Bangkok hotels and travel guide. Hotel reservation for Bangkok city, Thailand.
Thai boxing is both a sport and means of self defense.
Contestants are allowed to use almost any part of their body: feet,
elbows, legs, knees, and shoulders, are all weapons. The playing of
traditional music during bouts makes for even greater excitement. There
are two venues in Bangkok for this type of sport.
Ratchadamnoen
Stadium Tel: (02) 281-4205, Ratchadamnoen Nok Road, open every
Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 06.00 pm., Thursdays at 05.00 pm.
and 09.00 pm., and Sundays, starting at 04.00 pm. and 08.00 pm.
Lumphini Stadium
Tel: (02) 251-4303, Rama IV Road, every Tuesdays and
Fridays from 06.30 pm, Saturday afternoons 05.00-08.00 pm., Saturday
nights from 8.30 pm. International visitors who wish to learn Thai boxing
can contact the Muay Thai Institute, 336/932, Prachathipat, Thanyaburi,
Pathum Thani 12130, Tel: (02) 992-0096-9
Channel 7 Stadium
Behind the Old Northern Bus Terminal (Mor Chit), Bangkok; Tel: 02-272-0201
Fight Schedules: Sunday from 01.45 pm. & 3rd Wednesday of each month starting from 12.00 pm. afternoon.
Ticket Prices: Free admission.
Royal
Turf Club of Thailand, on Phitsanulok Road, Tel: (02) 280-0020-9.
Royal
Bangkok Sports Club, on Henry Dunant Road, Tel: (02) 251-0181-6.
Thailand Equestrian Federation
Phahonyothin, Samsen Nai, Phrayathai, Bangkok. Tel: (02) 710 - 3165 - 66
RBSC Polo Club
Soi Polo, Wireless Rd., Pathumwan, Bangkok; Tel: (02) 252-6731
Orchard Park
Sriwara Rd., Wangthonglang, Pathumwan, Bangkok. Tel: (02) 934 - 4377 - 8
B.E.C Sport Club
Chalerm Phrakiat Ratchakan Thi 9 (Chat San Thahan Ruea) Sukhumvit Soi 103, Sukhumvit Rd.,Prawet, Bangkok. Tel: (02) 328-0273
Siam Paragon
MBK Shopping Center
Is an abbreviation from Mahboonkrong. It’s one of the biggest malls in the Thai capital.
There are more than 2500 shops spread along eight 330-metres long floors. It’s a perfect place to shop for mobile phones
and electronics, furniture, cheap clothing (not of a great quality though!) A wide range of specialty stores and restaurants
is also available.
How to get there:
Take the BTS to the National Stadium station and walk from there.
Bus no. 25, 29, 34, 36, 47, 50, 93, 501
Central World Shopping Complex
The largest outdoor activity square in downtown Bangkok covers an area of 8,000 square metres,
which is ideal for large-scale activities such as The New Year's Countdown party.
It has 400 dancing fountain heads incorporated into the plaza and can accommodate up to 100,000 people per day.
Separated into 6 different shopping Zones, each with unique design and ambiance,
shopper could enjoy myriad shopping experiences and easily locate which zoning they are in or wanted to visit.
The most product is clothing fashion brand name and Cosmetic & Skin care, clinic & health care, Art & handcraft,
Automobile accessories, fabric & accessories, leather goods & shoes, book &
stationery, mobile & service, Electrical & Appliance, silver, jewelry, furniture, etc.
How to get there:
BTS Sky Train to Chidlom Station
Bus no. 25, 29, 34, 36, 47, 50, 93, 501
Bonanza Mall
Bonanza Mall is home to another product of the Siamese people to use services rather well. That's the price of
clothing and accessory in here will be over around Siam Square. Located across MBK. Walk across the sky bridge
on the 2nd/Floor and you will find yourself in a small and crowded shopping plaza.
How to get there:
BTS Sky Train to National Stadium Station / Siam Station
Bus no. 25, 29, 34, 36, 47, 50, 93, 501
Pantip Plaza IT Mall
Pantip Plaza is a six-floor shopping mall devoted to computer gear, and famous for its pirated media
(the bootleg trade is much more low-key than it used to be, but software and DVDs are still widely available).
