#1 EmQuartier – Bangkok Best Shopping Mall
The EmQuartier is Best Bangkok Shopping Mall and perhaps most luxurious shopping mall. The mall is split up into three zones – The Glass Quartier, The Waterfall Quartier and The Helix Quartier, all connected by several walkways. This would be my no.1 mall in my Top Five Bangkok Malls.
The upper levels of Helix Quarter where most of the restaurants are and that where you should spend your time (or shall I say I would spend). From Mexican to New England seafood, to tons of Japanese, Chinese, Korean, and Thai options, and there is also an inexpensive food court. The mall has a luxury fitness center, a multiplex cinema and IMAX theater, a gourmet food market
Hundreds of worldwide name brands in fashion and beauty can be found here, from Luis Vuitton to Issey Miyake to Diane Von Furstenberg, Jimmy Choo, and much much more.
- Address: 695, 693 ถนน สุขุมวิท Khlong Tan Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
- Phone: +66 2 269 1188
- Hours: Open today · 10AM–10PM
- Website: EmQuartier
#2 Siam Paragon Mall
Siam Paragon is all about big. It is the current 3rd largest mall in Thailand, following Central World and Central Plaza West Gate, and one of the biggest shopping centers in Asia. Featuring a 15 theater multiplex cinema which includes Asia’s largest screen, the Siam Ocean World, which is Southeast Asia’s largest aquarium, a bowling alley, a concert hall, and of course the gigantic multi-floor mall that is home to hundreds of luxury brand retail shops, car dealers, food court, and perhaps the best gourmet market in the kingdom.
You can buy virtually any type of food here, from fresh imported seafood to gelato to fine wines from around the globe. The upstairs cinema includes an IMAX theater and stays open well past the mall closing hours. That’s why this is no2. in my list of Top Five Bangkok Malls.
- Telephone: + 66 (0)2 610 8000
- Opening Hours: Mon-Sun 10 am – 10 pm
- Address: 991 Rama I Road, Pathumwan, Bangkok, 10330
- Website: Siam Paragon
Places Nearby: Siam Centre, Siam Discovery, Siam Square, MBK, Central World Plaza, Grand Hyatt Erawan Hotel.
- Getting there: Paragon sits directly next to the Central Siam Skytrain Station. Connecting hotel is the Siam Kempinski.
- BTS: Get off at Siam and then follow signs that will take you to the footbridge that connects to Siam Paragon
#3 Central World – Best Bangkok Shopping Mall
Central World Plaza Bangkok is a huge shopping mall in the center of Bangkok. Described as having 500 shops and 90 restaurants, Central World Shopping Plaza is one of the largest malls in Thailand and comprises two department stores, Zen and Isetan, and the main shopping mall.
- Address: 999/9 Ratchadamri Rd, Bangkok 10330 Thailand
- Telephone: 02-635-1111
- Hours: Mon-Sun 10 am – 10 pm
- BTS: Get off at Siam and walk along the elevated footpath (Skywalk).
- Website: Central World
Places Nearby: Siam Centre, Siam Discovery, Siam Square, Siam Paragon, Pantip Plaza, MBK
Getting There: Central World sits between Siam and Chit Lom (exit 2) Skytrain stations a 5-minute walk along from either (use the elevated skywalk). The same goes for Siam Paragon. Connecting Hotel is the Centara Grand.
#4 Terminal 21 Mall
Each city level bringing its own niche and design. Each floor is named after a different part of the world, complete with local icons, and one can visit the Caribbean, San Francisco, Tokyo, Rome, Paris, and London merely by riding up an escalator. There are the usual designer brand chains, as well as 44 outlets featuring local Thai designed products.
- Telephone: + 66 (0)2 108-0888
- Opening Hours: Mon-Sun 10 am – 10 pm
- BTS / MRT: Asoke / Sukhumvit
- Address: Sukhumvit Soi 19, Sukhumvit, North Klongtoei, Bangkok, 10110
- Website: Terminal 21
Getting There: Terminal 21 links conveniently to the Asoke Skytrain Station (Interchange). It is the major Mall in the Sukhumvit area and also connects to the Sukhumvit MRT (subway) station. Connecting Hotel is the Grande Center Point.
#5 Mah Boon Krong (MBK)
This large shopping mall that houses an excellent collection of clothing, shoes, department stores, restaurants, as well as a multiplex cinema.They have big sales going on all the time, and the prices are far lower than its nearby designer counterparts. Due to this, it can be a rather crowded and confusing place to wander through, but don’t let this deter you.
Though I have put MBK at no.5 in my top five Bangkok malls, this is the most visited mall as far as India is concerned.
Getting there: MBK links to the National Stadium BTS Skytrain Station which sits one stop from the central Siam station (and Siam Paragon). Connecting hotel is the Pathumwan Princess Hotel.
- Address: 444, Phayathai Road, Wangmai, Patumwan, Bangkok 10330 Thailand
- Telephone: + 66 (0)2 620-9000
- Opening Hours: Mon-Sun 10 am – 10 pm
- BTS: National Stadium
- Website: MBK
