MBK Center… a well-known shopping place for tourists
Today I will recommend you an indoor shopping mall in Bangkok that is well-known among tourists. Yes, it is MBK Center. Nowadays, there are countless malls in Bangkok, but MBK Center is still popular for tourists.
MBK Center is a short name of MahBoonkhrong Center. This mall is full with both brand name and local shops. What do you want from MBK Center? Eating, shopping, or watching movies? You can do all of them in MBK Center.
Shopping: you can buy almost everything you want here such as clothes, bags, shoes. The whole 4th floor is dedicated to mobile phone and accessories. The camera center is on 5th floor. The tip is before buying things here you should bargain to get the price down first. If you think chatuchak market is too hot for shopping, MBK center is your choice. ATM machines are available in the mall.
Eating: there are loads of Thai and international restaurants here and there are 2 major food zones: the international food avenue (5th floor zone A), the MBK Food Island (6th floor zone A). The latter is cheaper.
Watching movies: the cinema is on 7th and 8th floor.
For me, this mall is not different from other malls in Bangkok. The good thing is its location which is very convenient. If you visit Bangkok and want to do those activities, MBK center is your choice.
Besides, there are malls around MBK Center. If you want to see more international brand shops, follow this link.
Update: May, 2014
Location: MBK Center is located at Pathumwan Intersection. The easiest way to go there is to get off the skytrain (BTS) at National Stadium station. Then, take exit 4. You will see the bridge connect you to the building. Enter the building, that area is Tokyu Department store. You have to walk straight and turn left to enter MBK Center (only 1-2 minutes).
Opening Hours: Everyday, from 10.00-22.00
Have you ever been to MBK Center? Did you enjoy shopping, eating, or watching movies there? Share your experience with me in the comments!
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Hi Wanna, has discovered by chance your blog looking for the markets of Bangkok. My name is Alessandro and alive in Merano exactly 30km from Bolzano where I have seen that you have frequented the University. Currently we are spending 3 weeks of vacation in Thailand and exactly for the second time that we visit this country I must admit that it is always fascinating and very beautiful with so many things to do. Beautiful blog full of information!
Bye, Alessandro
Hi Alessandro
I’ve been to Merano once. It’s a nice city. I love northern Italy.
Btw, what do you want to buy? I hope this blog provides useful information for you!
Enjoy your holiday in BKK!!!
Hi Wannee unfortunately I have not found many souvenirs, however ago always to like some time to the shopping. It is a pleasure for me, because when they ask me from where I originate anybody it knows this Little town.
Unfortunately our vacations are finished, however we allow us to the shoulders a beautiful memory of Thailand.
Bye
Alessandro
Sorry for the souvenirs. I’m glad to hear that you had a great time in Thailand 🙂
Hi Wannee! Must say your blogs are great! They helped me choose what & where to shop in Bangkok. I am travelling to Bangkok from India this November. Can you suggest me a good place to buy electronic items?? Especially DSLR cameras?? Also, do they do bargaining in electronic items?? Do they sell fake goods or genuine ones??
Hi Himanshi,
I’m not an expert about cameras. Usually when I want to buy it, i will wait and buy it at the Expo or Fair that is organized every year.
In MBK, there are a number of electronic shops. You have to go and check the price by yourself. Some Thais buy cameras there.
If you are afraid of the fake one, I recommend you to buy it in a shopping mall. Well, you cannot bargain there.
you can read more detail about bargaining here: https://www.iamwannee.com/bargaining-in-bangkok/
Also, I am a strict vegetarian…I don’t even eat eggs 🙁 Can you suggest good vegetarian places to eat?? I am staying in Sukhumvit 11. Is it convenient to cover Chatuchak, Platinum & MBK in 3 days??
Since i’m not a vegetarian, I don’t know much about this. I know that there are a number of vegetarian restaurants in town. you might google it. Sorry that I cannot help.
Yes, you can cover all these places in 3 days. but please bear in mind that Chatuchak is open only on weekend.