The Numbers:
1,500 shops, over 48,000 square meters, over 500 fashion boutiques, 40 restaurants, parking for 2,000 cars.
Décor:
The whole place comes across as a mix between Palio and Chocolate Ville with its outdoor circulation and faux retro architecture. The shops are housed in ten huge warehouses, split into a series of smaller alleyways that give the feel of a giant covered market. There are also lots of theme-park-esque features like old trams and 50s cars for the obligatory photo shoots.
Top Shops:
Most of the shops seem to take their cue from the now defunct Suan Lum Night Bazaar. However, like Suan Lum, there is the occasional gem that will appeal to Bangkokians. Graphtees do affordable graphic print tees (from B290) and preppy leather and canvas bags (from B1,490). Or you can check out the colorful Propaganda-style home décor items on offer at Qualy . Minalmalistix, a handmade shoes shop that does everything from canvas slip-ons to sneakers in ethnic patterns, has some bargains starting from B550.
Food & Drink:
There are over 40 restaurants to choose from, with quite a heavy focus on Japanese and Chinese options, though not too many chains. Apart from the obligatory Japanese offerings, we recommend you grab a few drinks and soak up the riverside atmosphere at 9E (Warehouse 9), an industrial looking bar that serves cocktails for a mere B79 (and also sells modern-minimal furniture). Alternatively you can try the beer selection at Irish pub Flann O’ Brien (Warehouse 10), which has a range of imported brews from B100-250. Or grab a seat and end your day at Checkmate , a modern-industrial fusion eatery that does dishes like foie gras holy basil (B450) and wine by the glass from B230.
Cultural Alternatives:
This place is clearly very tourist-friendly, which explains why there’s no cinema. Instead your entertainment comes from the Joe Louis Thai Puppet Theater and the soon to be opened Calypso Cabaret show.
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