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Don't miss this place! This market was incredible and I enjoyed it just as much as seeing the Grand Palace Temple. In fact, I would put it on my "must-see" list of Bangkok attractions and would probably list it as number 2. It is quite large and open 24 hours. You can visit it around 2 or 3 a.m. when the flower shipments come in, but it was still plenty busy when we were there around noon. Such sights and smells!! You can buy flowers here super-cheap at wholesale prices. There are all kinds of flowers, and fruits and vegetables I had never seen before. There are lots of sellers making and selling flower ornament chains on its side streets, such as shown in one of my pictures. There are also lots of shrines inside, all sizes and sorts from fancy to plain, some Chinese, some not...since it is next to Chinatown you can also see evidence of the Chinese culture there. Also, lots of people and cats sleeping - they (the people) must have worked through the night and been exhausted. The vegetable section is the wholesale part located right next to the river where they are delivered (I think). We bought a bag of nice saffron for only 20 baht! At first we thought the lady didn't understand how low that price was, but she showed us on her calculator and sure enough... only 20 baht! They were selling many spices there also. Outside on the side streets are people selling flowers and fruits and vegetables as well as food. So don't miss this place, especially if you plan to see Wat Pho or Chinatown, since both are nearby. I think there might also be a night market nearby selling all sorts of things, I believe that may be near Memorial Bridge. My photos don't do the place justice. Directions: On Chak Phet Street, not far from Wat Pho, near Chao Phraya River - Memorial Bridge. Also near Chinatown.
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The Pratunam Markets are perhaps the best place in Bangkok to buy cheap clothes, fabrics, textiles, clothing, accessories, garments from jeans, shoes, flipflops, jewelry, dvd's, & every day dress wear to bags, shoes, belts.
The area can get quite hetic, so have a patient attitude. Just remember to Barter, you can get things a lot cheaper here than the other markets around. Just smile & have fun with them, they will make the prices lower for you. Also buying 2 items makes it easier to barter.
Personally found these to be the best markets in Bangkok! We came to these markets every day we were in Bangkok, there were different stalls every day. Address: Intersection of Ratchaprarop & Phetburi RoadsDirections: Pratunam market is situated on the intersection of Ratchaprarop & Phetburi (Phetchaburi) roads, close to the Amari Watergate hotel.
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This is a very popular shopping mall for locals and tourists . Located just across from Siam Square, it is most popular with the younger set, lots of trendy school girls here every evening.
Here you will find plenty of restaurants and all manner of goods from cars to furniture. If you are looking for electronic goods such as Mini-Disc and CD walkmen, this is the place. All the goods of this nature are smuggled in and do not have VAT and local tax making MBK by far the cheapest place for Panasonic, Sony, Aiwa, etc.
A good selection of copied video CDs, DVDs, and the premier place for PlayStation game copies from below 40 Baht each.
It's always full of people and can get very crowded. Leave a Comment Phone: +66 2 620 9000Directions: Located across from Siam Square.Website: www.mbk-center.com
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I love this market! We catch the ferry at Ratchawongse and travel to Tha Thewes pier - walk through really pretty flower/plant markets, and along to this khlong market. Most amazing sights - smells - sounds etc. Just great!
These giant bowls of chilli always get me in - when we pay so much for something much less fresh and appealing at home! What a great way to live - go to the market and buy FRESH all the ingredients for your daily meals! Thai curry every day for us!! Address: Tha Thewes pierDirections: Follow the khlong!
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There is a number of Foodland Supermarkets around Bangkok but the one nearest is in front of my hotel Amari Boulevard on Sukhumvit Soi 5. Bottled water is just 5 baht here unlike in the hotel , it is 50 baht. Sodas like Coke at 8 Baht. Fresh Tamarinds at 80 Baht a Kilo. Thai Rice Cakes (similar to "Cuchinta" in the philippines at 10 Baht. Beers such as Singha, Guiness, Tiger and San Miguel at 40 Baht (150 baht at Bars). As well as being an excellent place to stock up on Thai spices, coconut milk and Chang beer there is also a food counter at the front of the store serving up cheap and tasty fare (Took Lae Dee Fast Food)
They do serve Western dishes - American breakfast, beef steak and even scotch egg - but better still go for any number of Thai/Asian dishes - including a wide range of vegetarian options, cooked fresh in sizzling woks in the small kitchen area behind the counter.
