It is not one of the favored tourist places, but it is for sure the favored meeting place of our golden, lovely, pimpled youth.Saturday and Sunday all those students who are not burdened by their (mostly useless) homework, meet for a chat, an ice cream and a bit of music in Siam Square.It is also a good place for shopping: some of the largest shopping centers and department stores are in this area and they are the favored tourist destination of bangkokians.To go thare get on the sky train. The station is Siam, of course. … [Read more...]
Shopping Streets in Bangkok
February 10, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Thailand is a paradise for shoppers. Regular visitors to Asia know that, in many ways, Bangkok beats Hong Kong and Singapore for deals in terms of handicrafts, textiles, gems, jewellery, art and antiques. Nowhere else will you find the same selection, quality and price. Fixed prices are the norm in department stores but at most other pleaces bargainging is a common practice and prices may be reduced by as much as thirty percent. Shopping Streets Bangkok has many shopping streets, where you can buy just about anything from clothes, souvenirs, all kinds of antique and electrical goods. Generally, you can obtain a final figure ten-to-thirty percent lower than the original asking price. Much depends upon your skills and the shopkeeper's mood. With patience, and a broad smile, you will not only get a better price, you will also come to recognize shopping in Bangkok as an art-form! Here is a selection of the many. Phat Phong Night Market (Phat Phong Road) Apart from the colorful night life, where an amazing variety of bars, clubs, discotheques and other exotic venues exist, there is a pulsating night market to attract all-night revelers. This is where you can buy clothing and souvenirs of all kinds. … [Read more...]