How to get there:
BTS Sky Train to Ratchathevee Station
Bus no. 2, 11, 23, 60, 93, 140, 505, 511
Narayana Phand (Narai Phand)
Narayana Phand is a Thai handicraft center run by the government, offering a wide array of traditional crafts.
Prices are fairly high and not negotiable, but clearly marked, so this is a good place to see what's on offer
and find out baseline prices before hitting the markets.
How to get there: Narayana Phand is located in the President Tower Arcade on the 973 Ploenchit Road, next to
the Intercontinental Hotel.
How to get there:
BTS Sky Train to Chidlom Station
Bus no. 2, 25, 501, 508, 511, 513
Narayana Phand is located in the President Tower Arcade on the 973 Ploenchit Road, next to the Intercontinental Hotel.
Peninsula Plaza
Peninsula Plaza is shopping center for luxury diamond, crystal Swarovsky, sheer fabrics, antiques and silver,
which is shopping at a large and comfortable as well Erawan for this style can be a source of relaxation as well.
And also a cafe, general store.
How to get there:
BTS Sky Train to Chidlom Station
Bus no. 2, 11, 23, 60, 93, 140, 505, 511
Platinum Fashion Mall
The Platinum Fashion Mall is Thailand largest Fashion Mall and One Stop Wholesale shopping.
This Fashion Mall is designed in the national wholesale shopping concept. This Fashion mall supports many services
for fashion traders and product is clothes, Leathers, accessories, gift shop, miscellaneous etc, retailers and
people such as inventory cargo, outbound and inbound transportations, car parks, elevators and others.
These services help everyone in the Platinum Fashion Mall to more convenient for shopping and trading.
How to get there:
BTS Sky Train to Ratchathevee Station
Bus no. 2, 11, 23, 60, 93, 140, 505, 511
Siam Center / Siam Discovery
Siam Center and Siam Discovery Center are twin shopping malls in Pathum Wan district, Bangkok, Thailand.
Located at the BTS Sky train's Siam Station, the malls are part of a large shopping district being opposite
Siam Square, next to Siam Paragon and adjacent to MBK Center. Both are owned by Siam Piwat Co. Ltd.,
which is a part owner of Siam Paragon with The Mall Group. A sky bridge connects the fourth floor of Siam
Center with Siam Discovery. The latest renovation features a concept of "Magical Glass Box" and gives the
four-story mall a new food court and a market position as a "fashion center" for teenagers and clothing fashion
brand international.
How to get there:
BTS Sky Train to Siam Station
Bus no. 15, 16, 25, 54, 204, 501, 508
Siam Square
Siam Square is a shopping and entertainment area in the Siam District of Bangkok, Thailand. The area connects
to other important shopping centres and links to the other shopping districts by sky bridge, such as Siam
Center/Siam Discovery Center, MBK Center, Siam Paragon, Ratchaprasong shopping district and Sukhumvit.
Aside from chain stores, such as a two-story Watson's pharmacy branch, there is a myriad of shops and boutiques,
selling local designer-label apparel, jewelry, music and bric a brac. The Bonanza Mall, opposite MBK Center,
is a congested warren of stalls selling discounted fashion items for teens and university students.
How to get there:
BTS Sky Train to Siam Station
Bus no. 15, 16, 25, 54, 204, 501, 508
The Emporium
Emporium Shopping Center is the top competitor to Gaysorn Plaza, with lower floors dedicated to brands like Louis
Vuitton and Rolex, but (unlike Gaysorn) it has more affordably priced goods on the upper levels. Emporium also has
a popular food court and a good selection of restaurants on the 5th floor. Go to the cinema on the top floor and you
will find an amazing private library centered around design. You can get a free day pass if you bring your passport.
Spend the day reading amazing books.
Robinson Department Store (Sukhumvit)
Offer a small collection of household items and clothing fashion, plus a good supermarket well stocked with fresh food
items and Japanese cooking ingredients and good service. A food hall is in the basement.
How to get there:
BTS Sky Train to Asoke Station, Exit 1
MRT Subway to Sukhumvit Station, Exit 3
Bus no. 2, 25, 501, 508, 511, 513
The Terminal 21
Embrace the whole new shopping experience in Market Street Style at the extravagant and stylish Terminal 21.
This fantastic department store brings out the unique features of various popular destinations around the globe
such as London, Paris, San Francisco, Hollywood, Tokyo, and Istanbul, and showcases them all in style under one roof.
