Bangkok is a shopper's paradise there are departmental stores, famous mall, local markets and shopping plazas spread all over the city. the city houses shops that sell trendy dress materials,shoes, bags, DVDs, CDs and electronic goods at a reasonable prices, Shopping in Bangkok is also considered to be cheap by he foreigners.

Some of the best shopping centers:

Siam Center Bangkok :

  First built in the yea 1976, this shopping center is located in Siam . It is the oldest shopping centre and is frequented by all age groups. it houses about 300 outlets and there are 20 restaurants and a lively food court. It is also an entertainment hub in the city and has many sports shops that sell surfing and skating equipments.

Central World Shopping complex:

It is the biggest and a splendid shopping plaza in Bangkok . It is a recently developed super market that houses more than 500 shopping outlets, 50 restaurants serving local and international cuisines, 21 cinema halls, and a Kid's Zone and Learning Center . This shopping Plaza is visited by both the localites and the tourists from all over the world. This shopping center is famous not only for fashionable clothes and local goods, but there are also electronic goods available in this shopping center.

Apart from these shopping malls there are also a few famous shopping center located in the Siam Square , Rama IV Road , and Charoen Krung Road and so on. Salam IV Road is the chief commercial and business district in the city and houses the major shopping arcades. The place is very crowded and is expensive.

The shops on Charoen Krong Road are famous for the art and antique shops that it houses. Though the prices for theses materials are high, there are also shops along the street that sell cheap dress materials and handicrafts.

Shopping in Thailand is a wonderful experience. It is nothing less than treasure hunting. So, on your trip to Thailand , do spend some time visiting the famous shopping centers. For more information you can browse through the Thailand Travel Guide.