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 Think shopping, think Siam, especially for upbeat clothes. Shop til' you
drop in the small streets (sois) or in huge shopping malls providing floors
of shops in air-conditioned comfort. When you're dazed with shopping, eat,
drink, take a break at the cinema, go bowling, sing in a modern karaoke or
chill out at Starbucks. It's all here.
Shopping (see
also here and the Bangkok page in
Most
Expensive Shopping Avenues)
Take the BTS, often referred to as the Skytrain (the very efficient, new
overhead rail system) to Siam station. You'll find several large
air-conditioned shopping centers linked together like the Siam Centre and
Siam Discovery Centre (clothes, shoes, western brands, restaurants.)
MBK (Mah Boon Krong) close by, offers 7 floors of boutiques and small
shops selling just about everything (local and western designer names,
fashion boutiques and fast food) at very reasonable prices. You can access
directly from National Stadium Skytrain station via a walkway. Very busy at
the weekends
Siam Square - located opposite Siam Discovery, is really a cluster of
small inter-connecting streets filled with tiny boutiques selling young
funky clothes, knick knacks and accessories. Catering largely to the nearby
student community at the prestigious Chulalongkorn University, it's a cool
place to hang out for Bangkok's teens and twenties and has a unique "city
village" atmosphere. Lots of small local restaurants, cafes (some overlook
the street from the first floor, providing a great spot for people watching)
bars, and outside beer gardens. Nearest Skytrain: Siam
Eating
These large modern malls are also great places to eat and drink, from
fast food chains like Ao Bon Pain and the ubiquitous Starbucks, to Chinese,
Japanese Ramen noodles and local Thai. Food courts are generally located on
the upper floors, although you'll find places to eat on all floors. Both the
shopping centres and the surrounding area offer a huge variety of places
from theme restaurants to cosy bars and cafes. (See
dining Out) |
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