MBK Center

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MBK is a vast and always packed shopping centre full of tiny stalls (2,500 of them, to be exact) selling, well, everything. There's a heavy emphasis on clothing, especially the cheap and trendy teen type, and the Super Sports Factory Outlet on the third floor sells discontinued sport wear and shoes at a discount, but the fourth floor devoted to electronics is Bangkok's best place to buy mobile phones, MP3 players and digital cameras. Before buying a phone you have to be sure which band supports and which ones your country has. The fifth floor focuses on furniture in the rear, and electronics in the front, including a very large Canon store. Stuff on sale include gold, furniture, food, and a part of the sixth floor has been dedicated to handicrafts and souvenirs. Don't miss the dried fruits and Chinese-style snacks (like pork floss) at Champ on the fourth floor, near the central escalator. The top floor has film theatres and restaurants, and there's a large Tokyu department store bolted on the north side. It is possible to bargain for cheaper prices on some items at some independent shop stalls, especially if you are with a Thai friend or family member.

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Address

444 Phaya Thai Rd

Getting there

BTS National Stadium

Hours

10:00-22:00 daily

Website

mbk-center.co.th (opens in a new tab)