Bangkok Shopping Articles by hotelATM2010-03-30T03:48:44+00:00hotelATMhttp://hotelATM.com/info/about.htmno-reply@hotelATM.comtag:hotel-travel-bangkok.com,blog-121125Patpong Night Markettag:hotel-travel-bangkok.com,blog-1.post-42982010-03-30T03:48:44+00:00No trip to Bangkok is complete without experiencing market shopping. Outdoor markets adorn Bangkok and can be found virtually everywhere, including on the river, which is known as the 'floating market." One market extravaganza you will not want to miss is the Patpong Night Market.Bangkok shoppingtag:hotel-travel-bangkok.com,blog-1.post-28372010-03-29T04:48:44+00:00Bangkok is a shopper's paradise. It is also fast evolving as a major shopping complex in Southeast Asia. Numerous department stores, interesting shopping malls, markets, and small shops can spoil you with their extensive and exclusive choice of products. You can bargain intensively with the street vendors, although this may not be possible at the malls and shopping complexes. Overall, the quality of all goods is excellent and the range and variety is immense. Prices are reasonable too.Chatuchak Weekend Markettag:hotel-travel-bangkok.com,blog-1.post-42682010-03-27T04:48:44+00:00The Chatuchak Weekend Market is probably one of the most famous outdoor markets in the world. People from all over the Southeast come to shop and display their wares every weekend. Take along a few bottled waters as it gets a bit hot in the sun in Bangkok and you will need something to keep you going as you continue to "shop till you drop."Bangkok Chinatowntag:hotel-travel-bangkok.com,blog-1.post-43012007-12-04T03:01:00+00:00Bangkok has a large Chinese community and Bangkok's Chinatown is one of the most fabulous places to visit during your Thai holiday. Bangkok's Chinatown features wonderful restaurants, interesting and colorful attractions, excellent shopping and historical treasures. During your holiday in the charming city of Bangkok, be sure to visit Bangkok's Chinatown.Counterfeit Merchandise in Bangkoktag:hotel-travel-bangkok.com,blog-1.post-42112007-12-03T11:01:05+00:00Thousands of shoppers buy counterfeit merchandise everyday in Bangkok. Because shoppers can get replicas of their favorite high priced brands so inexpensively, the counterfeit merchandise thrives despite being illegal and the other dark connotations of the practice. You can find counterfeit merchandise of every kind in Bangkok such as clothing, jewelry, luggage, watches, sunglasses, DVD's, software, pretty much any thing imaginable. Some shoppers know exactly what counterfeit merchandise is and choose purchase it anyway, but many tourists are unaware that the product they purchased is indeed an illegal knockoff.How to Claim your VAT Refunds in Bangkoktag:hotel-travel-bangkok.com,blog-1.post-43412007-12-03T03:01:01+00:00Any goods you purchase in Bangkok are subject to the VAT - the Value Added Tax. Like most other countries, you can claim a refund of your VAT in Thailand. This article will give you tips on how to claim your VAT.Siam Ocean World at Siam Paragontag:hotel-travel-bangkok.com,blog-1.post-43522007-12-03T03:01:01+00:00Spanning an area 10,000 sq meters large, Siam Ocean World is located in the basement of Siam Paragon Center, Bangkok's huge world-class shopping center. It is hugely popular with locals and tourists alike, and draws crowds of visitors. Siam Ocean World is quite possibly one of the most unique and fascinating sites you will visit during your stay in Bangkok.Central World Shopping Complextag:hotel-travel-bangkok.com,blog-1.post-43172007-12-03T03:01:01+00:00Got an itch to shop? You should look no further than CentralWorld, a spacious shopping complex located in Bangkok. Why should you look no further? Well, CentralWorld is only one of the biggest and baddest shopping malls in Bangkok. It's just about ready to burst with the tremendous of amount of clothing and other consumer goods it has. But these aren't the only reasons why CentralWorld is a shopper's dream.Best places to shop in Bangkoktag:hotel-travel-bangkok.com,blog-1.post-43122007-12-03T03:01:01+00:00If you are planning on staying in Bangkok for a period of time, you may find it necessary to purchase necessities such as toiletries, food, cosmetics or other items that you normally consume on a regular basis. The outdoor markets in Bangkok offer most of what you need to get through your holiday, but if you would like to shop in an air conditioned environment, there are many different stores located throughout the city where you can purchase just about everything you need during your holiday. These supermarkets and stores are among the best places to shop in Bangkok.Bangkok's shopping mallstag:hotel-travel-bangkok.com,blog-1.post-43162007-12-03T03:01:01+00:00If you are visiting Bangkok, and you just broke the heel on your traveling pumps, don't worry. All you have to do is run on over to one of the fabulous shopping malls of Bangkok. Really, you don't even need to break anything to go on over to the shopping malls in Bangkok.Counterfeit items in Bangkoktag:hotel-travel-bangkok.com,blog-1.post-42992007-12-03T03:01:01+00:00Shopping in Bangkok is a true treat. For those who can afford authentic designer purses, clothes and shoes, there are many different shopping malls