Shopping Paradise in Bangkok?
They always tell me, Bangkok is a shopping heaven. Since it was my first time there, I had to to make sure that I did not miss out on the opportunity to immerse myself in the land of shopping, which was the reason why I ended up at Platinum Fashion Mall. This mall, specializing in fashion and accessories for both retail and wholesale, is located on Phetchaburi Road, Bangkok. Getting there was pretty straightforward, although some amount of walking was necessary.
BTS Station
Using the BTS Sky Train, I stopped at Chit Lom station and walked towards Gaysorn Plaza. Walk past Gaysorn Plaza, crossing the overhead bridge to the opposite side of the road, and take the exit towards the right (north) side of you. Keep walking until you past Big C on your right and the huge Central World shopping mall on your left, and you reach a junction to turn left. Platinum Fashion Mall is just in front of you, with Pratunam Market located across the road.
Decorations inside Gaysorn Plaza
Central World shopping mall
Big C Supercenter
The streets of Bangkok are usually busy, with cars coming from all directions. Even though there were traffic lights for pedestrians, I noticed many who crossed the road arbitrarily since the cars were jammed up anyway. As for me, trying to blend in, I followed suit. Soon, I saw the signs of the Pratunam Market and knew that I was very near the mall.
First signs of the market
Crossing the river
Even though Pratunam Market is the place to hunt for cheap bargains, it was getting a little unbearable for me to be under the heat in the non-air-conditioned market. It must have been the hot and humid weather, for I was already sweating buckets by the time I reached the market. The air-conditioned Platinum Fashion Mall definitely seemed like a better alternative for me to seek respite from the scorching afternoon sun. And so, the choice was made. It was Platinum instead of Pratunam.
Towards the market
Pratunam Market
Platinum Fashion Mall
The Platinum Fashion Mall boasts 6 storeys of shopping with each level specializing in different category. But as you can see from the information board below, much emphasis was placed on Women’s fashion, with almost 5 storeys dedicated to it. The Men and Children wear occupy half a floor each, while Accessories occupy another half. It was a massive jungle of clothes, clothes and more clothes!
Platinum Fashion Mall information board
People here shop by the trolleys! It is not uncommon to see ladies walking around and pulling an empty trolley bag in the morning, only to see it filled to the brim when evening comes. The way shopping works here is that you’re encouraged to buy in bulk to get the wholesale price. Most of the shops offer retail price if you purchase only 1 piece, and a wholesale price (usually 20-30% cheaper) if you purchase 3 pieces and above. Also, no trying of clothes is allowed, so to be safe, perhaps bring a measurement tape or trust in the free size.
Part of the women clothes’ level
I managed to get quite a few dresses from this mall, with prices ranging from 160 to 380 Baht each. Even though you are buying only one piece, never miss out on the chance to bargain! You’ll never know some stores are happy to give you that discount even if it’s just 10%. 
Whole floor of accessories
Next to Zone 1 and 2 of the mall is Zone 3, which was recently built a few months ago. You can get here through the McDonald’s on the ground floor. There were several floors here dedicated to shoes and bags! This was also where I got 2 pairs of sandals. 
Black sandals
Pink flowery sandals
The mall is so huge with so much to see that the hours just flew by without me realizing. Before long, it was time to head back to the hotel to meet up with Saucer. Walking back towards the BTS Station, I was faced with the legendary after-work rush hour jam. It was one thing to be walking under the hot and humid weather, but another thing to be bombarded with endless sounds of horns. Boy was I glad I was taking the train!
After work jam
A sea of cars
Endless rows of cars
The visit to the Platinum Fashion Mall on my own was overall a very enriching experience, and one that brought me closer to the taste of Bangkok life. True enough, this was indeed a shopping paradise, especially for ladies. Stay tuned for the other more well-known sister shopping paradise in Bangkok, coming up soon!
The Platinum Fashion Mall
For more information on Platinum Fashion Mall: www.platinumfashionmall.com
Comments (40)
wooo! shopping.. my favourite past-time yo! and bangkok, my fav place to do it!
ciki recently posted..Restoran Setapak Teochew
You and me both giril Hi 5!
Sighs. Still belum pegi Bangkok for shopping. So salah, I know!
