Cheap Thailand Holidays

A true eastern giant as a holiday destination with unrivalled diversity in terms of landscape, culture and passion, Bangkok is a hotspot in any South Asian travel itinerary.? A super city that is raw and urban to its vibrant core, Bangkok is also synonymous with sky scraping malls and shoppers? markets. Hoards of shopaholics looking for that all illusive bargains never forgo Bangkok as it is a shoppers? paradise in every sense of the term.
When in Bangkok it?s hard to miss the towering malls that dot its metropolitan landscape. Multi storied and legendary for their impressive collections of branded goods, a mall dweller will find plenty to write home about in this proverbial city of a thousand shopping centres. From the iconic Mah Boon Krong (MBK) shopping mall to the twin delight Siam Paragon and Siam Discovery, Bangkok?s malls of fame also include Emporium and Amarin Plaza. Within these high-rises one will find a delectable array of global brands, designer goods, lifestyle products and luxury items galore. Easily accessible and ultra chic the decidedly upscale shopping centres offer a shopping experience like no other.
One of Southeast Asia?s most popular and expansive malls, Central World is also worth the visit as this 830,000 square meter retail heaven is a sight beyond compare. Other local retail giants include Gaysorn, Seacon Square, Platinum Fashion Mall, Future Park Rangsit, Esplanande, Erawan Bangkok and Pantip Plaza where visitors will find the latest tech toys and gadgets at bargain prices.
Travels also have the option of shopping by district when in Bangkok as the city encompasses a number of shopping regions such as Chinatown, Sukhumvit Road, Silom and Khao San Road. Try the Chatuchak area with its Chatuchak Weekend Market which houses a record number of 15,000 booths, selling food, clothing, furniture and books. The quaint store fronts along Sukhumvit Road are also worth exploring as are the gold shops and herbal condiments available in bustling Chinatown where a wide assortment of wares can always be found.
Other enticing regional markets include the Suan Lum Night Bazaar and Patpong Night Market in addition to the traditional floating markets and local fairs such as Minburi, Klong Toey, Khlong San and Ying Charoen. Here you will find more than bargains as locals and foreigners hob-nob to the rhythm of local music in a carnival of culture and cuisine on the large retail spaces of these authentic Thai markets.
Antique lovers should hit the biggest arts and antiques hub in South Asia, the River City Shopping Complex which houses an impressive collection of sculptures, Thai benjarong wares and collectibles. The Asian Heritage Shopping Centre offers shoppers a scintillating array of Thai silks, carpets, jewellery and handicrafts within its neoclassic facade.
For travellers who are looking for a Bangkok luxury hotel close to the city?s popular points of interest, one cannot do better than Shangri-La Hotel Bangkok. Charming and conveniently situated this cosy rest is one of the stellar 5 star hotels Bangkok is proud to call its own.