princess lara * girl
9.12.05
The Best for Shopaholics
Bangkok.
Everywhere you go and whatever time of the day, there's always something interesting to buy.
From expensive & elegant to cheap & chic, Bangkok has everything for shopaholics like me (?) Great bargains everywhere, all-year round... it's just a matter of knowing where and when =)
Just this coming weekend, I plan to go to 3 shopping trade fairs:
- Thailand's Best @ Queen Sirikit Convention Center
- Made in Thailand @ IMPACT Muang Thong Thani
- Export Mart Grand Sale @ Department of Export Promotion
Not to mention the regular shopping centers I go to every weekend! If I feel shala and hi-so (which is most of the time... hahahaha!) I normally go to Emporium or Central Chidlom. Pag wala lang, pwede na rin at the Mall Bangkapi (less than 10min cab ride from my place).
If I feel really cheap and want to get the best bargains... there's always a 'talat nat' near the office. Its the daily tiangge near office areas. Mega-cheap since it's for Thais. And there are hundreds of them around Bangkok.
Other popular shopping destinations are the night markets in Patpong/Silom area, Suan Lum Night Bazaar, Pratunam, and Chatuchak Weekend Market. Pero I'm not really fond of going there... siguro dahil hindi na nga ako tourista.
And speaking of shopping, today also marks the opening The Siam Paragon, they call it 'the pride of Bangkok'. I think it's the most shala of among all the malls in Asia. Super Designers everywhere. Actually, I'm on my way there now to attend a fashion show and cocktail party...