Shopping After Dark in Bangkok, Thailand

Like many of the world’s cosmopolitan cities, Bangkok truly comes alive once the sun sets. The hustle and bustle of the city’s workforce gives way to a steady flow of locals and visitors ready to enjoy their night out on the town. There’s no shortage of things to do in Bangkok after dark, from dancing the night away to enjoying unique culinary experiences. However, you may be surprised to learn that shopping is a major facet of the Bangkok nightlife, with a wide variety of hot spots where you can indulge in a little retail therapy.

Whether you’re hoping to treat yourself to a well-deserved spending spree or just planning to do some casual window-shopping, Bangkok has something for everyone:

Unique Shopping Experiences You Won’t Find Anywhere Else


If you’re looking to venture outside the standard retail experience, Bangkok offers several unique shopping destinations. Terminal 21 shopping mall opened in 2011, with each of its floors inspired by a different locale around the world: Paris, Rome, Tokyo, London, Hollywood, and more. You’ll find more than 600 shops to explore, restaurants, cafés, and an array of fun photo ops.

Forget the Mall of America in the U.S., because Bangkok is home to Central World, one of the largest malls in the world. It towers eight stories tall and is home to more than 500 shops, with a great mix of familiar international brands and local Thai boutiques. All that walking is sure to work up an appetite, but luckily Central World offers more than 100 options when it comes to cafes and restaurants.

Night Markets Galore


Another one-of-a-kind shopping experience in Bangkok is the Chatuchak Weekend Market. Come by late Friday nights (around 9pm or later) or make an early evening stop on Saturday (it closes at 6 pm), and prepared to be amazed at the vast number of people and stalls. The market is split into 27 different sections, featuring more than 15,000 booths selling fares such as furniture, jewelry, clothing, ceramics, art, and more.

The Chang Chui Bangkok Plane Night Market is another night shopping must, featuring a variety of shopping and dining options combined with eclectic art pieces made from scrap and recycled art – including its namesake, a large plane. Other great night market options include the Patpong Night Market, Khlong Lod Night Market, and JJ Green.

High-End Retailers that Epitomize Luxury

One side of Bangkok is its collection of crowded, bustling street markets, while the other is its selection of high-end shopping malls and designer boutiques. It’s the perfect balance of laidback and luxurious, and you’d be remiss not to sample a bit of both.

One of the city’s most popular shopping centers is Siam Paragon, with a ground floor dedicated entirely to designer brands. Called “The Luxury,” this wing of the shopping mall includes expensive brands such as Louis Vuitton, Armani, Jimmy Choo, Chanel, and more. You can even get behind the wheel of a (parked) luxury car at the mall’s auto retailers, like Lamborghini and Ferrari. Once you’ve had your fill of high-end brands, you can always venture to the other floors in the mall, where the more affordable shops are found. Be sure to take the elevators down to the mall’s basement to visit  Sea Life Bangkok Ocean World, the largest aquarium in Southeast Asia.

Another great option for high-end shopping after dark is King Power Downtown Complex. Although the building stands just three stories tall, don’t let its small size fool you – you can find a huge variety of designer brands under its roof. King Power is a giant tax-free shopping complex with more than 100 international designer brands, including Dior, Givenchy, Armani, and more. Thanks to its duty-free status, King Power makes it possible to save yourself a bit of money on tax while treating yourself to a high-end Bangkok souvenir.

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