Shopping in Thailand... An Experience of a lifetime

This spectacular cultural city is enchanting with its glitzy shopping paradise, bustling street markets, nightlife entertainment and breathtaking architecture and scenery.

Infuse your senses:

Discover the multitude of memorable qualities that Thailand has to offer, from taking an unforgettable train trip across the notorious River Kwai Bridge, admiring the traditional sport of Thai kick-boxing, escaping the chaotic streets and experiencing the conventional technique of meditation with the impressive number of temples and meditation centres.

Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, is a metropolis of both old and new juxtaposed to create a combination of historic and modern elements. A place where tradition and fashion blend together in a harmonious way exhibited by the trendy boutiques, swanky shopping centres and plazas, so if you want street fashion or high-end kitsch, Bangkok is Thailand’s haven for retail therapy.

Shopping in Bangkok is an experience to thrill and delight the most discerning of shoppers. From the gleaming chrome and towering size of modern, air-conditioned department stores, to the hustle and bustle of its famous buzzing street markets, Bangkok has all kinds of places to blow your mind and even your budget. With everything from antiquities and the latest pair of trainers to designer jewellery available, Bangkok has an equally exhaustive, and potentially exhausting, variety of things to buy. From the legendary MBK shopping centre (Mah Boon Krong), with eight floors packed full of everything you could ever need or want it’s a beehive of activity. The sophisticated Emporium shopping centre is like a glossy magazine come to life. With three floors solely dedicated to fashion you will feel like you’re in style heaven. Exclusive world-class brand names dominate and line the walls- fashionistas this is your playground.

If you’re looking for a raw shopping experience then you may wish to venture to Bangkok’s Chatuchak market, one of the biggest markets in the world and covering an amazing 35 acres of land, this truly is the gem of Thailand’s crown jewels. Open every Saturday and Sunday, awaiting bargain hunters who want to put their bartering skills to the test and choose to delve in and soak up all that this immense market has to offer. If you want a more organised approach you can pick up a map and adventure through the never-ending maze of crowded narrow alleys or if you want to get lost in the slightly organised chaos you are in for an adrenaline rush and head spinning experience.

For nature lovers, a visit to Kanchanaburi is the perfect place to witness some spectacular sights. You can drift down the stream watching captivating scenery, pass the River Kwai Bridge and pay homage to the Buddha’s Footprint. Also located nearby is Lop Buri, which is famous for shrines in the Khmer style, of which the remains of famous palaces of the 17th century as well as various sunflower fields can all be appreciated from a distance.

Infuse your taste buds:

Without a doubt Thai food has earned its name for boasting some of the best Asian cuisines in the world. The combinations are essentially a marriage of old Eastern and Western influences harmoniously blended into something unique.

If you want to eat on the go there is plenty of choice with the food and push carts lining the streets. They tend to make the same dishes everyday so if you find something truly delicious then you know where to locate it again. Some of the carts stay permanently in the same place while some move around from frenzied street to the less hectic ones, have no fear though you will easily be able to find them as they either yell, bang or even ring a bell to let you know where they are.

Some well known restaurants that ooze with local traditional culinary delights are The Baan Khanitha, which notoriously serves the best authentic Thai food in the world. Located along Ploenchit Road, it can be found without difficulty and is well worth a visit. Another restaurant worthy of a visit is the Mango Tree restaurant situated in the Patpong area away from the commotion of Bangkok city and provides a nice quiet, relaxed eating experience with a tropical garden and exotic ambience.

No other city in Asia rivals Thailand for its nightlife with some of the best clubs that play live music and open till late in the night what more could you want. The cabaret shows are equally as popular and offer a wide array of entertaining performances. Other locations include the beaches that are the most sought after nightlife locations, not just for great bars and clubs but also for the waterfront views.

Thailand has an abundance of attractive features and is always growing and adapting- what more could you ask for from a magnificent magical city?