Best Malls in Thailand For Shopping, Food and Entertainment

CentralWorld is the eleventh largest shopping complex in the world, and effectively the largest in Thailand. Sprawled over 7 levels, all embellished with artistic installations, it grazes the zenith of the ultimate retail experience, with hundreds of fashion, entertainment, electronic, wellness and culinary destinations, as well as Hindu shrines and a 5-star hotel. It is guaranteed that there is something for everyone at CentralWorld.

The Siam Paragon Mall is the place to be for tourists who love international high-end fashion brands. From Jimmy Choo and Versace to Prada, over 70 globally renowned brands are available here. Besides clothing, brands such as Sony, Samsung, Aston Martin and BMW can be found here too. The mall is also home to one of the largest aquariums in Southeast Asia, a 16 screen cineplex and restaurants of all the possible cuisines.

From top branded to local products in clothing, furniture, accessories, luggage, electronics, stationery, and many other things, one can find it all at the MBK Center. Besides shopping, you can dig into scrumptious food at two large food courts. They also have an entire floor dedicated to entertainment, with a cinema and a 3D art museum as well.

Platinum Fashion Mall is packed with around 1,300 shops and a large food court. Its speciality is that the items are very reasonably priced. So if you're looking for some serious shopping of clothes, handbags, cosmetics, shoes or anything from head to toe, you can easily spend a day here without digging a massive hole in your pocket.

Terminal 21 is a vibrant mixed-use retail complex located on the corner of North Pattaya Road. The airport-themed complex has a unique exterior with a real airplane hull and an artificial beach. Inside, each floor is themed on an international destination - Paris, Rome, London, Tokyo, Istanbul, and San Francisco. The Pier 21 food court on the 3rd floor offers many eclectic dishes from Thai and other cuisines.

Once an international port, Asiatique The Riverfront is an open-air mall and night market in Bangkok. Neatly divided into four districts, it houses a variety of boutiques, fine dining, mall, fashion stores, and entertainment spaces. Located along the Chao Phraya River, it is easy to reach via boat. Asiatique has multiple themed exhibition zones that keep changing.

Jungceylon is one of the largest shopping malls in southern Thailand. The mall's glittering and shimmering shops and lively atmosphere make it the best destination for shopping and entertainment in Phuket. While strolling across the Jungceylon Mall, you cannot ignore noticing two of its largest stores – Robinson and the Big C Supermarket.

Bangkok is known for several spectacular shopping malls in addition to other attractions. However, the mega-development project of IconSiam located at the Thonburi end of River Chao Phraya, stands apart from the others in multiple ways. It has many firsts, including the first Apple Store in the nation that has left the locals as well as International tourists completely awestruck. It is a city within a city that houses residential towers, retail shops, as well as an amusement park that spells glitz and glamour like no other property in and around Thailand.

Central Festival Pattaya is the ideal beach-side shopping mall that stands apart from the bargain stalls and bazaars that line Pattaya Beach Road. At this mall, one is treated to over 350 shops serving international and local brands. There’s also a great food court upstairs that caters to every kind of culinary desire, a department store, and an entertainment complex.

Situated in Sukhumvit and part of EM district, the Emporium is a mega six-storeyed luxury shopping mall spelling class like no other. It brings together the best brands in clothing, accessories, and cosmetics, along with a supermarket, cinema, and a play zone for the kids all at one place. The white and gold décor and the lovely white marble floor will mesmerize your senses completely.

The Hua Hin Market Village is the seaside town’s first and largest shopping complex. The mall offers tourists an addition to the open-air night markets in Hua Hin with its air-conditioned shopping experience and numerous restaurants and cafes. Over 100 shops are selling a variety of clothes, electronics, and other products.

Emquartier Mall is a part of the upcoming 'EM District' at the heart of Bangkok. It is a fantastic retail destination to meet all your shopping needs. The mall hosts a vast range of designer brands, dozens of restaurants, and even an indoor garden complete with a waterfall; this mall promises a fantastic experience of luxury shopping along with entertainment for the whole family.

CentralPlaza Westgate is the largest mall in Thailand with a total area of 550,278 square meters. Opened in August 2015, this mall offers top fashion brands, dining destinations, convention halls and world-class attractions. With the biggest Ikea in the city, you can buy the best quality of home furniture products.

Central Plaza mall is Korat (Nakhon Ratchasima) is the city’s largest mall covering an area of 11,000 square meters. This mall often gets unnoticed because of its location but is a must-visit. The interiors are well-maintained, and there are nearly 400 shops to fulfil your shopping needs.