Bangkok and shopping are almost synonyms of each other! Almost every traveller buying tickets to sojourn the ‘City of Angeles’ is blown away by its varied, yet intriguing retail therapy. No wonder, Bangkok is known as a shopaholic’s paradise! A great part of the credit goes to MBK Shopping Mall, one of the most capacious malls in entire Thailand! With eight floors jam-packed with an array of shops and outlets selling everything from clothing to fashion accessories and electronic items to furniture, MBK Shopping Centre has long been a big hit with shopping freaks, locals and tourists alike. Other than that, a beehive of recreational activities keeps visitors engaged and entertained when they are not partaking into shopping adventures. Here is a quick guide on this legendary avenue for rewarding shopping in Bangkok:
On Offer
Almost everything that your heart may desire for! To begin with, countless of fashion outlets cover a broad selection of jeans, handbags, shoes and other trendy apparel! Depending on your pocket, you can shop at bargain stores or designer and flagship outlets of international brands. Take a closer look at the quality and craft, if your idea of shopping here is to put you bargaining skills to the test. Those looking to buy electronic goods and mobile phones find MBK a real heaven! Mall’s fourth floor is entirely dedicated to gadgets that are available at hefty discounts. Besides, a supermarket at ground floor and a small craft market leave shopaholics gloating over their decision of netting tickets onboard flights landing in Bangkok. Like other modern malls in the city, MBK features a large food court where you can sample a variety of Thai and international cuisines. An entertainment complex, a computer game arcade and remarkable karaoke facilities make experience more enriching and well worth the cost of flights for the destination.
How to Get There?
MBK is located at the western corner of Pathumwan intersection, diagonally opposite Siam Discovery Centre. It can be accessed easily from virtually all parts in the city. If you take taxi, ask driver to drive to ‘MBK’. BTS Siam Station is also within walking distance. For those on limited budget, catching normal or air-conditioned buses to the mall is a good option.
