8 Best Places to Shop in Bangkok, Thailand (Updated 2024)

Bangkok is one of the best cities to shop in the world! Bangkok has a fantastic selection of huge modern shopping centers with hip international and Asian fashion design brands. And once you step out on the streets you can continue to shop all kinds of cool and cheap stuff at markets and night markets. 

I haven’t found any other city in the world with this kind of awesome combination of markets and malls (Vietnam comes second so far). One minute you can shop for cheap local designs at one of the many markets in Bangkok, and the next minute, luxury brands like Louis Vuitton and Chanel can be found in a shopping mall nearby. Shopping in Bangkok is cheap and enjoyable

It can, however, be a bit difficult and overwhelming to find the best shopping in Bangkok since the city has so many shopping malls and markets. I’m not a big shopper, but I was so awestruck by the sheer number of malls that I had to write about them. So here’s a brief info article about shopping in the city.

Electronics

1. MBK Center (Siam)

If you want to buy a new phone or tablet, the MBK Center is the place to go. Shopping in Bangkok is a one-of-a-kind experience. You won’t find any place in Bangkok that offers a higher concentration of phone shops and everything that is connected to that (cases, batteries, accessories, sim cards, software). You can even get the phone screen you broke while rushing to the airport fixed!

2. Pantip Plaza (Pratunam)

Pantip Plaza is a paradise for any kind of computer shopping. It has the widest range of laptops, desktop computers and accessories from speakers, keyboards, computer screens to hard disks and mainboards. You can’t find any kind of computer electronics cheaper elsewhere in Bangkok.

3. Fortune Town IT Mall (Rama 9)

 You can find the most diverse range of electronic products in the IT Mall of the Fortune Town building. If you are out for a new TV or a digital camera you might want to come here as you probably can’t get it somewhere cheaper in Bangkok.

Clothes

The things to buy in Bangkok are countless in variety and endless in quantity.

4. Gaysorn Bangkok

Gaysorn is a luxurious white marble , gleaming chrome complex  offering a wide range of top-end clothing. 

5. Siam Paragon

From sporty yellow Ferrari branded glasses to a pair of Jimmy Choo shoes, Siam Paragon is a shopping mall without rival for upscale purchases.MBK Shopping Center -The multi-storey MBK is popular with both tourists and locals. Eight floors packed with 2,000 shops that sell everything from high-end brands to retail clothing. At one end of this shopping area you will also find souvenirs.

Souvenirs

If you’re looking for a souvenir shop near you, consider exploring local markets, tourist spots, or shopping districts. When considering where to buy souvenirs in Bangkok, Thailand remains one of the world’s more affordable destinations. However, it’s essential to note that prices have experienced an increase in recent years. Despite this, Bangkok remains a fantastic locale for souvenir shopping, offering a diverse range of items that capture the essence of Thailand’s vibrant culture and rich heritage.

But shop at these inexpensive souvenir shops, and the cost will be the least of your worries. You may not have enough room in your suitcase. BUT! Don’t forget to bargain.

6. Chatuchak Weekend Market

When it comes to where to buy cheap souvenirs in Bangkok, one standout destination is a must-visit. With over 15,000 stalls, this shopping haven caters to every souvenir seeker, offering a wide array of affordable Thai keepsakes.

At Chatuchak, you’ll find hundreds of stalls selling Thai silk scarves, Thai silk shawls, wood carvings, incense, jewelry, silk pillow covers, artwork, paintings, vases, wooden boxes, Buddha statues, ceramic ware – just about every souvenir made in Thailand is available at Chatuchak.

7. Talad Rot Fai (The Train Market) 

A wonderful Bangkok souvenir market recent addition to Bangkok’s night market scene is the Talad Rot Fai, or ‘Train Market’, which sells tons of unusual Thai antiques from the 70s and 80s, Thai t-shirts and clothing, snacks, and candy, and even old car parts and radios.  You can find here one of the cheap souvenir shops in Bangkok. 

If you want to buy a Thai souvenir that’s not only dirt cheap but truly unusual, Talad Rot Fai is the best place to buy it. Plus, it’s cool – packed full of food and drink stalls and has a party atmosphere so, if you’re looking for something to do on a Saturday or Sunday evening in Bangkok, this is the place to shop, eat and drink.

8. Siam Square

This is the hangout spot for teenagers and university students and is packed with tiny boutiques, market stalls and shops selling clothing, shoes, t shirts, hats, bags, belts, purses, jewelry, CDs, DVDs, posters, hand-painted items – and some of it is even made by local Thai artists or Thai university students. This is one of the best place to buy souvenirs in Bangkok so don’t miss it!