It is a perfect combination of Fashion, Food, and Film, with more than 600 shops for fashionistas and urbanistas,
including the famous Urbanation. Satisfy your taste buds with a wide variety of tantalising cuisines, and have fun
with loads of entertainments here. One of the most striking features of the building’s interior is certainly its
impressive 36 metre long escalator which connects together all the continents in our welcoming world.
Travelling to the Terminal 21 has never been easier with direct access from both Asoke BTS Skytrain Station and
Sukhumvit MRT Subway Station.
How to get there:
BTS Sky Train to Asoke Station, Exit 1
MRT Subway to Sukhumvit Station, Exit 3
Bus no: 2, 25, 38, 40, 136, 185, 501, 508, 511, 513
K Village
K Village is an Open-Air Shopping Mall located on
Sukhumvit Soi 26 and is already proving to be a popular
hang-out spot with shoppers flocking to check out the
trendy fashion boutiques and dine in its superb selection
of restaurants. Designed as a place to chill out, the mall
is situated in a residential area, with the modern two-storey
buildings surrounded by a tropical garden. The Project started
in 2007 and opened for business in March 2010.
K Village stretches out in two buildings, Building
A and Building B. Building A hosts the Supermarket,
Gourmet Market, well known restaurants such as Wine
Connection, Kuu & Sake Bar, T.House, Len Zen Boat
Noodles, just to name a few. Health & Beauty Spas,
Hair Salons can also be found in Building A on the
upper floor. Building B comprises mostly of Cafe &
Restaurants with a highlights of K Mode Mini Fashion
Shops on the lower floor next to the parking lot.
How to get there:
BTS Sky Train to Prompong Station and via Motorcycle.
Silom Complex Shopping Plaza
Chamchuri Square
Chamchuri Square is Silom’s newest shopping mall where you can find everything you need and more. It is also a centre for
education, business and international cuisine from Chinese and Japanese through Korean and Vietnamese to American and European.
How to get there:
Chamchuri square is located on the Rama IV Road nearby MRT Sam Yan station.
Patpong Night Bazaar
Patpong road has turned out to be a busy place for
shopping at night in the night bazaar. A lot of traders
come in the evening and even at 8-9 p.m. to assemble
their small outdoor shops.
Walking along this area is an exciting event for visitors.
Many kinds of products, e.g. clothing, leather bags,
watches, handicrafts, ceramic, wood carving, paintings,
etc. are sold every night.
Not only the night bazaar, Patpong area offers many
kinds of entertainment, bars, beer bars, discotheques,
pubs, a-go-go dancing, and shows.
The Silom Galleria
The Silom Galleria is known as "Art & Craft Center", as it is a home to a vast array of a good quality jewelry
(the most precious gemstones from around the Kingdom are available), antiques (Inherited eastern arts and Thai
art products that reflect traditional Thai ways of life and design ideas), arts (Many Thai artists paintings are
exhibited here, showcasing the artistic potential of this country’s artwork. International pieces are also on display)
and amulets.
How to get there:
The Silom Galleria is located on the Silom Road. Take the MRT to the Silom Station or Sala Daeng station.
Walk along the Silom Road. The Galleria will be on your left between Pramuan Street and Soi 21.
The City Viva
Gaysorn Plaza
Gaysorn Plaza is a premier luxury shopping mall offering brands like Armani, Gucci,
Tiffany among many others. The top floors have a good selection of Thai handicrafts and antiques distinguished by
their high quality and fairly high prices too.
Central Chidlom
Central Chidlom is a large department store. It is the flagship store of the Central Group and opened it doors in 1973.
The store has a total of 8 floors and sells many luxury products. It opens from 10.00 am. to 10.00 pm. daily and can be
easily reached by either BTS Sky train or several city buses. There is also an adequate car-park, which usually has
parking space available, but due to the heavy traffic in downtown Bangkok, not many people choose to utilize it.
How to get there:
Take BTS to Chidlom Station via a walkway
Bus no. 2, 25, 501, 508, 511, 513
All Seasons Place
All Seasons is the place to go for a good retail mix with anchor department stores, clothing boutiques, custom tailoring,
art shop, gallery, antique shop, jewelry, watches sporting products and accessories, stationery/book stores, a wide selection
of banking services, spa, health care and clinics, wine cellar, supermarket and many, many more!