located throughout the city that sell this merchandise at costs lower than in the West. But if you really want "designer" items without paying a high price, shop some of the Thai markets that feature a vast array of counterfeit items. Counterfeit items in Bangkok are found in virtually every outdoor market and many of these items look quite a bit like the real thing.Jewelry in Bangkoktag:hotel-travel-bangkok.com,blog-1.post-43002007-12-03T03:01:01+00:00Bangkok is a wonderful place to purchase jewelry. If you are looking for precious metals such as gold or silver, or exotic gemstones such as diamonds or rubies, Bangkok is the place you want to go. Jewelry in Bangkok is lovely and surprisingly affordable, particularly when compared to prices in the West.Thai Craftstag:hotel-travel-bangkok.com,blog-1.post-43032007-12-03T03:01:01+00:00Thai crafts combine expertise handcrafting with old world style. Artisans throughout Thailand make some of the most beautiful crafts and art pieces in the world. During your Bangkok holiday, you will want to be sure to pick up some of the lovely Thai crafts to take home with you as a wonderful reminder of your holiday.Bangkok Antiques and Collectablestag:hotel-travel-bangkok.com,blog-1.post-43042007-12-03T03:01:01+00:00If you have an appreciation for fine antiques and collectables, you will find many wonderful objects during your holiday trip to Bangkok. Bangkok antiques and collectables offer unique craftsmanship, lovely designs and superb quality. And when compared with prices in the West, Bangkok antiques and collectables are surprisingly affordable.Shopping Day Trips in Bangkoktag:hotel-travel-bangkok.com,blog-1.post-42862007-12-03T03:01:01+00:00If you are like many vacationers, you want to have amazing shopping day trips. Shopping day trips are great ways to both experience a city, and also bring home some amazing items. This is especially true when you are vacationing in Bangkok, Thailand. This city is known for giving its visitors the opportunity to have amazing shopping day trips. One of the great reasons why this city has great shopping day trips is because you are given the choice of either shopping within a mall or going to a market. Where you go on your shopping day trips strictly depends on what type of experience you want to have.How to Save Money While in Bangkoktag:hotel-travel-bangkok.com,blog-1.post-42742007-12-03T03:01:01+00:00It is not a secret that when you take a vacation, it is quite an expense. And if you are like most people, you live your life on a budget, whether this budget it strict or loosely-based, you still have to watch your spending. And when you are traveling to a city such as Bangkok, Thailand, it is easy to spend more money than you want to while on vacation. You can save money by simply doing slight research before your vacation, and having a plan of what you want to spend and what you don't.Shopping Malls in Bangkoktag:hotel-travel-bangkok.com,blog-1.post-42672007-12-03T03:01:00+00:00Shopping malls in Bangkok are truly something to behold. They are like nothing you have seen in the West and offer some of the greatest bargains amid some of the most beautiful atmosphere. It is not wonder that Bangkok is often called a "shopper's paradise."After Dark Shopping in Bangkoktag:hotel-travel-bangkok.com,blog-1.post-42262007-12-03T03:01:00+00:00Out door markets, rows of shops selling souvenirs and offer up cultural items are all apart of the Thailand culture. Bangkok's streets are filled with just those types of shops and out door markets. The best part about shopping in Bangkok is the after dark shopping experience. Countless stores in Bangkok are open until real late at night allow tourists to basically set their own schedule for their vacation. The time constraints of stores closing is not an issue while you are here. Instead, you are free to do what ever you please while on your vacation comfortable in the knowledge that you can take part in some after dark shopping later that night instead of having to do it during the daytime.Shopping Tips in Bangkoktag:hotel-travel-bangkok.com,blog-1.post-42102007-12-03T03:01:00+00:00Shopping is a popular pastime for both tourists and Bangkok locals. Make the most of your shopping trip in Bangkok with these shopping tips.Bangkok's Floating Markettag:hotel-travel-bangkok.com,blog-1.post-42022007-12-03T03:01:00+00:00Made famous by the James Bond films, Bangkok's floating market in Damnoen Saduak draws many tourists every year. The draw of the floating market is its chaotic air and the frenzied buying that takes place. Small channels are filled with small flat boats that vie for the best position along the docks. Bangkok's floating market makes for a colorful, hectic, noisy, and fun shopping experience.VAT Refunds in Bangkoktag:hotel-travel-bangkok.com,blog-1.post-42062007-12-03T03:01:00+00:00Tourists to Bangkok are required to pay VAT (value added tax) on all items purchased in Bangkok that you intend to take out of the country that cost more than 5000 Baht (110 EUR). You can, however, have this tax refunded through a VAT refund when you leave the country. Shopping is popular for visitors to Bangkok because of all the great deals and if you keep the required paper work you can have get a VAT refund.