10 Best Places to Go Shopping in Chidlom

The CentralWorld mega-shopping complex in Bangkok offers one of the most exciting shopping experiences in the Thai capital. It has everything from brand-name clothing boutiques, funky fashion, high-tech gadgets, bookshops and designer furniture to imported groceries, banks, beauty salons, gourmet eateries, and even an ice skating rink. It’s right in the heart of Chidlom, an area in Bangkok known for its many malls, with direct Skytrain (BTS) access.

Central Embassy in Bangkok is an ultra-luxury lifestyle mall with an impressive collection of high-end designer stores, fine-dining restaurants, swanky movie theater screens, and the extravagant Park Hyatt Bangkok hotel. Designer brands you’ll find here include Gucci, Prada, Versace, Chanel, and Givenchy. Located in the city center, this shopping mall has a futuristic design and minimalist white interior, as well as a direct link to the Ploen Chit BTS Skytrain Station.

Central Chidlom in Bangkok is a stylish 7-storey department store, with each floor dedicated to urban lifestyle, including beauty products, fashion, home décor, travel, toys, electronic gadgets, and books. You’ll also find plenty of dining options, including standalone restaurants like Greyhound Café and The Terrace and Central Food Loft, a modern food court on the 7th floor. It's connected to the Chidlom BTS Skytrain and the ultra-luxe Central Embassy Mall.

Gaysorn Village is a luxurious, upmarket marble and chrome complex that houses high-end luxury goods and designer labels. Expect to find a wide range of highly desirable international brands like Aigner, Jim Thompson, Bang & Olufsen, Furla and Hugo Boss, just to name a few, as well as a selection of Thailand's most innovative designers such as Disaya and Senada Theory. Its contemporary design and innovative retail concept create a very exclusive shopping experience.

Amarin Plaza is a 5-storey shopping mall on Phloen Chit Road, close to Bangkok’s iconic Erawan Shrine. The mall is directly linked to the Chidlom BTS Skytrain Station and Erawan Bangkok Shopping Mall via a skybridge. Stores include high-street and upmarket brands, as well as fitness centres, spas, and beauty salons. Located on the 4th floor, the ‘Best Street Food of Bangkok’ food court spans over 3,000 sq m, with vendors selling affordable and authentic Thai cuisine.

Erawan Bangkok is a 5-storey shopping space with direct access to the Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok Hotel. This boutique mall offers a selection of only the most elegant lifestyle brands. On the ground level, you’ll find little eateries collectively known as Urban Kitchen. Throughout the 1st and 2nd floors are stylish boutique shops featuring the likes of Burberry, Helmut Lang, Comme des Garcons, and Stella McCartney.

All Seasons Place occupies 2 towers, one of which leads into The Conrad Hotel. The shopping mall has a variety of stores collectively called the 'All Seasons Retail Center'. The actual retail space is spread over 4 levels. While serving quite an upscale clientele, prices in some of the shops are often scaled down to affordable dimensions, especially at the end of a season. Clothing boutiques, books, stationery and shops specializing in high-end sporting accessories can be found at All Seasons Place.

Peninsula Plaza is an upscale shopping mall spanning 4 floors devoted to boutique fashion, jewelry and home furnishings. There's a large L’Occitane outlet, along with independent dressmakers who specialize in evening gowns and wedding dresses. It carries imported brand-name labels such as Versace and Gucci. Located on Ratchadamri Road, the mall is between the Grand Hyatt Erawan and the Regent Bangkok.

Mercury Ville is a bright red and asymmetrical building at the intersection of Lang Suan Street and Ploenchit Road, just opposite Central Chidlom. This compact shopping mall is home to an interesting range of restaurants, a beauty salon, a spa, and a Boots drugstore for stocking up on essentials. There’s even a Taco Bell and Burger King if you’re craving comfort food from back home.