Most vendors and staff at stores speak good enough English, though non-fixed prices are often bargained by you and the vendor taking turns in
typing numbers into a calculator. It' worth learning how to say the numbers in Thai - this is easy, will save the calculator routine and may
well get you cheaper prices too.
Most shops seem to be open 10.00am to 10.00pm everyday of the week, and night markets carry on even after this time - all very convenient in being
able to go shopping at basically any time you want. Many of the larger and more specialized shops now offer shipping abroad, and they will sort out the
necessary documents and permits for this. Insurance should also be included. If you don't feel comfortable with this, there are specialized companies
that will do it and sort out the arrangements for a fee. The GPO also has a parcel-wrapping service, and smaller items can be mailed from here. Another option
is to go Thai Airways office on 485 Silom road and, for a fee, they will ship them and sort out documentation for you.
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MBK Shopping Centre
Here you will find literally hundreds of smaller shops and stalls, selling many goods at bargain prices. You will find many things
here from clothes to electronics.
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Siam Square
There are hundreds of small shops at street level scattered around a maze of lanes, but if you like air-conditioned shopping then
walk straight into Siam Centre from the main concourse. Next door to this and connected by an enclosed walkway is Siam Discovery
Centre.
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Siam Centre and Siam Discovery Centre
These two shopping centres have many up-market brand label shops. On the top floor of Siam Discovery
Centre there is a cinema complex
with some of the most comfortable seats to be found in the world. After a hard days shopping, relax and lie down as you watch a movie!
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Central World Centre (World Trade Centre - Thailand)
A 330,000 sq. m. shopping mall with 2 prestige department stores, 300 plus retailing stores selling almost everything from designer
clothes and expensive jewellery and watches to rare antiques and brand new automobiles.
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Chatuchak Weekend Market Pratunam Market
This is a massive outdoor market selling practically everything you can think of from handicraft to livestock. There are over 8000
vendors and up to 200,000 people visit a day.
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Pratunam Market
Famous for great bargains in ready-to-wear fashions, jewellery and leather goods, this vast lively and character-ful bazaar is jam-packed
with stalls and countless peddlers which attract large crowds. Street level purchases and bargaining can often be more fun for visitors
who want a bit more local colour than what the high-rise shopping centres offer.
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Pantip Plaza
This is computer heaven for many people coming to Thailand. Hundreds of shops on every floor sell hardware and software, both originals
and pirated. Many people go there to buy copy software and VCD movies for as little as 100 baht.
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Robinson Department Store - Sukhumvit
Department stores are abundant with Thailand’s own Central (sometimes re-badged as ZEN) and Robinson the most common. Department stores
sell quality branded merchandise, and international brands, at (fixed) bargain prices.
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Central Chidlom
Central operates the largest chain of Department Stores in Thailand. The Chidlom branch is easy to get to; simply use the BTS
sky train and get off at Chidlom Station. Use the connecting walkway to the 3rd floor of the store.
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The Emporium Shopping Complex
This shopping complex is the origin of Thai pop culture. Everything from casual to well known brand shops are lined on the floors. The
mall also has variety of popular brands such as Calvin klain, prada and dana cyaran.
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Suan Lum Night Bazaar
Suan Lum Night Bazaar is located opposite Lumpini Park.It is one of the most popular night shopping markets that you should never miss.
Here, you will be flabbergasted with a lot of selected goods like souvenirs, unique home decorations, Thai silk, trendy costumes and so
on. Then, you can have a wonderful time by listening to entertaining live music and have your favourite food and drinks in a relaxing atmosphere.
Open daily from 6 pm to 2 am.
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