How to get there:
BTS Sky Train to Ploenchit Station
Bus no. 2, 25, 501, 508, 511, 513
Amarin Plaza
Amarin Plaza is another great shopping mall located in the hart of Bangkok - Ratchaprasong shopping district.
It has five floors of shops offering home decor, fine furniture, jewelry, electronics and fashion. The Naraiphand
outlet offers Thai handicrafts and souvenirs. The shopping mall has a variety of restaurants and a spa.
How to get there:
BTS Sky Train to Chidlom Station
Bus no. 2, 25, 501, 508, 511, 513
India Emporium
J Avenue
J Avenue is considered to be the first lifestyle shopping centre of Thailand that perfectly caters to the modern lifestyle
of the new generations. With the Non Mall Format that differentiates itself from ordinary shopping malls, the trendy J Avenue
was designed with distinctive features together with an emphasis on the convenience and cleanliness like most shopping malls
in Japan. Alongside dynamic use of space, this superb outdoor mall doesn’t only come with a number of eclectic shopping outlets
and stores with extensive range of products and services, but also a wide variety of upscale restaurants, supermarket, and
entertainment hotspots.
The Market Place
Situated in Soi Thonglor 3, The Market Place offers a wide range of international restaurants, a supermarket and plenty
of fast food outlets. Office workers gather in the modern coffee shops at lunchbreaks and at the restaurants after works,
while teenagers tend to head straight for franchises such as McDonalds and Burger King.
How to get there:
Take the BTS Skytrain to the Thonglor Station or the MRT Subway to the Sukhumvit Station
Park Lane Bangkok
Located just a five-minute walk away from Bangkok’s Ekkamai
BTS skytrain station, Park Lane Bangkok is a small community
mall, which is packed with a wide variety of restaurants and
stores offering an array of goods and services.
Park Lane Bangkok’s architecture is quite distinctive,
so it stands out from the other buildings in the
neighborhood. Painted white, the building includes
several partially open walkways and features numerous
Roman-style columns and archways. There’s also a small
garden based within a centrally-located outdoor area,
where shoppers can take a break and enjoy the pleasant
view, which includes fountains and swathes of lush
greenery.
How to get there:
Take the BTS Skytrain to the Ekkamai Station and walk from BTS just 5 minutes
Asiatique The Riverfront
River City Shopping Complex
Situated next to the Si Phraya Pier on the Thonburi bank of the Chaophraya River, the River City Shopping
Complex is one of Bangkok’s most luxurious shopping malls. Featuring four floors or art, antiques and crafts
from Thailand, Cambodia, Myanmar, Laos, China and Vietnam, visitors can shop for just about anything and
everything from carved wooden furniture to Buddha images and Thai silk. Monthly auctions are held here on
the first Saturday of each month and this is a great time to pick up a bargain or two.
How to get there:
Take the BTS Skytrain to Saphan Taksin station and then the
free River City Boat Service or bus number 36.
Central Plaza Grand Rama 9
Central Plaza Grand Rama 9 houses an ideal location in one of Bangkok’s most prominent business and commercial districts.
Covering over 214,000 square metres, the massive Central Plaza Grand Rama 9 places emphasis on creating a shopping
experience that matches harmoniously with modern lifestyle of urban people. Not only packed with a wide variety of both
Thai and International brand name products and stores, this superb shopping complex also boasts a broad selection of
mouth-watering cuisines from all over the world.
Esplanade
The Esplanade contains a series of premium shops. Other attractions include, but are not limited to California
Wow Experience Fitness Club, Sub Zero ice-skating rink, An indoor skate park, restaurants etc.
How to get there:
MRT Subway to Thailand Cultural Centre Station
Bus no. 136, 137, 185, 136, 137, 179, 185, 206, 514, 517
Fortune Town or IT City
Fortune Town also known as IT City is definitely one of the greatest places to buy electronics in Bangkok.
Second floor of the mall has a huge mobile phones section. This large shopping center has a big supermarket/department
store Tesco Lotus, barber shops, many standalone restaurants and a food court.
How to get there:
MRT Subway to Rama 9 Station
Bus no. 136, 137, 185, 206, 514, 517
Robinson Ratchadapisek
Robinson Ratchadapisek is conveniently situated on Ratchadapisek Road, in one of Bangkok’s prominent commercial and
entertainment districts. The grand shopping mall offers numerous choices of trendy products and services from leading
Thai and International brands. Fulfilling every need of the shoppers and consumers of all age and level, Robinson
Ratchadapisek is also known for its broad range of high quality fashion items from clothes, accessories, cosmetics,
perfume, to name but a few. A number of delectable dining venues are also plentiful here.
