The capital as well as the largest city in Thailand, Bangkok is one of the Asia’s most popular shopping destinations. Everything from clothing, fashion accessories, and traditional handicraft items to electronic and computer related peripherals can be shopped here. High quality items, low prices, and amazing range of items, are all the highlights of shopping in Bangkok.

One of the most popular destinations for shopping in Bangkok is Siam Square, which is strategically situated at Central Station on the BTS Sky Train route. A substantial number of shopping areas can be found here, among which popular are Siam Center and Siam Discovery Center. After a whole day’s shopping, climb the top floor of the Siam Discovery Center, where you can find an elegant cinema complex with relaxing as well as comfortable seats.

Just few blocks away from the Siam Center is another much famed shopping mall in the area, namely, Mahboonkrong Shopping Center, which is packed with an array of shops selling items at bargain prices. Popular shopping destinations in the city also include the World Trade Center, located close to the Chit Lom BTS Sky Train Station. It is home to a number of shopping malls such as Isetan and ZEN, apart from a number of duty free shops. Found on the top floor of the center is an ice skating rink and movie theatres.

Shopping in the city would not be complete without taking a tour to the Chinatown, where you can find the largest concentration of gold outlets in the country. This area also contains a good number of shrines. Nearby Chinatown is Ban Mor, packed with a number of street outlets selling quality jewelry items. No other area in the city would be better than Sukhumvit, for those interested in shopping antique items such as Thai period furniture and exquisitely crafted ancient wooden items.

Also, a much famed shopping option is Chatuchak Weekend Market, which is not only a great spot for shopping but also a great spot for savoring Thai delicacies. Other popular shopping options available in the city are Lang Krasuang Market, Pratunam Market, Patpong Night Market, Pak Klong Market, Banglampoo Market, Thewet Market, and Thieves Market, alternatively known as Woeng Nakhon Kasem.

However, shopping in Bangkok is not just confined to these areas. Many of the top notch hotels in the area also provide excellent options for shopping. Along with superb accommodation attached with amenities such as air conditioning and comfortable beds, world class restaurants serving sumptuous cuisines, and other facilities such as swimming pools, kids’ area, spa and massage services, and business centers, these hotels offer superb shopping choices. With these superb options, shopping in Bangkok is truly a great experience. Shopping in Bangkok has been even made easier with the launching of hotels providing specialized areas for duty free shopping. In short, it is not a wonder why Bangkok has been considered a shoppers’ paradise.

Bangkok is regarded as one of the top hot tourist destinations in the world, and is now considered the top tourist destination in Asia. The main tourist gateway to the country, Bangkok is located in the central part of Thailand, near the Gulf of Thailand, on the low flat basin of the Chao Phraya River, whose area is often referred to as ‘the Rice Bowl of Asia.’ It is estimated that each year Bangkok is visited by more than 15 million tourists from across the world.

The major draw of the city is undoubtedly its breathtaking palaces, each of which is much favored for its incredible architecture and craftsmanship. Most popular among the palaces in the city is probably Chitralada, sprawling over an area of about 250 acres of lush green area. The palace once served as the summer residence of King Chulalongkorn, and now it is home to a range of awesome attractions including park with fountain graced with Baroque figures in each of its corner. Also, found within the palace grounds are a school, which was primarily opened for the education purposes of the children of royal family.

Equally fabulous is the region’s temples whose number comes to more than 400. Among which perhaps the most prominent is Wat Phra Kaeo, found within the grounds of the Grand Palace. An emerald statue of Lord Buddha in mediating posture, dating back to the 15th century can be seen here. A visit to such ancient temples in the region as Wat Pho – the oldest as well as the largest temple in the city, Wat Tramit boasting of the largest solid gold image of Buddha in a sitting mediating posture with a calm smile, and Wat Arun whose highlight is an interesting monument named Phra Sumen – an octagonal shaped structure, would be a great experience.

When comes to accommodation, Bangkok has superb choices to satisfy every taste and pocket. Options are incredible for well-heeled, with a continuum of luxury hotels. Majority of the luxury hotels are located within easy reach of almost all attractions and facilities in the region. Usually, these hotels can cater to every level of travelers, no matter it is a business traveler, leisurely traveler, or honeymooners.

For business people and top executives, many of the luxury hotels come with superb conference facilities for conducting seminars and meetings.Likewise, for travelers who are tired after a day’s sightseeing or enjoyment of a myriad of activities in the city, these hotels make available pampering spa treatment for ultimate relaxation. In addition, for travelers seeking sports and leisure, many of them provide facilities such as Jacuzzi, fitness center, and swimming pool.