16. MBK center

Situated in the most colorful shopping area of Bangkok, MBK Center is one of the top-list shopping malls which comes up as the first choice to many people’s mind.

While SiamCenter and Siam Discovery target teenagers and Siam Paragon is high-end shopping complex, MBK interestingly attracts any kinds of customers regardless sex, occupation or age.The building has been newly renovated, giving a feeling of hi-techy spacecraft to the customers.This shopping center consists of 7 floors and its shops are conveniently divided into certain zones.
Starting from the ground floor, the 2nd and 3rd floor, many youngsters are attracted to hundreds of clothing shops and boutiques, where you can easily get hot fashion update.
The next best thing is gold jewellery and accessories shops, offering quality products for gold and gem lovers, on the 2nd and 3rd floor.
Moreover, on the 3rd floor, health and beauty advocates, especially ladies, will be fascinated by spas, beauty salons and face-massage palors, offering pleasingly soothing experience.
The famous feature is mobile phone shops. On the 4th floor, you will experience hundreds of mobile stores, making this floor one of the most crowded space of the mall.
You can go straight to the 5th floor and enjoy various selections of home decor accessories as well.
The 6th floor is well-known for its numerous number of Thai Handicraft shops, selling exquisitely hand-made Thai local products. No wonder this floor is especially crowded by the tourists.
MBK Center is famous for its ethnic restaurants as well. Thai, Japanese, Chinese or even Muslim food selections can be found on the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 5th floor (where the Fifth Food Center is located).
But if you want to have just simple meals, several popular fast food restaurants are provided on the 7th floor.

After done with the shopping, don’t miss the entertainment complex on the 7th floor where you can get a groove on a variety of leisure activities in SF Cinema City, SF Music City Karaoke and SF Strike Bowl.

In addition, you can take time with a variety of activities held at the multi-function court in front of MBK, where you can enjoy good street dance performances, concerts or even tatooing competitions.

15. Erawan Shrine

Only few people don’t know Erawan Shrine (San Phra Phrom in Thai) because it is one of the most Thai sacred places which attracts both Thais and foreigners. Moreover, recently news about someone beating Erawan statue stirs more people visiting here.
Erawan Shrine was built in 1956 during the Grand Hyatt Erawan Hotel’s construction under the advice of a spiritual advisor due to a number of problems during the construction. The concept of Erawan Shrine’s construction is tantamount to Thai spirit house. People believe that Brahma (Phra Phrom) will create many good lucks to them. Both Thais and foreign visitors come to pay their respects here because they believe that Erawan is very holy. Nowadays the number of worshippers is increasing every year.
People offer colorful flower garlands, lotus, incense and candles. If a wish comes true, they will thank the spirits by donating teak elephants or providing the classical Thai dancers and live orchestra. Moreover, some people thank by naked dance.
Although the old Erawan statue which now is replaced by the Erawan’s picture was destroyed, the number of visitors increases everyday. Due to the location near many shopping centers and restaurant, here becomes the must see place of Bangkok.
Erawan Shrine is located next to the Grand Hyatt Erawan Hotel on Rajadamri Road. There is no entrance fee but the vendors around the shrine will encourage you to purchase flowers and candles, etc.