How to get there:
MRT Subway to Thailand Cultural Centre Station
Bus no. 122, 136, 137, 157, 163, 179, 185, 206, 514, 517, 529
Mansion 7
Mansion 7 is a theme mall with a bizarre twist. It’s dark,
creepy, and ‘haunted’ by a legend about its late owner’s
daughter – so the story goes. The ghost resides in the Dark
Mansion, the mall’s main attraction, while the neglected
garden awaits you with unique shops and restaurants. From
the main entrance on Ratchadapisek Road, Mansion 7 stands
like a giant nest with a claw waiting to gobble up passers-by.
Upon entering, the Neglected Garden greets you with a
fascinating range of shops and eateries.
Beyond the garden is the playground zone, a large
fairground space lit by a blood-red moon, surrounded
by more theme restaurants and bars. The main highlight,
the two-storey Dark Mansion or haunted house, awaits at
the far end with its curiously creepy façade – and
occasional shrieks and screams from those still ‘trapped’ inside.
How to get there:
MRT Subway to Huai Khwang Station via a walkway
Opening Hours: Sun-Thu 12.00 pm. – 12.00 am. And Fir-Sat 12.00 am. – 02.00 am.
Central Ladprao
JJ Mall
JJ Mall is a huge air-conditioned shopping centre located in the heart of Chatuchak district. The shopping complex is
located next to the Chatuchack Market. All shop zones have been interlinked to ensure that pleasurable experience for
shoppers. The offered products comprise of: crafts, leather, OTOP, clothing, shoes, bags, cosmetics, home furniture
jewelry etc.
How to get there:
MRT Subway to Chatuchak Park Station / Kanphaeng phet Station
Bus no. 3, 26, 34, 38, 49, 58, 77, 96, 122, 134, 136, 138, 145, 157, 158, 170, 508, 510, 512, 517
Union Mall
Union Mall is the northern's Bangkok shopping centre. The mall has eight floors with a total of 150 000 Sq.m of space.
Furthermore, it houses some 1240 booths, shops and entertainment services, an international food court, a selection
of fast food chains, entertainment areas, tutorial schools, a fitness centre, and a supermarket.
How to get there:
MRT Subway to Phahon Yothin Station
Bus no. 96, 145, 502, 517
Don muang Airport
Future Park Rangsit
One of the largest shopping malls in the whole of Asia, Future Park Rangsit can be found on Phaholyothin Road.
This enormous venue contains branches of some of Thailand's leading department stores such as Big C, TOPS and Robinsons.
Visitors in search of entertainment will find an EGV cinema here as well as branches of popular Western restaurants
such as McDonalds, KFC and Burger King.
How to get there:
Take bus number 13, 29, 34, 59, 95, 504
IT Square (Lak Si)
Featuring more than 300 different shops, this is a paradise for technology geeks as all the shops here specialize in
computers and accessories. Whether you're looking for the latest piece of kit at a low, low rate or want parts to
vamp up your own mean machine, IT Square is the place to go. There are also a number of service centres here, where
experts are on hand to aid and assist when things go wrong.
How to get there:
IT Square is located in Chanwattana
Bus routes 39, 510, 520
Zeer (Rangsit)
One of the biggest IT shopping malls in the whole of Thailand, Zeer covers more than 80,000 square meters.
In addition to hundreds of stalls selling hardware, software and accessories, visitors will find plenty of
entertainment venues here such as an ice rink, two bowling centres, a snooker room and no fewer than five cinemas.
Prices are considerably lower than in many other parts of the world, meaning that those who want the latest
technology without having to pay through the nose for it will be in their element here.
How to get there:
Zeer is located on Phaholyothin Road an visitors can take bus no. 29, 34, 39, 59, 95, 185, 503, 510, 513, 520
Opening hours : 10.00 am. - 09.00 pm.
