A chaotic and popular shopping district just behind Siam
Pratunam is where Bangkok gets loud, chaotic, and busy โ in the best possible way. Itโs just a short walk from the sleek malls of Siam, but the vibe here is completely different. This is where locals and bargain-hunters come for wholesale clothing, tiny food stalls tucked between buildings, and traffic that barely moves but never stops. Itโs not pretty, but itโs packed with character.
Most people visit for the endless shopping. Platinum Fashion Mall and the hot and frantic Pratunam Market are the main draws, especially for Thai teens and tourists looking for cheap clothes by the kilo. The streets around it are lined with small fashion shops, market stalls, and sellers pushing racks of dresses or jeans. Itโs fast-paced and often confusing, but also fun if you know what youโre getting into.
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Featured Hotel in Pratunam
Vie Hotel Bangkok
VIE Hotel Bangkok โ MGallery offers a luxurious boutique experience in Bangkokโs vibrant Pratunam area. Ideal for both leisure and business travellers, the hotel is situated steps away from BTS Skytrain Ratchathewi station and within walking distance of shopping destinations like Siam Paragon and Platinum Mall.
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