Day 18: MBK, Siam Square, Platinum Fashion Mall

Today's hotel breakfast was impressive.  There was a huge selection, offered in the hotel's restaurant.  Noodles, stir fried veggies, fried rice, eggs prepared as you like, salad, cheese, fruit, much more.

I took the morning easy, sitting at the rooftop pool area and admiring the view of the city.  Did not leave for the day of shopping until 10:30 or so.

Took the BTS to the National Stadium stop.  MBK is connected to the skytrain via the Tokyu department store.  MBK is a large mall, but a market!  Like a street market but with AC.  There is less bargaining here though compared to Chatachuk market.  I bought clothes, accessories, gifts.

 

 

Inside MBK

View of MBK from BTS overpass

Next, I walked to Siam Square -- such a great decision!  There are just handfuls of tourists, but packed with Thai shoppers.  Mainly teen to young adult women.  There are alleyways of shops, all for great deals.  I made lots of purchases here.  I noticed that a lot of the clothing sold in Bangkok are too small...all for the petite Thai women.

Shops in the alley of Siam Square

Outside view of Siam Square

  Then, I met up with a friend from Seattle who was also in Bangkok.  We walked to the airport rail link, and had some pad thai from a street vendor.  On the way back to the hotel, I took my time and shopped some more.  I shopped at Pratunam Market.  Lots of street vendors, all along a street and the corner.  Bought a lot more!   I saw items that I previously purchased, here for much cheaper.  Hate when that happens...

Pratunam Market.  Small pathways!

Briefly passed through Platinum Fashion Mall.  Another 6, or 7 story mall.  But wholesale prices, and market-like as well.  I was pretty shopped-out by this point though.

Made my way to Big C.  I was under the impression that it is a large supermarket...but it is yet another mall!  Didn't spend too much time here.

Feet hurting by this point...had to stop by Chang Foot Massage for foot reflexology!  300 THB for an hour.  Omg.  While there were similar techniques to the other foot massages in Thailand, my arches were massaged for a while.  Which was just what I needed.  The place is large and clean.  Would love to stop by again...

Tomorrow will check out more sights of Bangkok!