Suvarnbhumi Airport
Paradise Park
Created under the concept "The Oasis of Srinakarin", with the budget worth over 2 billion baht, the Paradise Park
is praised as the greatest shopping paradise of Eastern Bangkok. The Shopping Complex, a grand transformation of
the former Seri Centre Shopping Centre, is positioned on Srinakarin Road, with plenty to cater to a wide range of
shoppers and the family members of all ages. Enhancing the modern lifestyles as well as providing fun shopping
opportunities, the Paradise Park offers over 700 stores of leading Thai and International brands and a wide variety
of dining venues with various cuisines. Its prime location lies adjacent to, “Suan Luang Rama 9”, the lush garden
which serves as a central green area in the community. This very same park is also the inspiration for this splendid
shopping centre’s both interior and exterior design. The evidence is clearly shown in its unique style of décor with
large plantations and flower gardens being placed within the boundary of the complex, making every visit even more
pleasant and enjoyable.
How to get there:
Bus no: 133, 145, 206, 207,537
Central Plaza (Bangna)
One of Thailand’s best-loved shopping malls, Central Plaza has branches all over Thailand. The branch at Bang Na is
particularly large as this is one of the area’s main shopping malls. Consisting of eight different levels, visitors
will find everything from clothes, to electronic equipment here. The top floor also contains a large cinema, while
fast food outlets and restaurants are located on every level on Central Plaza Bang Na.
How to get there:
Central Plaza Bangna is located next to BTS Sky Train station Udomsuk. It is also possible to take bus number 38,
46, 48, 132, 139, 145, 46, 365, 207, 1141, 552, 550, 552A
Seacon Square
Located just 14kms from Suvarnabhumi Airport, the Seacon Square shopping mall can be found on Srinakarin Road.
This large shopping mall was opened in 1994 by HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirinhorn and features a wide range of
internationally recognized stores such as Tesco and Boots as well as fast food outlets, restaurants and entertainment options.
How to get there:
Seacon Square is located next to BTS Sky Train station On Nut. It is also possible to take bus number 145, 206
The Nine
"The Nine" or "The Nine Neighborhood Center" is a superb shopping complex created under the distinctive concept of
'Tropical Village', blending together the dimensional architecture, environmental-friendly design, and pure nature.
This semi-outdoor complex is enriched with lush tropical vegetations providing great ambience with cool breeze and
fine air ventilation. This eclectic style shopping complex offers fun modern lifestyle with over 200 shops of goods
and services, to cater to the varied needs of the residents in the neighborhood. A great number of eating and drinking
outlets is abundant here. Ideally located on Rama 9 Road, the Nine Neighborhood Center comprises 4 zones including
Lifestyle Zone; Delicious Cuisine Zone; Beauty and Fashion Zone; and Learning Zone.
How to get there:
The Nine is situated adjacent to Rama 9 Soi 41. It can be accessed through Ramkhamhaeng Road, or from the 2nd State Expressway
Sri rat Suburban Network Expressway. If you travel from downtown, take the Rama 9 route, and then access the connected route
via the motorway. After the tollbooth, then go past the junction that leads to Ramkhamhaeng. Go straight towards Srinakarin,
and then take the first exit. On Rama 9 Road, there will be a sign "The Nine" clearly displayed. You really can't miss it!
The Paseo
One of the newest shopping malls to grace the area around Suvarnabhumi Airport and On Nut, The Paseo contains
a wide assortment of shops and stores, with international brands such as The Body Shop, Boots and Tesco.
Those who like to shop will be able to spend several hours browsing for bargains, while other entertainment
options include visiting the cinema, karaoke and bowling.
How to get there:
The Paseo is located next to BTS Sky Train station Udomsuk.
CDC: Crystal Design Center
"Crystal Design Center", also widely known as "CDC", is the first and the most comprehensive and integrated design center in
Thailand and Asia. The marvelous architecture and décor were created by famous Thai and International architects. Offering
superb lifestyle shopping experience, the contemporary style Crystal Design Center showcases a broad range of architectural,
interior, decorating, and construction products. Alongside the posh spectacular landscape, each part of the Centre is creatively
designed with distinctive character. CDC is a one-stop shopping destination for consumers, designers, architects, builders,
decorators, project owners, importers, and exporters in sourcing new and innovative materials as well as keeping up-to-date
on new design trends. The Center features product showrooms, exhibition and conference facilities, a design library, office
space, and a wide range of restaurants including numerous retail stores. From 2,000 interior design brands, a micro-brewery,
to an impressively scrumptious cheesecake, the fantastic CDC has more than plenty to satisfy everyone.
