Shopping malls Thailand

The market of all superlatives. The Department of Commerce estimates that 200,000 people visit Chatuchak every weekend. More than 9,000 shops, stands, stalls, gargotes are gathered there. You can find everything from clothes to furniture, art objects, antiques, plants, flowers... and even animals! Prices are quite low. Impossible not to find happiness and a souvenir to take home. A must in Bangkok.

With its 240,000 square metres of retail space and 370 stores and restaurants, this shopping mall, which opened in early 2009, is one of the largest waterfront shopping centers in Asia! For window-shopping enthusiasts. Several fashion brands are present on site. There's also a department store where you can buy your groceries. Stores for electronics and telephony, and restaurants serving cuisine from all over the world. Arcade games are available for young and old alike! Events take place regularly.

With 550,000 square meters, CentralWorld is recognized as the largest shopping center in Southeast Asia. This huge complex houses more than 500 shops, numerous restaurants of all kinds, cinemas and a bowling alley. A showcase for contemporary Asian fashion, the gallery features many popular Thai brands, which can even be found in Paris, such as Flynow or Sugar Pop. Prices are of course more interesting in Thailand. Many western brands are also present.

Ultra-modern shopping centre, decorated with various famous monuments of very large sizes. The San Francisco bridge, a London underground station, the Champs-Élysées... For the rest, hundreds of shops of famous brands on several floors, several restaurants and cafés, a small supermarket, a spa, a games room... And also, for the practical side, the air conditioning and absolutely impeccable toilets on each floor. Terminal 21 is directly connected to the BTS stations of Asok and MTR Sukhumvit.

Always crowded, this shopping centre, which is a bit like a covered market, is very popular with the local clientele and especially with teenagers. It has also become the reference address for tourists who flock here to do their shopping. You can find anything and everything here, with especially a floor dedicated exclusively to smartphones. Many counterfeits but the seller can confirm if it is an original or a copy.

Located in the heart of Patong, this shopping centre offers many shopping possibilities. Several districts compose it: Silang Boulevard, the Port, Sino Phuket and Phuket Square. Very practical for shopping: many supermarkets and clothing stores, bookshops, computer equipment, souvenirs... There are also restaurants offering various specialities. This place is finally known for its cinema on the top floor, as well as its bowling alley.

The ICONSIAM shopping centre, nicknamed the "mother of all shopping centres", was inaugurated on 10 November 2018. Two towers dominate this 80,000 m² space. There are about 500 shops, 100 restaurants from more than 30 different countries. Located on the bank of the Chao Praya River it is home to the first Takashiyama department store in Bangkok. There is also a park along the shoreline. This is the largest private investment to date. At its inauguration, Alicia Keys sang several songs, and 500 drones lit up the sky!

We could use all the superlatives we can, it wouldn't be enough to describe the gigantic size of this shopping mall. Hundreds of chic boutiques, a department store where countless brands are presented. The cinema complex is luxurious and modern, the ground floor is a gourmet's paradise. In short, we no longer know where to start. Those who don't like shopping can fall back on the aquarium. By the way, the huge bookstore is one of the only ones in the city to offer a wide choice of books in French.

Nearly 1,500 stores, restaurants, bars and even a Ferris wheel overlook the Chao Phraya. This night market attracts untold crowds, and is so successful that there are plans for a new one. Old docks have been converted into stores, and others have been created recently. It's a historic place, where you can stroll through the streets of the Disney, Marvel and Star Wars universes... The easiest way to get there is to take the BTS to Saphan Taksin, then hop on the free shuttle bus to the dock.

Central Udon has rapidly become the city's strategic center. Spread over several levels, it is home to numerous international brand stores: clothing, cafés, food courts, cinemas... Prices are relatively higher than elsewhere, as this kind of place corresponds to a desire to develop Thai consumer society along Western or Japanese lines. This mall also serves as a bus terminal, with a small kiosk in front of the entrance. Other malls: Tupkom Landmark and UD Town.

These two big "western style" shopping malls are located respectively on Assadang and Jomsurangyard avenues. It is more expensive than in the markets, but you can choose real brands and enjoy the air conditioning as a bonus! This can be a good opportunity for a cool stop between your visits. Shops selling clothes, shoes, sports equipment, hi-fi equipment. These two shopping malls have fallen into disuse after the opening of The Mall and Terminal 21.

Located next to the airport, CentralPlaza is a large modern shopping mall with many shops, a cinema complex, and a "Robinson" department store. The latter has the particularity of offering, in addition to the main international brands, its own creations at interesting prices. Another shopping destination not to be missed is the Northern Village, which supports local craftsmen by selling their products.

The Wharf, which means "wharf" in English, is a crossroads between a shopping centre and a market. Adjacent to the beach, it comprises 168 shops with a total sales area of 5,600 m². The architecture is in retro style and there are good restaurants as well as shops of all kinds, all with a view of the sea. No famous brands or chains here, except for Spa Dusita, but rather small artisan shops, local restaurants and large terraces to enjoy the place.

He's the little brother of the big mall in Bangkok, you don't change a formula that works! The latest of the big Malls of Pattaya, with the immoderation that characterizes this kind of shopping malls. A plane is posted at the entrance, on an airport as a forecourt. Several destinations inside form the decorum: Paris, London, Pisa, Tokyo, Los Angeles. You'll even see a replica of the Eiffel Tower! There are dozens of shops, international brands, clothing, restaurants, a cinema...

Funnily enough, in many Thai cities, the main attraction for locals is the big shopping malls. It's true that it's nice to walk around in a cool, air-conditioned environment when it's so hot outside... Korat's Terminal 21, like those in Bangkok's Sukhumvit and Pattaya, is no exception to the rule. Numerous brand-name boutiques, restaurants, cafés, hairdressers, supermarkets, cinemas... A large supermarket is also available to stock up for future excursions.

Located between the lake and Chaweng Beach Road, it is a large shopping mall, with stores on 3 floors and 4 distinct areas: supermarket, restaurants, cafes, ice cream stores, branded clothes stores, game arcade, food court, etc. It's a good place to stroll around, especially on those (rare) rainy days. The entrance on the lake side has a parking lot. In the evening, musicians come and play in front of the entrance, with a very nice bar installed in a Volkswagen van next to it.