Luxury Shopping in Bangkok

🛍️ Luxury Shopping in Bangkok

Bangkok has emerged as one of Asia premier luxury shopping destinations, offering an impressive array of international designer brands, exclusive Thai designers, and world-class shopping experiences that rival Paris, Milan, and Hong Kong.

Premier Luxury Shopping Districts

Siam and Ratchaprasong Area

This interconnected area forms Bangkok luxury shopping core:

Siam Paragon

Address: 991 Rama I Road, Pathumwan
BTS: Siam Station (direct connection)
Hours: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Flagship Stores:

Hermes
Chanel
Louis Vuitton
Gucci
Prada
Cartier
Bulgari

Features:

Thailand largest luxury department store (Paragon Department Store)
Gourmet Market food hall
Opera House and IMAX theater
Exotic car showrooms (Lamborghini, Ferrari, Rolls Royce)

Gaysorn Village

Address: 999 Ploenchit Road
BTS: Chit Lom Station
Character: Ultra-luxury, quieter atmosphere

Exclusive Brands:

Bottega Veneta
Balenciaga
Alexander McQueen
Saint Laurent
Celine

Central Embassy

Address: 1031 Ploenchit Road BTS: Phloen Chit Station Hours: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Highlights:

Most prestigious mall in Bangkok
Stunning architecture by AL_A (Amanda Levete)
Open House on 6th floor (world-class food hall)
Park Hyatt Bangkok connected

Luxury Brands:

Brand	Category	Floor
Chanel	Fashion/Beauty	G
Dior	Fashion/Beauty	G
Louis Vuitton	Fashion/Accessories	G
Berluti	Men Fashion	1
Ermenegildo Zegna	Men Fashion	1
La Mer	Beauty	G

The EmDistrict

Connected luxury malls on Sukhumvit Road:

EmQuartier

Address: 693 Sukhumvit Road
BTS: Phrom Phong Station
Notable: The Helix (spiral garden), high-end dining

Emporium

Address: 622 Sukhumvit Road
BTS: Phrom Phong Station
Notable: Original upscale mall, established clientele

Combined Offerings:

Rolex
Omega
TAG Heuer
Mont Blanc
Tiffany and Co
Mulberry
Jimmy Choo

Luxury Department Stores

Central Department Store

Locations: Central Chidlom, CentralWorld, Central Embassy Specialty: International and Thai designer collections

Central Chidlom

Most established luxury location
Personal shopping services
VIP lounges
Tailoring services

Siam Takashimaya (ICONSIAM)

Address: 299 Charoen Nakhon Road Access: BTS Gold Line to ICONSIAM or free shuttle boat Hours: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Features:

Japanese department store excellence
Exclusive Japanese brands
Premium customer service
Beautiful riverside location

ICONSIAM - Thailand Luxury Landmark

Address: 299 Charoen Nakhon Road Access:

BTS Gold Line from Krung Thonburi
Free shuttle boat from Sathorn Pier Hours: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Unique Features:

750,000 square meters of retail
Indoor floating market concept
Apple Store Thailand flagship
Riverside dining and entertainment

Luxury Brands Present:

Category	Brands
Fashion	Chanel, Dior, Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Prada
Watches	Patek Philippe, Rolex, Audemars Piguet
Jewelry	Cartier, Van Cleef and Arpels, Harry Winston
Beauty	La Prairie, Sisley, La Mer

Luxury Watch Shopping

Bangkok offers excellent watch shopping with authorized dealers.