Prices are very economical - a main course will set you back between 40 and 200 baht
They are also open 24 hours, so if you just have to have that extra hit of Green Curry or Pad Thai at 2:00am, Foodland is the place!
Foodland Sukumvit Soi 5 was opened in 1991.
Located on the ground floor of Nai Lert office tower.
A store size of 1300 SQM. , located 50 meters from Sukhumvit Road.
Parking in the building.
Caters to many tourists with 5 major hotels within 1 kilometer radius of the area.
Large variety of imported products.
Full service meat, poultry, seafood and produce departments.
A fruit box packing service at produce department for tourists to pack fresh fruits to travel
back home.
Service counters for Butcher’s Choice and Oven Fresh Bakery (both display full range of their
products).
Different varieties of imported cheese and imported deli products at deli counter.
Other Service : Took Lae Dee restaurant open 24 hours a day, drug store (open 24 hours),
flower shop (9am-9pm ), book shop (open 24 hours), photo lab ( 7am-10pm). Address: Sukhumvit Soi 5 (Across Amari Boulevard Hotel)Phone: 0-2530-0220, 0-2530-0222Directions: Foodland Supermarket Co., Ltd. 87 Nai Lert Building Soi 5, Sukhumvit Road, Khwang Klongtoey Nua, Khet Klongtoey Bangkok 10110 Tel. (02) 254-2179, (02) 254-2247, (02) 254-2367 Fax. (02) 254-2272Website: www.foodland.co.th Other Contact: Head Office, Ladprao Road, Wang
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Its Grand opening to welcome coming 2005 was talk of the town. Everyone in this city were talking about "Have you visited Siam Paragon??" or how crazy it could be. The place was set to be upscale shopping mall. Hosts all of those luxurious brands from paris, milan, new york..etc
In my opinion. I think it's still quite empty inside. But best part is they have BEST bookstore I have ever seen in Thailand. (Kinokuniya, lot of foreign books..english, french, japanese,lot more)
Good choice for spending your day to feel the "Glorious Phenomenon" in Bangkok. Food Loft is OK place to eat. Not that crazy price. And crazy massive Aquarium underground. Leave a Comment Address: BTS "Siam" Station.Phone: http://www.siamparagon.co.thDirections: BTS "Siam" Station
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Bangkok has a huge wet market-right off the Chao Phraya river. This is very interesting since you see all the vegetables and fruits coming in. A lot of cats like to sleep in the vegetables. The workers didn't seem to mind too much about this-i guess they take care of the pest control.
Anyway, if you walk through the wet market-it leads you to the flower market, which is full of Thai orchids and other flowers. Leave a Comment Address: Th Saphan PhutDirections: Pier Tha Saphan Phut
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Pantip Plaza 4 floors of electronic and digital heaven. Good value pro second hand SLR equipment as well as new pro digital SLRs/ flah/lens etc. 2 peices of equipment and you've paid for your flight over! Loads of software Leave a Comment Address: Pantip Plaza, Petcha Buri RoadDirections: Silom area. The road runs north and parallel to Silom road
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This is the most amazing thing! There are literally acres of stalls at the weekend markets. I can't remember whether they're on Saturday or Sunday, to be honest, but anyone will be able to let you know.
You can find ANYTHING here from clothing to home goods to food. My friend and I ended up with a Buddha statue, beautiful wrapping paper, paper lamp shades, wooden decorated chopsticks, utensils, CDs, and wooden salad bowls. You really can get everything there.
Even if you're not a shopper, go. It's worth seeing it for the experience. Leave a Comment Address: MabungkrongDirections: In the middle of Bangkok. The train goes right there - or get a cab. They're cheap.
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The intersection in front of the MBK shopping center is an interesting sight. There is a network of skywalks linking the four corners of the streets. Makes traffic congestion a little lighter but makes crossing the road more tedious. Nevertheless, a great place to take photos of Bkk on a higher level. Leave a Comment
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