Thailand cloth

by Md Delower Hossain

Of course, your visit to Thailand will not be complete without shopping from their lively shopping places. To help you choose for the right place to go, we have listed below some of Thailand's known shopping places. Chatuchak Weekend Market - it is also called as Jatujak or J.J., located in Bangkok, the weekend market is the largest market in Thailand and in the world. You can buy here your favorite household items, clothing, Thai handicrafts, religious articrafts, collectibles, foods, and live animals.

China Town, Yaowarat - also known as Sumpeng, Bangkok's China Town is one of the best place to shop in Thailand. Located in Yaowarat Road, you can see numerous stalls that sells different types of goods. Silom Road - here is where you can find shopping and entertainment together in one place. Located in Bang Rak district, Si Lom or Silom is the shopping and entertainment district in Bangkok.


Siam Paragon - hailed to be the pride of Bangkok, the Siam Paragon holds over 250-world class and local brand names. It will also house a Department Store, Supermarket, and Edutainment center.
MBK Center - if you wanted to have a more comfortable shopping experience, you can opt to shop at MBK Center, an 8-storey mall that houses over 2,000 stores and services, over 150 eating establishments and an entertaining large cinema city.

Gaysorn Plaza - if you want high-end and luxurious products, the Gaysorn Plaza is the perfect place for you. Gaysorn is the home of high-end brand's flagship store.

Pantip Plaza - it professionals and enthusiasts must go in this place because this is Thailand's indoor IT shopping mall. The mall is located in New Phetchaburi Road in Ratchathewi district in Bangkok.

Emporium Department Store. - This is Thailand's first luxurious fashion and lifestyle shopping place. Complete with leading international brands, a full-scheme department store, a five-star movie complex, kid's playground, gourmet market, a wide selection of chic cafés and restaurants, beauty salons, jewelry shops, and more,, the Emporium Department Store is the place to be especially if you have your kids with you. You can also see some premium goods, unique and exotic Thai handicraft all in one comfortable shopping area. Known brands that can be seen in this place are Cartier, Chanel, Hermes, and Tod's.

River City Shopping Complex - shopping in River City Complex will offer you a different satisfying experience especially if you are a lover of Thai art and Oriental art because you can see them all in this shopping center of Thailand.

Now you already have the best places to shop in Thailand, it is also important for every tourist to know the best items to buy when shopping. When visiting Thailand, one should not miss buying Thailand's native products like clothing, cotton and batik, pewterware, Gems, Ceramics, Nielloware, Lacquer ware, Thai orchids, Furniture and Hilltribe Crafts.

When shopping, it is important to consider your safety at all times. Keep an eye to your personal belongings always.

Except in shopping malls, bargaining is very welcome to almost all market in Thailand, and do not forget to shop around first and compare prices before finally buying.