, Lumphini, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
Open: 24/7
Phone: +66 2 625 1800
All Seasons Place
26. River City
The premier hub for art and antiques
Good for: Luxury, Shoppers, Unusual
River City is a four-storey cultural complex overlooking the spectacular Chao Phraya River. It specializes in antiques, art, and collectables, with monthly on-site and online auctions.
There’s also a decent range of fashion and jewelry shops, as well as riverside eateries with outdoor dining terraces. Check the official website to find out when the latest auction is taking place or swing by the the expansive galleries, to peruse art and antiques at your leisure. Read more
Location: 23 Soi Charoen Krung 24, Talat Noi, Samphanthawong, Bangkok 10100, Thailand
Open: Daily from 10 am to 8 pm
Phone: +66 2 237 0077
River City
27. Indra Square
For dazzling discounts and Indian cuisine
Good for: Budget, Food, Shoppers
Only a few minutes walk from Pratunam Wholesale Market, Indra Square features several floors that are lined with hundreds of small shops that sell children’s clothing, men’s and women’s fashion, and trendy accessories.
The mall is directly connected to Baiyoke Sky Hotel, and there are several retailers and stalls on the ground level of the hotel, too. There are plenty of wholesale opportunities for those seeking a bargain (haggling is encouraged). Don’t miss the dozens of Indian restaurants that can be found throughout the building. Read more
Location: 120/126 Ratchaprarop Rd, Makkasan, Ratchathewi, Bangkok 10400, Thailand
Open: Daily from 9 am to 8 pm
Indra Square
28. Jewelry Trade Center
Discover the heart of Bangkok’s gemstone district
Good for: Luxury, Shoppers, Unusual
Serious gem and diamond collectors love Thai jewelry because of the skilful construction and attention to detail that goes into creating each piece. The Jewelry Trade Center is the best place in Bangkok to shop for precious gemstones and acquire seriously sparkly investment pieces.
Visitors will be impressed by the massive collections at various stores located within the center. If you’re after ready-to-wear pieces, stop at boutiques like Eklada, Kanpoi, and VR Treasure, or swing by the many gemstone traders for a vast array of colorful loose jewels including diamonds, sapphires, rubies, and emeralds.
Location: 919/1 Silom Rd, Silom, Bang Rak, Bangkok 10500, Thailand
Open: Monday–Saturday from 10 am to 7 pm (closed on Sunday)
Phone: +66 2 630 1000
Jewelry Trade Center
29. Robinson Department Store
Classic Thai retail haven
Good for: Families, Shoppers
Robinson Department Store has branches all over Thailand. Compared to other offerings in Bangkok, Robinson is probably the easiest and quickest to access. All of life’s necessities can be found here. Some good bargains can be had in the clothing department, especially with regular promotions. The quality and prices are fair, and they seem to have a substantial variety of whatever you might be seeking.
There’s a western-style supermarket on the premises where you can stock up on quality groceries, as well as plenty of cosmetics stores and services aiding senior citizens. Read more
Location: 259 Sukhumvit Rd, Khlong Toei Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
Open: Daily from 10.30 am to 10 pm
Phone: +66 2 651 1533
Robinson Department Store
30. Silom Complex
Cozy city-center shopping
Good for: Food, Shoppers
Though there are plenty of restaurants and nightlife spots along Silom Road, one Thai staple that was missing was a shopping mall. Thankfully, the renovated Silom Complex, which is only meters away from the BTS at Sala Daeng, provides an air-conditioned space where one can shop, grab a bite to eat, and escape the hustle and bustle.
Owned by the Central Group, it’s smaller than the other malls around Bangkok, but it still offers a nice variety of international and local boutiques as well as the multi-levelled Central Department Store. Read more
Location: 191 Silom Rd, Silom, Bang Rak, Bangkok 10500, Thailand
Open: Daily from 10.30 am to 9 pm
Phone: +66 2 632 1199
Silom Complex
31. The Emporium
For designer apparel and high-tech gadgetry
Good for: Shoppers, Luxury
Emporium is like a glossy magazine that’s come to life. Behold this seven-storey retail paradise where the first three floors are dedicated solely to fashion. World-class brand names dominate the ground floor, while hot international designer items, leather goods, and jewelry can be found one level up.
