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Shopping in Bangkok |
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Situated in South East Asia, Bangkok is the political capital and the largest city in Thailand. Located near the Gulf of Thailand and on the bank of Chao Phraya River, Bangkok is one of the most beautiful cities in Thailand and is a popular international tourist destination. Bangkok houses some wonderful historical and religious monuments which are visited by tourists from all corners of the globe. The scenic beauty that Bangkok offers to tourists is also wonderful. The high rise buildings that are standing tall in different parts of the city are also interesting tourist attractions. Apart from that, shopping is also a major tourist attraction of Bangkok.
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The financial center of the city is the largest not only in Thailand but in entire South East Asia. A major percentage of foreign tourist that come to travel in Bangkok visit the shopping mall and departmental stores that are available in large numbers in Bangkok. Apart from traditional local items, Bangkok has got a great market for foreign commodities too and trading worth millions of dollars take place everyday in the shopping malls and departmental stores in Bangkok. Shopping in Bangkok is a wonderful experience that you would surely like to have, because the shopping malls and departmental stores in the city have got so much to offer to you. If you are planning a trip to Bangkok make it in such a way so that you get some extra time in hand to spend for shopping in Bangkok.
You would get to see various types of things while shopping in Bangkok in the shopping malls, departmental stores and markets. Jewelry or gem stone is one of the most popular and best-selling items in the shopping areas of Bangkok. Apart from local gems and finished jewelry, you would also find items from Australia, Sri Lanka and other countries. However you need to be very good bargainer while shopping in Bangkok otherwise you would have to pay much more than original price of goods. You would some of the greatest and amazing antique items in the shopping malls but for buying those you need to take the permission of the Arts Department. Different images of Lord Buddha are the most popular antique items and are sold in large numbers. Thai Silk is also a best selling item that you would certainly like to buy for your loved ones. But while buying be careful that you are buying the original Thai silk because duplicate items are also available in huge quantity.
The names of some of the places where you can go for shopping in Bangkok are given below:
CentralWorld Shopping Complex
Siam Paragon
MBK Shopping Center
The Emporium Bangkok
Siam Center Bangkok
Amarin Plaza Bangkok
Gaysorn Bangkok
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