2025 Bangkok Shopping Mall Guide
Bangkok is truly a shopping paradise! I stayed here for two whole weeks, spending almost every day exploring different malls, shopping, and enjoying delicious food! Here's a curated list of the must-visit malls and their transportation routes to save you time and effort 🚇👇
💎① Siam Paragon
📍BTS: Direct access from Siam Station
🔎 Recommendation: 💃💃💃💃 (A must-visit for shopaholics)
• The most iconic high-end mall in Bangkok! The famous birdcage restaurant is perfect for photos, and the shark fin soup and coconut bird's nest desserts are worth trying.
• The basement houses a massive Gourmet Market, perfect for buying souvenirs and snacks.
• Great design and shopping experience. After visiting, you can also check out Siam Center and Siam Discovery nearby.
🛥️② ICON SIAM
📍BTS: Saphan Taksin + Free shuttle boat
🔎 Recommendation: 💃💃💃👑 (Extravagantly luxurious)
• One of Bangkok's largest malls! It features an indoor floating market with authentic Thai vibes—try the boat noodles and mango sticky rice!
• Stunning waterfall views and a rooftop observation deck perfect for photos.
• Take the BTS to the pier and transfer to the free boat; the scenic ride is breathtaking!
🛍️③ The Emporium & EmQuartier
📍BTS: Phrom Phong Station
🔎 Recommendation: 💃💃💃👜 (Chic and elegant)
• The Emporium: High-end shopping with a great selection of Thai fashion brands. I bought a Thai-style dress here and wore it right away!
• EmQuartier: Even larger than The Emporium, featuring an open-air pet street filled with adorable dogs—so therapeutic!
• Located in the Japanese district, offering plenty of Japanese and Western dining options in a sophisticated setting.
👑④ Central Embassy
📍BTS: Phloen Chit Station
🔎 Recommendation: 👠👠👠👠 (The epitome of luxury)
• Bangkok's ultimate destination for luxury brands 💎. The elegant and modern decor gives off a Hong Kong Landmark vibe.
• Connected to Central Chidlom and Central World, making it easy to plan a full day of shopping.
🧳⑤ Terminal 21
📍BTS: Asok Station / MRT Sukhumvit Station
🔎 Recommendation: 💰💰💰 (Best value for money)
• Each floor is themed after a different country, making it super fun! Snap photos in London, Tokyo, and Paris settings.
• The basement food court offers affordable and delicious options like Have A Zeed and MoMo Wagyu hotpot.
• The third-floor massage area is highly recommended—great for relaxing your feet after a shopping spree!
👘⑥ Siam Discovery
📍BTS: Siam Station
🔎 Recommendation: 🪩🪩🪩 (Trendy and unique)
• Full of creative designs, featuring Japanese streetwear and local Thai designer brands.
• Perfect for those who love unique and individualistic styles!
🏙️⑦ Central World
📍BTS: Chit Lom Station
🔎 Recommendation: 📦📦📦📦 (All-in-one shopping destination)
• Bangkok's largest and most versatile mall, offering a wide range of brands like ZARA, UNIQLO, Daiso, NARS, and MUJI.
• Nearby attractions include The Market Bangkok and Don Don Donki, allowing you to visit three malls in one trip.
📌 Recommended Massage & Spa: Let’s Relax
• Multiple branches near BTS stations, clean and professional. Their oil massage includes a heated bed, and you can book online in advance to avoid waiting.
• Perfect for relaxing after a long day of walking 🫶
🛎️ Handy Tips:
• Use the BTS/MRT for all transportation (convenient and avoids traffic) 🚇
• Many malls are connected by walkways or skybridges, so plan your route to avoid getting lost.
• If you don’t want to visit too many places, ICON SIAM, Siam Paragon, and EmQuartier are enough to keep you entertained for a full day!