The second floor is dedicated to all-things young and trendy, while those more concerned with gadgetry will adore the ‘Pleasure & Leisure’ zone on the 3rd floor (it has everything you could dream of across the audio, visual, and digital lifestyle spectrums). On this level, you can also satisfy your golfing and sporting needs at the ’Global Sports Mall’. Read more
Location: 622 Soi Sukhumvit 24, Khlong Tan, Khlong Toei, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
Open: Daily from 10 am to 10 pm
Phone: +66 2 269 1000
The Emporium
32. The Esplanade
A shopping and entertainment kingdom
Good for: Families, Food, Shoppers
The Esplanade is a seven-storey shopping and entertainment complex with an innovative ‘artetainment’ concept. It offers a host of retail shops, restaurants, a 12-screen Esplanade Cineplex, a Sub Zero ice skating rink, B2S Bookstore, Tops Supermarket, and a 1,500-seat Ratchadalai Musical Theatre.
Families love coming here for the mall’s many child-friendly attractions as well as the expansive food court that serves everything from classic Thai dishes to tasty Western fare. It’s also home to a huge department store that stocks all kinds of wonderful items. Read more
Location: 99 Ratchadaphisek Rd, Din Daeng, Bangkok 10400, Thailand
Open: Daily from 10 am to 10 pm
Phone: +66 91 818 4197
The Esplanade
33. Union Mall Bangkok
A wonderland of womenswear
Good for: Couples, Food, Shoppers
Strategically located opposite the busy Central Lad Prao, Union Mall caters to a younger crowd—mainly university students, young office workers, and those who find Central Lad Prao too expensive and Chatuchak Weekend Market too hot. It’s known as the place to go to shop a vast array of ladies clothing.
Union Mall stands eight storeys tall with a total area of 150,000 square meters, and houses over 1,000 retail shops. It boasts easy access from the MRT Phahon Yothin station, an international food court, a myriad of fast-food chains, entertainment areas, tutorial schools, a fitness center, and a supermarket. The open-air market just outside is also worth a visit.
Location: 54 Soi Lat Phrao 1, Chom Phon, Chatuchak, Bangkok 10900, Thailand
Open: Daily from 11 am to 10 pm
Phone: +66 2 512 5000
Union Mall Bangkok
34. Silom Village Trade Center
Cultural Thai treasures for sale
Good for: History, Shoppers, Unusual
Set among lush tropical greenery, Silom Village captures the spirit of old Bangkok in a compound of 17 well-preserved Thai antique houses dating back to the glorious era of King Rama V. The complex features a hotel (Silom Village Inn) and a shopping arcade where an impressive collection of fine antiques, handicrafts, lacquer-finished products, jewelry, Thai silk apparel, and furniture can be purchased.
Besides the shopping arcade, you can also enjoy authentic Thai and international cuisine at the Silom Village Restaurant, complete with a Thai classical dance show.
Location: 286/1 Silom Rd, Suriya Wong, Bang Rak, Bangkok 10500, Thailand
Open: Daily from 11 am to 12 pm
Phone: +66 2 234 4448
Silom Village Trade Center
35. Crystal Design Center (CDC)
A dazzling den of DIY products
Good for: Shoppers, Unusual
Design and lifestyle are inseparable, so say the masterminds behind this gigantic outdoor mall. CDC’s vast 100,000-square-meter area comprises eight buildings which are set on a landscaped ground dubbed the ‘sculptural park’.
As a one-stop shopping mall, it offers everything imaginable in the realm of DIY design including lighting, fitting materials, tiles, windows, doors, furniture, and home accessories. Apart from iconic designer brands and imported collections, the CDC Weekend Market features locally designed items that cater to those with smaller budgets. Inside the sculptural park, you’ll find a large outdoor dining zone as well as conference facilities with a design library and meeting lounges.
Location: 888 Pradit Manutham Road, Khlong Chan, Bang Kapi, Bangkok 10240, Thailand
Open: Daily from 10 am to 10 pm
Phone: +66 2 101 5999
Crystal Design Center (CDC)
36. King Power Duty Free Mall
Awesome airport-style shopping
Good for: Couples, Luxury, Shoppers
Part of Pullman Bangkok King Power hotel, this modern glass-and-steel mall offers two floors of exclusive duty-free shopping. Find high-quality Thai products like jewelry, fashion, art, crafts, homewares, and spa products on the 1st floor. Upstairs, discover an extensive selection of luxury brands like Cartier, Chopard, Salvatore Ferragamo, Burberry, and Mont Blanc.
