Bangkok is a familiar name when it comes to top shopping destinations. The multitude of experiences offered by the bustling city is numerous and attracts crowds from around the world. Apart from its majestic royal complexes, vibrant nightlife and many exciting things to do, Bangkok is every shopaholic’s dream destination. With hundreds of high-end shopping outlets, travellers will be spoilt for choice in efforts to choose the right spots.

Shoppers may start at the Peninsula Plaza which is housed in a colonial-style building. The mall features 70 boutiques which offer top brands and also introduce you to the country’s youngest designers. Among the many brands available at the mall include reputed names such as Versace and Gucci. The Peninsula Plaza is a short distance from the Ratchandamri BTS Station. Getting here is easy especially if you are residing at a Bangkok hotel near BTS such as the well placed Anantara Baan Rajprasong Bangkok Serviced Suites.

Next, shoppers may proceed to a slightly different place, the River City. The River City located on the banks of the picturesque Chao Phraya River houses some of the finest antique outlets in the area.

Siam Paragon too is a must-visit mall which is located just next to the Siam BTS station. Situated right in the heart of the city, Siam Paragon is known as the ‘Pride of Bangkok’. Its outlets include top fashion brands that shoppers may choose from and many restaurants. The famous Paragon Gourmet Market and the Food Hall together take up approximately 20,000 square metres of the ground floor. It also houses the largest aquarium in South Asia; the Ocean World Aquarium even has an entertainment zone which includes the Paragon Cinepolis, Royal Paragon Hall and the Siam Opera.

Another high-end mall that shoppers should not miss is the Emporium. The mall is situated on Sukhumvit Road and features all that’s glittery from fashion jewellery to designer products. One entire floor is dedicated to high-end products and brands whilst other floors consist a gourmet supermarket, design centre and a cinema.

Roland Lefevre is a travel writer who specializes in creating features on leisure as well as business travel destinations across the globe.

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