When it comes to retail therapy, Bangkok city is on a whole ‘nother level. Just look at its (many) shopping malls dotted along its BTS (aka. metro) line, with even more on the way. Before the next ones open in the fall, here are three of the hottest places in Bangkok to shop till you drop:
Emsphere
The youngest sister mall to Emporium and EmQuartier is not just a food-lover’s paradise (check out the G/F food court and Gordon Ramsay’s reso) – it’s also the first in Bangkok with an IKEA City Store, where you can find the exclusive “Sukhumvit Collection” of lifestyle prods. And when you’re all shopped out, head up to the TRIBE Sky Beach Club for stellar views of the skyline.
ICONSIAM
With its iconic architecture and prime waterfront spot, no one can deny that ICONSIAM is the grandest and most magnificent riverside shopping mall in Bangkok. This is home to the first Apple Store in Thailand and countless of luxury brands to splurge on. Don’t miss the sixth-floor foodie haven with a Thai rice field theme and 15-metre high waterfall… woosh!
Gaysorn Amarin
Out with the old, in with the new! Bangkok’s newest hotspot is the result of the legendary shopping mall, Amarin Plaza in Ratchaprasong being transformed into the trendy and ultra-mod Gaysorn Amarin. Besides the shops themselves, be sure to check out the open-air lounge RAYNUE for excellent cocktails and views of the surrounds.
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