MBK Center
Address: 444 Phayathai Road, Wangmai, PatumwanOne of Bangkok's most famous shopping spots, this multi-storey shopping plaza houses over 2000 shops and boutiques with whole floors dedicated to fashion, beauty and accessories, and all with very reasonable price tags. Everything you need to get your shopping fix you can find it here: Clothes, shoes, bags, lingerie, makeup, jewelry, you name it. Many of the items here are also readily available at outdoor street markets, so MBK is the perfect alternative if you don't fancy braving the crowds in hot and sticky conditions. Unlike most malls, bargaining is an option here so you can definitely pick up some fabulous finds.
Siam Paragon
Address: Rama I Road, Pathum WanWhen it comes to luxury, this is the place to go. The Siam Paragon is Bangkok's largest upscale shopping and entertainment complex, with over 250 luxury brands including the likes of Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Chanel, Prada, Dior and Versace -- the perfect venue for any fashionista with expensive tastes. But even if your budget isn't going to stretch that far, you can also head down here to patronize the very chic restaurants and cafes, and mingle with the fashionable crowd.
Chatuchak Weekend Market
Address: Kamphaeng Phet 2 RoadIf you are looking for an authentic shopping experience, expect to jostle with the locals and tourists at this iconic outdoor market. Chatuchak Weekend Market in particular has become something of a tourist attraction in its own right. There are a staggering 8000 stalls and not surprisingly, it isn't just fashion that you'll find here -- almost everything you can think of can be bought. Here, haggling is not just acceptable but actively encouraged.
Gaysorn
Address: 999 Ploenchit Road, Lumpini, PathumwanThis is another upmarket shopping venue, where deluxe fashion is the name of the game. You can find high-end brands like Prada, Gucci and Louis Vuitton here.
Platinum Fashion Mall
Address: 222, Phetchaburi Road, RatchathewiAs the name suggests, this mall specializes in clothing and fashion accessories, most selling at wholesale prices. The concept behind the mall is similar to the famous MBK, and you're free to bargain to your heart's content. It's worth bearing in mind that the vendors are willing to offer better discounts if you buy multiple pieces from the same shop, so you can actually save more with bulk purchases.
CentralWorld
Address: 4 Ratchadamri RoadTrendy high-street labels such as Zara, Miss Sixty and Mango are located here but you'll also find departmental stores here that feature big-name clothing brands. There are about 500 stores, most heavily inspired by street fashion.
Central Chidlom
Address: 1027, Soi Somkid, Thanon Phloen Chit, Pathum WanThis multi-storey department store has several floors of fashion and accessories. And like CentralWorld, the focus is on being a one-stop shop for street brands and fashion labels.
Siam Center and Siam Discovery Cener
Address: Rama I Road, Pathum WanThese two sister centers house international street brands as well as local labels.
Terminal 21
Address: 2, 88 Sukhumvit Soi 19, Sukhumvit Road, North Klongtoei, WattanaThings get truly international at this shopping mall, which pays homage to some of the most famous cities in the world. For fashion shopping, highlights include the fashion labels in "Paris" and "Rome" and hunting for bargains in the "Istanbul"-inspired zouk.