3 Amazing Shopping Malls to explore when in Bangkok

Bangkok is the capital and the metropolitan hub of Thailand. It’s a vibrant and lively city filled with a diverse range of cuisines and shopping centers to meet the needs of all types of travelers. If you are planning a trip to this city in 2023 these are the best shopping complexes in Bangkok that are worth a visit.

Siam Paragon

Siam Paragon is one of Bangkok’s most fascinating luxury shopping malls which comprises a variety of high-end luxury branded products.

Inaugurated in 2005, this mall comprises a food hall, gourmet market, SEA Life Bangkok Ocean World, a mega cineplex, and a Madame Tussauds Bangkok. The interior and exterior of this shopping mall portray richness, class, and elegance.

Designer brands such as Louis Vuitton, Prada, Versace, and Bvlgari along with many other high-end branded products are available at this shopping complex. The variety of luxury branded products, stunning ambiance, and the range of activities available at this mall have attracted many wealthy lucrative spenders and social media influencers locally to this shopping complex.

The shopping Centre can be reached by the BTS Skytrain Sukhumvit, Silom, and Siam Station. The opening hours of this mall are from 10 AM to 10 PM daily.

Tip: Siam Paragon has gained the attention of many locals and foreigners visiting Bangkok city, to avoid crowds it’s ideal to visit the mall preferably in the mornings on weekdays.

Terminal 21

Terminal 21 is one of the unique shopping complexes in Bangkok. Located at Asok, Bangkok the interior of this mall is designed to portray an interior like an airport. The mall consists of several floors and each floor has a theme representing a city of a specific country. Ranging from London to Tokyo each floor is distinct from the other and has an ambiance that resembles a specific city/country.

Terminal 21 has 3 branches throughout Thailand. The Asok branch in Bangkok was opened in 2011 and comprises a large collection of culturally diverse clothing shops, a cineplex, a supermarket, and a food court.

Pier 21 food court at Terminal 21 has gained popularity among many locals and tourists due to the collection of available cuisines. Located on the San Francisco floor, the food at Pier 21 food court is fresh, delicious, and reasonably priced.

Payment must be made using a Pier 21 card which must be initially topped up at the central counter before ordering food and drinks.

A distinctive collection of clothes, fashion accessories, beauty products, toys as well as electronics is available at this shopping center. The mall is open from 10 AM to 10 PM. The shopping complex can be reached by taking the BTS Skytrain and MRT with a skywalk at Asok or Sukhumvit stations.

Tip: Ensure to collect the Tourist Privilege Card from the entrance counter to enjoy the discounts

Central World

Opened in 1990, Central World shopping complex is one of the largest shopping malls in Bangkok. Located at Ratchadamri Road near Erawan Shrine, this mall comprises more than 500 shops, 100 restaurants and cafes, 15 cinemas, a Kid’s Zone, Learning Centre, a food court, and a supermarket. The Central World shopping complex has also renowned for its position as the world’s 9th largest shopping mall.

This shopping center meets the shopping needs of all types of generations. The wide range of products and services offered at Central World has made it one stop for shopping needs.

Central World can be reached by BTS sky train Sukhumvit - Siam and Silom stations. The shopping complex is open from 10 AM to 10 PM daily.

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