Key Watch Retailers:

Retailer	Brands	Location
Pendulum	Rolex, Tudor	Central Embassy, Siam Paragon
Cortina Watch	Patek Philippe, IWC	Siam Paragon
Central Watch	Multi-brand	Central stores
Hour Glass	Multiple luxury	Gaysorn, Siam Paragon

Popular Watch Brands and Approximate Prices:

Brand	Entry Model	Price Range (THB)
Rolex Oyster	Oyster Perpetual	200,000+
Omega	Seamaster	150,000+
TAG Heuer	Carrera	80,000+
Cartier	Tank	120,000+
Patek Philippe	Calatrava	500,000+

Thai Luxury Designers

Discover exceptional Thai fashion designers:

Asava

Location: Siam Center, Central Embassy
Style: Modern Thai aesthetics, contemporary design
Price range: 5,000-50,000 THB

Disaya

Location: Siam Center
Style: Feminine, sophisticated prints
Price range: 3,000-20,000 THB

Greyhound Original

Location: Multiple malls
Style: Minimalist, avant-garde
Price range: 2,000-15,000 THB

Kloset

Location: Siam Center
Style: Bold, contemporary Thai fashion
Price range: 2,500-25,000 THB

Jewelry and Fine Gems

Certified Gem Dealers

Pranda Jewelry (Thai luxury brand)

Multiple locations
Traditional Thai designs
Certified quality

L.S. Oriental Jewelry

Location: Silom area
Specialty: Custom fine jewelry
Certification: GIA certified gems

Gold Jewelry

Thai gold is typically 96.5% pure (23K):

Chinatown (Yaowarat)

Address: Yaowarat Road
MRT: Wat Mangkon Station
Best for: Traditional gold by weight

Price Calculation:

Daily gold price per baht weight (15.2 grams)
Check current price at Gold Traders Association

Custom Tailoring - Luxury Level

Premium Tailors:

Rajawongse Clothier

Location: 130 Sukhumvit Road
Reputation: Multi-generational family business
Price: Suits from 25,000 THB
Turnaround: 5-7 days

Raja Fashions

Location: 160 Sukhumvit Road
Reputation: International clientele
Price: Suits from 20,000 THB
Turnaround: 24-48 hours express available

Tailor On Ten

Location: Sukhumvit Soi 8
Reputation: Modern techniques, excellent fit
Price: Suits from 18,000 THB

VAT Refund for Luxury Purchases

Eligibility:

Non-Thai passport holders
Minimum purchase: 2,000 THB per store per day
Total minimum: 5,000 THB for refund claim

Process:

Request VAT Refund Form (PP10) at time of purchase
Show passport at purchase
Keep original receipts
Visit VAT Refund Office at airport before departure
Show goods if requested (keep in hand luggage)

Refund Rate: 7% minus processing fee (approximately 5-6% actual refund)

VIP Shopping Services

Personal Shopping: Many luxury malls offer complimentary personal shopping:

Siam Paragon VIP Services
Central Embassy Platinum Service
ICONSIAM Personal Shopper

Benefits:

Private shopping appointments
VIP lounges access
Restaurant reservations
Limousine service (for high spenders)
Tax refund assistance

Luxury Hotel Shopping Arcades

The Shops at Mandarin Oriental

Location: Within Mandarin Oriental Hotel
Brands: Jim Thompson, exclusive boutiques
Character: Intimate, historic atmosphere

Sindhorn Kempinski

Location: Langsuan Road
Features: Boutique shopping, gallery spaces

Dining Near Luxury Shopping

Restaurant	Location	Cuisine	Price per person
Gaggan Anand	Langsuan	Progressive Indian	8,000+ THB
Sorn	Sukhumvit 26	Southern Thai	6,000+ THB
Le Normandie	Oriental Hotel	French	5,000+ THB
Paste	Gaysorn	Modern Thai	3,000+ THB
Open House	Central Embassy	International	1,500+ THB

Useful Thai Phrases for Luxury Shopping

English	Thai	Pronunciation
I am looking for...	ผมกำลังหา...	Pom gamlung haa...
Do you have this in another size?	มีไซส์อื่นไหม	Mee size uen mai?
Can you gift wrap?	ห่อเป็นของขวัญได้ไหม	Hor pen kong kwan dai mai?
VAT refund please	ขอคืนภาษีด้วย	Kor keun pasi duay
Appointment please	ขอนัดเวลา	Kor nat welaa