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Esplanade

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Seven storeys of phone shops and beauty stores with some cinemas, restaurants (mostly Japanese), cafés and gyms added in-between. The most stunning features here are the ice skating rink and the bowling alley, the only features that differentiate this mall from the others. It is quite unorganised and feels a bit chaotic (in that way, the atmosphere has some in common with Pantip Plaza). All in all, it lacks personality and the only real reason to visit is if you happen to be in the area.

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Address: 99 Ratchadaphisek Rd
Getting there: MRT Thailand Cultural Centre exit 3
Hours: 10:00-23:00 daily
Website: esplanadethailand.com (opens in a new tab)

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