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Siam Square is next door to Chulalongkorn University and is home to a number of language schools, so don't be surprised to see lots of students in this area. It's a semi-pedestrianised area with lots and lots of small shops, just over the road from the MBK and Siam Center shopping malls.
It's a bit hot in the daytime, but if you're looking for shops that are a little bit different to those in the malls, this could be the place to come. As well as lots of shops, there are cinemas and restaurants - including the Hard Rock Cafe on Soi 11.
It's all just south of the Siam (Central) Skytrain station, and if you want to stay here, there is a Novotel right on Siam Square Soi 6. Leave a Comment
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It seems that anymore you'll never be very far from a 7-11. I'm not sure what year they were introduced to Thailand but they are there in full force! They are a decent place to pick up soft drinks , water or if you're feeling like eating a candy bar they are available too! As I've been travelling the last 3 trips to Bangkok with my son...everytime we pass a 7-11 he thinks he needs an ice cream cup!! I'm usually thirsty and they have very cold bottled water! Leave a Comment
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Actually when I first walked on along streets of Bangkok, i was pretty darn excited about the shopping. Just like Hongkong, bkk is the place for shopping, where they had little booths set up along the streets selling items from great souvenirs to pirated DVD's/CDs, u would be amazed to what u can pick up. But all the booths on silom soi and patong soi aren't set up until 9pm. So be sure to head out at night if u want to more variety.. It's definitely alive on the streets of silom at night.....actually it's crowded on the streets almost every single nite I was there, but more so on weds/fridays/sats.
Now if u want air-cond shopping, then i suggest MBK, all u have to do is take the train from SALA DAENG which is on silom soi to National stadium, MBK is right there.
But remember to have ur runners on, because this mall is 7 floors huge, packed with electronics to funky shirts, u name it...i'm sure u can find it in that mall.
And if that's not enough, u can try your bargaining skills at the weekend market (located at the Mo Chit station). Alot of great deals, from shirts and jeans, to bowls, pets and plants can be found in the premise.
Hope this helps......have fun!
One of the most memorable moments in bkk would have to be the restaurant where i ate at. It's located at khao san rd. Almost half way down the road. It's this thai cuisine open patio restaurant which u will have to enter from a small side walkway. I don't remember what the restaurant is called, but there's not too many thai restaurants with an open patio concept. on that street. So try asking around or do a little searching. The nite i was there, i was seated right in front of the live band who played numerous of Beatles songs. Great food, and amazing atmosphere....one of if not the best dining experience i had in thailand. Leave a Comment
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Bargaining seems to be a national sport, so it's nice if you know some Thai numbers. To make sure, take a small calculator with you.
At the nightmarket in Patpong, every street vendor has one to facilitate the communication with the tourists. Leave a Comment
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There are many floating markets in and around Bangkok but we insisted on going to the famous one in Damnoen Saduak.
I would have enjoyed it more if I had a hat and I was prepared for the heat with sunblock but since I wasn't, I was in the boat but anxious to get out of the hot sun. Most people we saw hired a motorized boat but we wanted a rowboat so we could go slow and take pictures. I'm glad we did. Motorized boats, although faster, are also noisy. The best part was buying fruit and food from the vendors in their own boats, too. We had coconut pancakes (yummy) and noodle soup, pomelo, sticky rice cooked inside bamboo. I would do it again...and if you get a chance to do it, don't miss it. Leave a Comment
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These shops sell some good selection of salted fish & other preserved sea products.
This particular shop located along street access to Pier to Wat Arun, next to Grand Palace. Leave a Comment
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Bangkok is a shoppers paradise and one of the most reasonably priced and varied department stores is MBK. Getting there is easy. Just catch the Sky Train to the National Stadium station and you can't miss it. Leave a Comment
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Do shopping!! Shop till you drop at Bangkok's World Trade Centre,which has big departmental stores like Isetan,Zen.The World trade Centre is also near to the Planet Hollywood Bangkok and Hard Rock Cafe bangkok,it's within walking distance.Make sure that you have enough cash with you because not all shops accept credit cards(But in departmental stores,yes,they accept)YOu can also do your shopping at Mahboonkrong,which is a big shopping complex-yes,really big,you can never finish shopping in the complex in one day.You will need about 3 days to finish shopping:))Here there are many cheap buys,especially T-shirts,souvenirs and other accessories.You can also bargain with the vendor at 40% off the original price of the product.In fact in this place it's a tradition to bargain...
Shopping and the desserts of Thailand.The desserts are very sweet here but they're simply delicious,most of the desserts are made with coconut milk...hmmm.Those who have a sweet tooth will love it! Leave a Comment
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Visit the markets. I mean, not all of them but at least go to the major ones like the night market in Pat Pong, Chinatown, World Trade Center, Chatuchak (if you like bargains and don't mind crowded 'gasping-for-air' places). I love visiting the markets of every new place because they give me a glimpse of how the people live. In Bangkok I saw a lot of handicrafts, shawls, sarong, drums, and food. Leave a Comment
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SIAM SQUARE is a very popular shopping area among Thai and foreign visitors. The area is centrally located and surrounded by hotels, shopping complexes, movie theatres, and it is the main junction of sky train Leave a Comment
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