If you are looking for a relaxing day of shopping, entertainment and dining out, the Siam Square is the right place to be. The square is the hub of Bangkok's extensive shopping and entertainment facilities and will leave you with a taste of the vibrancy of the Thai culture. Easily accessible by Siam's Skytrain, the place lies in the Pathum Wan district near to Sukhumvit Road and is definitely worth a visit.
This glitzy Square is home to some of the major shopping malls and stores in Bangkok and in South East Asia, where you will always be tempted to buy something. If you are looking for exclusive fashion, the Emporium and the Gaysorn Plaza is the right place to be. Major shopping malls such as the popular MBK Center and the Siam Discovery Center/Siam Center are ideal for hours of endless shopping where fashionable merchandise is available at reasonable prices. Great bargains can also be purchased at the Pratunam Market which is only minutes away from Siam Square.
For those not too interested in shopping, there are 3 major cinema complexes found at Siam Square that screen both international and Thai movies. The Lido, the Scala and the Siam are multiplex theaters where you can relax with a movie and some pop corn after making your way through the colourful streets. Tourists can also visit the Jim Thompson museum in the area where a pricy collection of antiques can be seen.
Food lovers will be in for a treat at Siam Square and your taste buds will be delighted with the extensive range of delicious specialties available. Everything you can dream of, ranging from traditional cheap Thai food stalls to international 5 star cuisine can be found here. A popular spot for many tourists in the area to gather is the Hard Rock Café where food such as beer and snacks are served, whilst there are also other coffeehouses to unwind in after a tiring day of shopping.
Visiting Siam Square is bound to be a fun and leisurely trip that will make you want to come back for more. Tourists looking for a Bangkok service apartment from which to explore the city can stay at the Bangkok President Park. The complex is situated in a tranquil yet convenient location and offers elegant Bangkok apartments to relax in.
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