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| Patpong Road |
Patpong Road is famous all over the world for its night market that covers two streets running parallel to each other between Silom Road and Surawong Road. The variety is much the same as anywhere else with clothing, watches and handicrafts taking centre-stage amongst a big range of other goods. It wouldn’t be a trip to Bangkok though without visiting at least to take a look. Be prepared to bargain hard however, because while the goods may be the same, the prices are inflated even more than other places.
Getting there: Sala Daeng Skytrain Station.
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| Silom Village |
One of the best shopping centres in Bangkok because of its focus on the traditional Thai experience, we recommend you put Silom Village near the top of your list for shopping in the city. The shopping arcade is open from 10am-10pm every day selling all sorts of Thai antiques, silk products, silverware, leather goods, woodcarvings and souvenirs. After dark the arcade also opens up its restaurants that also feature traditional Thai dancing and music performances.
Address: 286 Silom Road.
Tel: +66 0 2234 4448.
Opening hours: 10am-10pm daily.
Getting there: Surasak Skytrain Station.
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| Suan-Lum Night Market |
 Not as well known, but infinitely better than Patpong Road, the Suan-Lum Night Market should be your first choice of night market shopping in Bangkok. All undercover, the market is a tangle of tiny passageways with over 3500 stores offering all the usual night market fare, but without the sleaze that surrounds Patpong. Instead, there are a number of quality restaurants offering a range of international cuisine at affordable prices. The Lumphini Muay Thai boxing arena is here as well meaning you could mix the two for a night of entertainment.
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| River City Mall |
 On the banks of the Chao Phraya River, next door to the Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel, the River City Mall is one of the first places antique-hunters go when the visit Bangkok. The prices are usually negotiable and there are auctions held here frequently. Do be careful though if you are buying antiques anywhere in Thailand that you will be able to get them out of the country, and that they are indeed not fakes.
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| Montien Plaza |
Not listed widely amongst tourist guides, the Montien Plaza offers tourists a range of Thai handicrafts, leatherwear, jewelry, silk products, tailors, cashmere products and others over its two floors. Open from 10am-12.30am every day you get the best of day and night shopping in a safe environment with the promise of quality thrown in for good measure.
Address: In front of the Montien Hotel Bangkok on Surawongse Road.
Opening hours: 10am-12.30am.
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