The Mall Shopping Center Bangkapi
The Mall Shopping Center Bangkapi is a shopping center in the Bangkapi district of Bangkok, Thailand.
It is owned and operated by The Mall Group. On the top floor of the mall is a large waterpark.
On the 4th floor of the mall is SF Cinema City.
How to get there:
Bus no. 8, 27, 44, 92, 96, 122, 126, 137, 145, 156, 502, 514, 518
Chocolate Ville
This is the village of food. Located on the Kaset-Nawamin
Road, Km.11 10. The new restaurant lies in small village
with more than 20 beautiful buildings that will serve you
fusion and international food. Since Chocolate Ville is a
village, you can choose to sit in houses, barnyard, post
office, or even the church that you will get the different
atmospheres.
How to get there:
From Kaset-Nawamin Road drive or take a taxi to Pattavikorn Market. Chocolate Ville will be on your left.
Nawamin Festival Walk
Bewilderment is the initial reaction to Nawamin Festival Walk,
located right next to Nawamin City Avenue, with its confounding
layout and a design that reeks of some misplaced middle-American
outdoor theme park (there’s even a giant windmill at the entrance).
But get past the random, off-beat theme, and there’s reason to
give it more than a cursory glance, with some old favorites and
new finds. Crowds vary from Thonglor’s hip teens and university
students to young office workers and hi-so moms. And like the
myriad other community malls in the city, it, too, aims to meet
all needs, boasting restaurants, cafes, clothing stores, late
night drink spots-even a barbershop and skin-care center.
How to get there:
Bus no. 178
From Phaholyothin drive or take a taxi to Prasoet Manukit Road.
Nawamin Festival Walk located on the left
hand and near Nawamin City Avenue
Nawamin City Avenue
A trendy open-air shopping center concerned for the unique
lifestyle concept of lushly landscaped town. Nawamin City
Avenue gathers hip restaurants, upscale supermarket and a
variety of fashionable and well-know retails.
How to get there:
Bus no. 178
From Phaholyothin drive or take a taxi to Prasoet Manukit Road.
Nawamin Festival Walk located on the left
hand and near Nawamin City Avenue
The Circle Ratchapruek
A new open-air lifestyle mall on Bangkok's Ratchaphruek
Road called simply "The Circle" is doing the unthinkable:
bringing hardcore urban shoppers out of the city and into
the suburbs.
The Circle was designed to look like a European high street.
Sort of. It's really a mish mash of aesthetics,
with graffiti-like murals on walls, cobblestone walkways,
black iron lamps, contemporary fountains and funky
pastel-colored shop exteriors.
This is what makes it unique from Bangkok's
other "community" malls, and explains the sudden
influx of shoppers to an area that not too long
ago was a deserted jungle on the Thonburi side of
Bangkok.
These days there are more pricey DSLR cameras on
the streets of The Circle than at the end of a
runway at a fashion show. It's become a hot spot
for amateur photogs, magazine shoots and even Thai
engagement photos, which means the going can be
tough as you try to stay out of people’s shots.
How to get there:
Bus no. 127 124 125 123 146 149 28 and then to continue with Taxi.
Mega Bangna
Chatuchak Weekend Market
Chitralada Shops
Founded by the Support Foundation of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, are situated in the
Grand Palace,
Vimanmek Mansion,
Bangkok International Airport, and
some leading hotels.
Narayana Phand Pavilion
Siam
Park City Tel: (02) 919-7200-19# 232
Dream World Tel: (02) 533-1152,
533-1147, situated at km.7 of Rangsit-Ongkharak Road, houses a European
style plaza, miniature land of major world legends, and exciting playing
machines.
- It is open daily from 10.00 a.m.-5.00 p.m. On holidays
it is open until 7.00 pm. Admission fee is 450 Baht per person.
Siam Ocean World
A new attractions in downtown Bangkok. Open in December 2005, Siam Ocean
World will be the largest aquarium in Southeast Asia. With world-standard
exhibits and features, the aqaruim comprises a 270-degree acrylic under ocean
tunnel, a panoramic oceanarium with a 360-degree view through a 10.5 metre
diametre fishbowl, an 8-metre deep reef tank and a rainforest display. More
than 400 species or 30,000 marine animals including Penguins, Blue Ring Octopus,
Gray Nurse Sharks, Elephant Nose Sharks, Leafy Sea Dragons and Giant Spider
Crab can be seen.
