Bangkok Shopping Malls: Monsoon Havens & Modern Town Squares

Bangkok Shopping Malls: Monsoon Havens & Modern Town Squares. Loft, Siam Discovery Mall, Bangkok, Thailand. Copyright © 2023 Terence Carter / Grantourismo. All Rights Reserved.

The much-maligned shopping mall makes sense in steamy Bangkok, especially during monsoon season – just as it does in the oppressive heat of Dubai. Whereas the gritty streets of both cities offer few opportunities to escape the elements, air-conditioned shopping centres provide a respite from the humidity and, in Bangkok’s case in particular at this … Read more

Bangkok’s Best Boutiques

Bangkok's Best Boutiques. Bangkok, Thailand. Copyright © 2023 Terence Carter / Grantourismo. All Rights Reserved.

I love shopping Bangkok’s boutiques because I love Thai fashion. Take homegrown brands such as FLYNOW, Theatre, Wonder Anatomie, Tipayaphongpoosanaphong, and Palette – they’re fresh, quirky, colourful, and fun. Below is my list of Bangkok’s best boutiques. Even when Thai fashion is more grown-up and serious, like the elegant evening wear of Asava, for instance, … Read more