Bangkok, city of gastronomy and shopping

Some unbeatable addresses (gastronomy & shopping) for an enjoyable stay.

Nice places to eat in Bangkok

• Yaowarat is the Chinatown of Bangkok. A paradise for lovers of Chinese cuisine. You'll find the best restaurants in town.
• The Sukhumvit Road (the main highway in Thailand, about 400km long) offers a variety of places to eat. Italian, American, French, German, Japanese, Indian and Thai restaurants are generally of good quality and very common along this road.
• Silom is the most dynamic area of Bangkok with countless restaurants, cafes and bistros. For breathtaking views of Bangkok, dine in restaurants at the top of the luxury hotels.
• Experience a memorable dinner along the Chao Phraya River. Taking a dinner cruise is a fun way to explore the charms of Bangkok!
• At Lang Suan, an upscale residential area of Bangkok, that you can find nice places offering a chic blend of Thai, Asian, and European cuisine.
• The Bang Lamphu and Khao San Routes are favorites of budget travelers; they are full of popular bars and restaurants.
• Pahurat is known as the Little India of Bangkok, the streets are lined with houses and Indian and Pakistani restaurants. You can taste the Indian sweets but also Naan, Tandoori and Indian breads!

 
A Shoppers' Paradise

Bangkok is not only a gourmet place, but also a shoppers' paradise. It is the most energetic shopping destination in Southeast Asia. You'll be amazed by the modern shopping centers, stores, and exclusive places where you can find what is most fashionable!

Shopping in Bangkok is truly an experience that one must live! For ordinarty purchases, go to MBK Center, the Platinum Fashion Mall, Bai Yok or even the Pratunam market.

The Chatuchak Market is known to tourists and the locals as the place where you can find everything you want. This market comes alive every Friday afternoon!

And of course, remember that each year in June, the Tourism Authority of Thailand organizes huge sales enabling tourists to make purchases at very attractive prices!