Indoor amusement parks are also in some
major leading department stores such as:
- Future Park Bang
Khae, Phetkasem Road, Tel: (02) 454-8500
- The Mall Bang Khae, Phetkasem
Road, Tel: (02) 454-0061
- Seacon Square, Srinakarintara Road, Tel:
(02) 721-9444
- Central City Bang Na, Km. 3 Bang Na-Trat Road, Tel: (02)
361-0888
- Fashion Island, Km. 10 Raminthra Road, Tel: (02) 947-5000
The National Theater is located
on Na Phra That Road next to the National Museum.
- Call (02) 224-1342
for a current program.
Thailand Cultural Center, on Ratchadaphisek
Road, is a fully integrated venue for social education and cultural
activities.
- Call (02) 247-0028 ext.109 for a current program.
Chalerm Krung Royal Theatre is located
on Charoen Krung Road (New Road) near the Old Siam Plaza. That dramas
and plays are usually held while Khon or Thai musical dance drama is
a special event that is staged occasionally.
Khon is Thailand’s classical masked dance that is regarded as one of the most
refined of performing arts. It was originally limited to the royal court. Performances
are extremely expensive to produce, requiring lavish costumes, elaborate masks and
headgear, and stage accessories that require highly skilled craftsmen to create.
The scenes performed in the traditional Khon are taken from the Ramakien, a series
of significant episodes in Thai literature based on the Indian epic of classical mythology
the Ramayana that greatly influenced the literature of almost all nations in Southeast Asia.
- Call (02) 2258757-8,
222-1325 for more information.
Siam Niramit Ratcha da Theatre
Siam Niramit is a unique 2000-seat theatre offering the 80-minute show featuring
three stories of Thailand's cultural heritage. The three parts are Journey Back into
History, Journey Beyond Imagination: The Three Realms and Journey Through Joyous
Festivals. The theatre has state-of-the-art technology and the show is packed with
special effects. The show is packed with stunning special effects. The spectacle
starts everyday at 8pm, but visitors are advised to arrive one hour earlier to join a
free guided tour to a Thai village in the complex. The compound comprises of
restaurants and souvenir shops as well.
- Call 0 2649 9222
Joe Louis, Traditional Thai Puppet Theatre
Joe Louis Puppet Theatre, the last of the kingdom’s traditional Thai small puppets
troupe, was awarded the ‘Best Traditional Performance Award’ in recognition of
the troupe’s presentation of The Myth of Rahu and the Lunar Eclipse at the 10th
World Festival of Puppet Art held in Prague, Czech Republic, during June 1-10, 2006.
Patravadi Theatre, near Wat Rakhang,
Thon Bun. Renowned for its lavish productions, this outdoor theatre
has gained popularity through its modern adaptations of classical Asian
literature, with each play demonstrating an ingenious blend of various
theatrical techniques. Showtime is on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
- Call (02) 412-7287-8 for a current program
Bangkok Playhouse on Phetchabun
Road. The theatre hosts modern dramas.
- Call (02) 679-8548, 319-7641-4
for a current program.
Queen Sirikit National Convention Center
Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition
Center
8 Km. 1 Bang Na-Trat Road, Phrakhanong.
- For more
information, call (02) 749-3939-60 or visit www.bitec.net
The International Buddhist Meditation Center,
Wat Mahathat, Tha Phrachan, Tel: (02) 623-6326
The World Fellowship of Buddhists,
616 Sukhumvit Soi 24, Tel. (02) 661-1284-7
Association for the Science of Creative
Intelligence, 18th floor, Rajpark Building, Sukhumvit Soi 21,
Tel: (02) 258-3257
Young Buddhist Association of Thailand,
58/8 Soi 54 (Soi Thipniyom 2), Phetkasem Road, Phasi Charoen, Tel: (02)
413-1706
House of Dhamma, 26/9 Ladphrao Soi
15 (Soi Chomphon), Tel: (02) 511-0439
Thai Traditional Massage
This therapeutic
and highly soothing form of massage purportedly evolved from rishis
(forest-dwelling Brahmin hermit ascetics) who relieved the physical
stress of extended periods of meditation by adopting certain postures.
Wat Pho is the best known center for
massages and massage tuition. Call (02) 221-2974 for more information
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