MBK Bangkok is one of the oldest shopping centers which revolves around a calm traditional heart in the stunning modern city of Bangkok.
Amidst the urban hustle and bustle, the glamor and charm of large luxury shopping malls dazzle.
This is the reason why shopping in Bangkok is a pleasant and exciting experience for anyone, not to mention a shopaholic. The glossy chrome size and dominating size of these sleek, air-conditioned, all-inclusive malls instantly grab the attention of the traveler, taking them into a world of geek and catchy shopping, whether designed for accessories, clothing, or jewelry. The experience is said to be equally comprehensive, and it can be stressful if you do not have a guide that will lead you to these malls.
While those new and shiny malls catch everyone’s eyes, an old and well-established Bangkok shopping center keeps attracting almost every traveler arriving in the city..
The MBK shopping center
Located in heart of Pathum Wan District, (See Map) Bangkok’s most legendary mall, MBK Bangkok shopping mall is loved by almost all tourists visiting Bangkok as well as local Thai People. It has all sorts of items ranging from clothing, appliances, bags, leather goods, mobile phones, cameras, furniture, stationery, and the list has only started..
Check out a few of those mentions and grouped here spread across eight floors. Each of them has got its own section and vast variety of options
Best ways to get to MBK
Opened back in 1985, the MBK Bangkok was the biggest during this time was built by Dusit Thani group employed Sirichai Bulakul, who are the best developers even today. The owner Thanachart made sure it is located in one of the most central areas of Bangkok with easy access, in and out.
BTS
The MBK Center is easy to access. Using the BTS (Bangkok Skytrain) is the most common these days due to the direct corridor that connects from the National Stadium BTS Skytrain Station.
Taxi
Another way is of course – A taxi. All taxi drivers in the city know the MBK Bangkok. That implies that you can call a taxi from anywhere or just raise your hand while on the street and you will be taken to the mall.
Tuk Tuk
One more way to get there, quite similar to a Taxi is TukTuk, Just make sure to get a decent price and be dropped off close enough. If you are taking a day tour in Bangkok, ask the guide to be dropped at the MBK Center once the tour is finished. This is a very common request and may even save you some money
So what makes the MBK shopping center so Popular? Let’s start from the topmost floor coming down.
MBK Bangkok-Floor arrangement and components
8th floor
This is the top floor. Apart from acting as a watching tower, this consists of entertainment halls and a big complex that that can house multi-screen cinemas. This is where you will find computer games, karaoke, and amazing first-class restaurants. For those who love the 3D Trick Art Museum, MBK houses it on its 8th floor. For a fun family activity mostly during a rainy day, never forget MBK shopping center 8th floor.
7th floor
This floor comes with a mixture of things. From point to point, you can get different stores. The floor has a wide range of quality products, such as cosmetics, clothing, and household items at reasonable prices.
6th and 5th floor
On these two floors, you will find souvenirs and fantastic home furnishings. Those include chairs and decorating bulbs, not forgetting rugs and carpets. Like all shopping malls all over the world, the MBK mall has a place for those who want to cut hunger. The 5th-floor houses a well vanished with a general dining area that fits tourists, foreign guests, and top government officials. The 6th floor has a dining station for local people with typical traditional and affordable well-cooked foods.
4th and 3rd floors
In general, the 4th floor is dedicated to all types of electrical and electronic appliances. This is where you will get DVDs, mobile phones, and all kinds of related tools and tools. Here you will find used phones, game consoles, the latest movies, starter packs, computer games, and MP3 players. Those who lack space on the 4th floor you will find on the 3rd floor. That means, on the 3rd floor of the MBK shopping mall, you will find a mixture of shops that give you the whole picture of what to encounter while going up or down.
1st and 2nd floors
On the 1st and the 2nd floors of MBK, you will get stalls selling shoes, fashion, fast food outlets bags, and supermarkets with a wide range of accessories. Though you may get up to a 30% discount on goods on these lower floors, that may not be so affordable. On the upper floors, things are a bit cheap.
Conclusion
Shopping in Bangkok is one of the highlights of a vacation for many people. It is quite obvious that the MBK shopping center is one of the biggest malls in the world. If you came all the way to Thailand you might not want to miss it. Therefore, while you shop around the mall and see something you like, You might want to go ahead and buy it. Tracing it back, later on, is not so easy unless you are familiar with this mall.
Happy shopping.. 🙂
Loved the article and the strait forward info in there.
Once our world gets back to normal and we can come and visit again, I will surely do!