Travelers will need to present their passports, flight number, itinerary, and King Power member card at the registration point. All purchased items can be picked up at Suvarnabhumi International Airport on departure. If you are not traveling in the near future, you can still buy duty-free items here but only from limited categories (cameras, mobile phones, apparel, shoes, bags, and Thai silk products).
Location: 8 Rang Nam Alley, Khwaeng Thanon Phaya Thai, Ratchathewi, Bangkok 10400, Thailand
Open: Daily from 10 am to 9 pm
Phone: +66 2 677 8888
King Power Duty Free Mall
37. Sena Fest Lifestyle Mall
Wellness enclave with fast food outlets and a supermarket
Good for: Food, Shoppers
Sena Fest stands on the Thonburi side of the river. It’s not gigantic, but it is well designed, attractive and colorful, and stands in a convenient location near luxury riverside accommodations like Millennium Hilton and the Peninsula Hotel. Most of all, it’s a bit of fresh air in an aging area.
Come here for health and wellness services at Kaew Pilates Studio, Charming Beaty & Spa, Color Nails, and Jetts Fitness, or shop its well-stocked supermarket. There’s also plenty of food and beverage offerings from major fast food chains including KFC, Monster Crepe, Starbucks, and Dominoes Pizza.
Location: 542, 542/1-2 Charoen Nakhon Rd, Khlong Ton Sai, Khlong San, Bangkok 10600, Thailand
Open: Monday–Friday from 11 am to 10 pm, Saturday–Sunday from 10.30 pm to 10 pm
Phone: +66 2 108 9000
Sena Fest Lifestyle Mall
38. Paradise Park
Sublime suburban megamall
Good for: Families, Food, Shoppers
Paradise Park brings high-street shopping and a contemporary lifestyle to eastern Bangkok. It boasts five floors with over 700 retailers, a Cineplex with 3D screens, and large floor spaces dedicated to modern Thai fashion, IT gadgets, food, banking, home décor, and wellness. Located on Srinakarin Road, Paradise Park’s eye-catching design sets it apart from other shopping malls in the area.
The center’s modern architecture blends elements of nature into its design, with floral and aquatic influences on exterior wall textures, as well as throughout the interior. What’s more, a themed garden features on each floor in addition to a landscaped rooftop which is designed to host weekend markets. Read more
Location: 61 Srinagarindra Rd, Nong Bon, Prawet, Bangkok 10250, Thailand
Open: Monday–Friday from 10.30 am to 9 pm, Saturday–Sunday from 10 am to 9 pm
Phone: +66 2 853 9000
Paradise Park
39. Tawanna Market
Buzzing bazaar packed with clothing, electronics, and street-food
Good for: Budget, Shoppers
Tawanna is a spacious open warehouse filled with mobile phone and IT counters, plus a number of clothing vendors. A more affordable alternative to its neighbor, The Mall, this undiscovered haven is less touristy than other IT markets, making it an enjoyable place to stroll.
Be sure to bring along a Thai-speaking friend to bargain for the best deals, as prices can be similar to those at other IT shopping centers. Style aficionados can also hunt for treasures like bikinis, trousers, tees, and shirts, as well as acrylic nails and hair extensions.
Location: 3500 Lat Phrao Rd, Khlong Chan, Bang Kapi, Bangkok 10240, Thailand
Open: Daily from 10 am to 10 pm
Phone: +66 2 734 2355
Tawanna Market
40. The Mall Lifestore Tha Phra
All you could ever want under one roof
Good for: Families, Food, Shoppers
The Mall Lifestore Tha Phra is a buzzing hive of local life on Thonburi’s Ratchadapisek Road. Not only is the mall home to hundreds of fashion stores, restaurants, cafés, and entertainment choices, but the whole surrounding area boasts innumerable pop-up markets, make-shift restaurants, and enticing local street food stalls.
For a more civilized shopping experience (with air-conditioning) head inside for all your usual high-street brands, a movie theater, fast food chains, and cafés. Browse big names like Cath Kidston, Urthe, and Infinite Eyewear, as well as several top-class jewelry boutiques.
Location: 129 Ratchadaphisek Rd, Bukkhalo, Thon Buri, Bangkok 10600, Thailand
Open: Monday–Thursday from 10.30 am to 9 pm, Friday–Saturday from 10 am to 10 pm, Sunday from 10 am to 9 pm
Phone: +66 2 469 1000
The Mall Lifestore Tha Phra
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