18 Jan
Bangkok Shopping Post
It’s that time of the week again. I got agitated at Sunday night and felt like I needed a dose of holiday cheers. Let’s talk about something uplifting then. How does Bangkok’s shopping sounds like?
Shopping is a real adventure in Bangkok; you can get almost everything and anything at a dirt cheap price. Change of clothes? Don’t bother! Just bring along a big luggage with lots of room and a big hand carry bag. Even the lingeries are cheaper, especially Wacoal because the products were locally produced. Toiletries? You can always go to Boots and most Unilever products are cheaper in Thailand.
Tempted yet? Let’s go through some of the markets/malls that I went on my last Bangkok trip.
Suan Lum Night Bazaar. It is a large and colourful market with nicely decorated stalls. This explains why the same wares command a slightly higher price if compared to Chatuchak Weekend Market. However, my sisters and I love this area where all the young Thai designers showcase their work and talent. You can get some unique designed pieces for only 390 baht to 590 baht.
For food lovers, there is a large food court with a live band every night. Just enjoy your sip of beer and relax if you are too tired from all the walking.
MBK Mall is probably one of the oldest shopping mall in Bangkok but it is a good place for bargain hunting. The mall is filled with tiny boutiques selling not so hip clothes, shoes and all kinds but we went on a bag buying frenzy instead! Most of the nicer bags/clutches here are selling for 199 baht (ONLY!!). My best buy has to be this RM 20 (199 baht) Chanel inspired chained handbag of great quality and design.
For geeks and gadget lovers, the whole 4th floor of MBK mall is dedicated to electronic gadgetry. A good place for the BFs to kill some time here.
Big C Supermarket. If you have some time to spare, go to the massive supermarket with everything from food to household furnishings and electronics. I got some of my favourite snacks such as Lay’s, Chupa Chups, tao kae noi crispy seaweed snack, Pocky and Koh-Kae Peanut Snack at a much cheaper price here.
MBK mall and Big C is conveniently located at Petchburi area. Other shopping malls in the vicinity include the City Complex, Pratunam Center, CentralWord, Gaysorn, Erawan Bangkok, Amarin Plaza, Siam Paragon, Siam Discovery Center and Siam Square. Other than shopping, you can also engage in some touristy activities such as taking a picture with a Thai Ronald Mcdonald.
Or pray to the Four-Faced Buddha at The Erawan Shrine. This place is famous for granting your prayers and wishes.
Most of the streets in the city center are also decorated and illuminated for Christmas. Great photo opportunities for us 
Let me introduce to you my favourite mall in the WHOLE WIDE WORLD – Platinum Mall! This massive wholesale mall is a source for retail shops all around Bangkok, from Khao San Road to Siam Square. The good news is we can still pay wholesale prices by purchasing a minimum of two pieces from the same store. Nothing is more than RM25 from my pile (as you can see from the picture!).
These are my proudest purchase ever – RM2 hairbands from an accessories shop. Some boutiques from Jalan Telawi, Bangsar are selling it for RM20! tsk tsk.
Platinum Mall, I’ll be back!
Posted by ai wei on January 18, 2010 at 1:04 pm
i wanna go againnnnnn!!! din get til those diva hairband last time.
i love the one u gimme. muacksss
shopping shopping shopping!!! when?
ai wei´s last blog ..Tutti-Frutti Frozen Yogurt @ IOI Mall, Puchong
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Posted by mimid3vils on January 18, 2010 at 2:13 pm
I brought back many Lay’s when my last visit to BKK. (that’s a few years ago) You make me wanna fly there immediately to shop “gao gao”!!!!!
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Posted by Sherry on January 18, 2010 at 3:48 pm
so nice.. if I am there I will shop
Sherry´s last blog ..Lovely tube dress
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Posted by tummythoz on January 18, 2010 at 5:39 pm
Been there done that & still will be there doing it again. And again. And again. =D
tummythoz´s last blog ..UP up and Away (again) YAHOO!
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kampungboycitygal Reply:
January 19th, 2010 at 9:26 am
haha ur one shopaholic
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Posted by Christine on January 18, 2010 at 7:15 pm
gosh… I’m so tempted to go to BKK for shopping dear!! have to plan my timetable dy.
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kampungboycitygal Reply:
January 19th, 2010 at 9:26 am
ahaha me too! i wana shop!
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Posted by 550ml jar of faith @minchow on January 18, 2010 at 10:00 pm
I cannot wait to go bk to BKK for a haul of clothes and accessories! Not to mention the food!! Sadly have to wait for finances to straighten themselves out first! ARGH!
550ml jar of faith @minchow´s last blog ..The Church of Japanese Curry, Cocoichi
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kampungboycitygal Reply:
January 19th, 2010 at 8:49 am
min: haha u just came back from japan right? even more fun!
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Posted by samlee860407 on January 19, 2010 at 11:40 am
i love to eat more :p
samlee860407´s last blog ..Kaya Kok @ Sin Eng Heong Ipoh
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Posted by Usa wholesale Shopping on February 18, 2010 at 1:54 pm
I have seen Bangkok just in the movies and wish to visit that city very soon , may be in next summer holidays.One of my friend has seen big c supermarket, you can have very handy stuff here. Nice post about Bangkok markets
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Posted by sea on March 2, 2010 at 4:39 pm
i’m love your webpage, last year i got an information about Tim Ho Wan Dim Sum from your blog, i visit that shop, yummy yummy
next time if you visit Bangkok, pls. tell me i will be a tour guide
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kampungboycitygal Reply:
March 5th, 2010 at 10:58 am
haha really? we r going to bkk this yr!
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Posted by anonymous on March 3, 2010 at 9:11 am
may i know which floor is the RM2 hair band shop located? i didn’t see these when i was there
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kampungboycitygal Reply:
March 3rd, 2010 at 1:06 pm
hi ground floor
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Posted by Betty on March 6, 2010 at 5:56 am
Hi there, love your website
. May I know which flr in MBK did you get your Chanel insipre chained handbag? Thanks 
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Posted by Bangkok Guide.dk on October 15, 2010 at 5:40 am
Next time you’re in Bangok, check out Chatuchak Market, also called Weekend Market, it’s the largest in the world!
Bangkok Guide.dk´s last blog ..Soi Cowboy
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kampungboycitygal Reply:
October 15th, 2010 at 3:15 pm
hi been there n done that…prefer platinum mall
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Posted by masonic123 on September 1, 2011 at 3:39 pm
Shopping is a real adventure in Bangkok, and very good market .very nice city.
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