Amazing Thailand - Paradise for Shopper

I was in Thailand just 3 days and got so many things to do, go , and shop. Let's see how my trip would benefit you.

First Day: I arrived in Thailand early morning and got to the hotel - Pathumwan Princess Hotel (recommend and got deluxe room with special rate from http://www.silkzpider.com/). The hotel's location is perfect-right in the middle of the town adjoining with 7 story shopping mall building named MBK Shopping Center and in the center of the Siam Area. The hotel looks modern and well-maintained. The room is clean and quite large for 2 people.

After getting some refreshment from the hotel, we went shopping at "Siam Paragon" (http://www.siamparagon.co.th/)- the new and modern shopping entertainment in town. There were so many good selections to choose, especially lady shoes, cosmetic, and sport accessories.

After shopping for 2 hours, we had lunch at the "Food Court in this shopping complex". The Thai food was excellent- spicy, sweet, sour...ummm...very tasty, yummy. Assorted kind of food such as Pad-Thai, Tom-Yum-Kung, Assorted Curry with Rice, Assorted and Decorated Bakery, etc.
Then, we went down to "Siam Ocean World" (http://www.siamoceanworld.co.th/) located in the lowest floor of the building. This is the largest aquarium in the Southern Hemisphere. It has 7 zones including weird and wonderful, deep reef, living ocean, rainforest, rocky shore, open ocean, and sea jellies. The admission is 450 Baht for adult and 280 Baht for child. The place was filled with all kinds of aqustic animals including the one that we had never seen in your country.

Then, we went to pay our respect to "Erawan Shine" locally known as "San Pra Prom" located at the junction of Ratchadamri Road and Ploenchit Road. People come here to make specific pray with special offer if their pray is granted. It's just the belief, but I certainly made my pray and hope that he will grant it : )

Then, we went to "Pratunam Area" to buy cloth. This is the wholesale area for clothing located in the center of the Bangkok. Many international and local people come here to buy things for resell in their store. We got so many things for our friends and family back home such as baby clothing, beach bag, hand bag, etc. Imagine nike sport bag was cost me about 5USD. Baby cloth for my nephew cost only 2USD per set. I really love this place.

Now, we went to "Pantip Plaza". This is the place for computer shopping on Phetburi Road in Pratunam District. It is an indoor IT Shopping Mall with 5-story building. We got software, hardware, and computer accessories for lower price than our town. For example, I got Flash Drive SanDisk: Cruzer Micro 1 GB for only 8 USD and Kingston: Data Traveler II 1 GB for only 10USD, etc. I will certainly show this to my boss and my colleague. They will be envy. Glad to come here.

Then, catching a taxi meter (make sure the meter is turned on) to "Suanlum Night Bazaar". This is the night market open until midnigtht located on Wireless Road in Pathumwan District (much like Chatuchak, but open only night time). I didn't get much things from here, but the surrounding is good.

Now, moving to the place named "Patpong"- Thailand's well-known nightlife area. There are so many bar, a lot of people, many product to shop including watch, polo shirt, cloth, lighter, shoes, belt, etc. We had our dinner here ordering from the food stall nearby. Sorry, couldn't remember the name of the plate, just follow other people eating at the same stall. Then, so tired, so we went back to the hotel to recharge our battery for the 2nd day.

Second Day: "Wat Phra Kaew" was our first place to visit. This is the temple of Emerald Buddha and also the Thailand's most important temple. Special things about this place is the robe for this Buddha which will be changed 3 times per year by the King RamaIX considering Thai's seasonal changed-hot season, cold season, and rainy season. The Buddha and the place are cultural rich. "Grand Palace" adjoins Wat Phra Kaew. It used to be royal residence area. Currently, it only uses for occasional ceremonial purposes. It builds with Thai and European style. Very beautiful both Wat Phra Kaew and Grand Palace.

Next stop is "China Town" locally known as "Yaovarath". Most Chinese merchants preferred to stay in this area. We found them everywhere including "Sampeng Lane" which famous in selling all kind of souvenirs in bulk such as six pack or one dozen per item. We got cute hair string, alarm clock, office accessory paper weight, pen, mechanic pencil (All of these in Kitty Collection) : ) Food stall here was also good taste and cheap. We had Noodle with BBQ Pork, Oily Rice with Chicken, and Sugarcane Juice. Perfect Lunch. Then, we went to the place named "Thieves Market" locally known as Nakhon Kasem ( if I'm not mistaken). Merchants here are well known for selling Thai and Chinese antique products stolen from anywhere in Thailand. We bought Buddha here to remind us about our trip to Thailand.

Then, "Khao San Road" was our last place to visit for this 2nd day. This is the place for budget traveller located in Banglumpoo District. It is simply splendid, lively scene. A market with a huge range of goods and hundreds of restaurants. There were so many shops and many of goods with low price such as silver necklace, silver ring, antique furniture, fashion and traditional clothing, music, CD, DVD. Actually, we didn't buy many things here except silver necklace and ring, but we really enjoy the food along this road. We were eating while walking. So many fun and people are so friendly and lively. Oh! foot message here was great. Try it. Help me a lot after a long walk, just 200-300 Baht per hour.

Then, it was time to go back to the hotel to recharge ourselves again.

Third Day: This is a big shopping day. We was going to "Chatuchak Weekend Market". You might call it "The World's Biggest Weekend Market". It is a heaven for bargain shopper. This market is selling everything such as antique, fashion, cloth, wooden crave, live animal, plant, furniture, ceremic, glass, etc....you name it. Imagine, this area contains about 100,000 booths overflowing with people. We spent the whole day walking, eating, sitting, sightseeing in this place.

Now, it's times to get back to the hotel and got ready to catch the flight to go home. We were very tired but worth to visit. We will come back again....Lovely Thailand.....

P.S. Does anyone has any recommendations for different shopping place in Thailand? Please advice....