Life for Beginners recently posted..Slow Days
Start planning already!!
sweet… i will heading there soon . . .
taufulou recently posted..Seri Muara Alai Nasir Ikan Bakar @ Melaka
So cool!! Shop shop!
That is GREAT~ September I will go BKK too~
That’s wonderful! You’ll have a great time there!
I miss shopping at Platinum Mall too! Btw, mei yee, do you know that there are 2 buildings at Platinum mall? The one you show on the picture is new building, there is another old building beside.
yvon recently posted..Fontana di Trevi @ Rome- Italy
Really? Well I remember I went to 2 buildings.. and they were both so huge! I have to go back to continue exploring, erm I meant shopping
I wanna shopping at there too!!!
Caroline recently posted..The Grand Finale of Project One & Only
Let’s GO!!
You are bad, make me feel like flying there now
Must plan a trip next year shop “gao gao” AGAIN!!! Are you addicted to shopping at BKK just like me after your virgin trip? ^^
mimid3vils recently posted..Ice Room
Oh yes!! I am a convert! In fact, if possible I want to go there every year!
The pink sandal with flowers would look great on you
smallkucing recently posted..Mystery of The Big Head Prawns
Thanks for the nice compliment!
No money, no talk…and don’t have my size anyway. Hehehehehe!!!
But I spotted some plus size stores around too, you’ll never know!
wow..so interesting, i like your pink floral sandals.. nice!
claire recently posted..Water Or Electricity
Thanks Claire!!
woah how come their cars so colorful one? compared to ours is like black, white & silver. LOL. now i wanna go go go bangkok!
xin recently posted..Self-Drive Tour- New Zealand South Island Day 6 – Arrowtown and Queestown Onsen Hot Pool
I know! Such a sea of colours on the road, so pretty! Although I wouldn’t say the same if I were in the cars
Yeah, and we stayed very near here before. Good to see that Central World’s up and running again after that disastrous bombing spell.
J2Kfm recently posted..HK Eats – Famous Sang Kee Congee Shop @ Sheung Wan
my Favorite place too!
ahh, i miss shopping there
ai wei recently posted..Am Amazed with This
heheh, you make shopping sound truly fun and pleasurable (even to someone like me who doesn’t like browsing through the shops; i just zip in and out and get what i need, like any REAL MAN, heheh)
Sean recently posted..Bistro a Table
Ahem.. I know you’re a REAL MAN!
It’s really great to hear about platinum fashion mall from your side. And, i like your slipper very much
Thank you dear!
I love it too!
yeah, i think Bangkok has got some really nice place to shop.. shopping malls of all grades, and also the infamous chatuchak market.. but too bad, my two trips there didn’t allow me to have sufficient time to shop though, haha~~
[SK] recently posted..07062011 可樂罐杯
hahah got baskin robin!
anyways I feel like going there too! Its looks like another KL town for me XD
kianfai87 recently posted..X-Men First Class 2011
I love those 2 pair of beautiful sandal you got right there. : ) Great choice. I should ask you to get one for me hahah J/P
somehow their shopping mall looks awesome
Kyril D. Soul-X recently posted..Swensens @ SS2- Petaling Jaya
I love Bangkok with the shopping and food and the people too! But I find the clothes (for men, not sure for ladies) not very good quality. Perhaps I shopped at the wrong places. haha! Must plan to go there again soon! : )
foongpc recently posted..Angkor Friendship Inn
i heart the black sandals…..did u get for urself?
Yes yes, for me!
LOL! I was there from 15-19 June… spent 3 days there just to shop.. yeah! went there with one bag and came back to Malaysia with 4… and overweight too! Luckily they didn’t charge me for being overweight
Nice Blog!!
The Platinum Sell lots of good bargain with cheap prices..Btw the Pratunam is kinda old and not so attractive.
Some fashion boutique in sg.wang even grab stock from Platinum..I was like “WOW” when walking inside Central World,amazing shopping experience in Bangkok~
Instead of a paradise it can be a nightmare if you’re a guy bringing your gf there.
Español en Tailandia recently posted..Recorriendo Tailandia en moto: Petchaburi (Phetburi)
LOL! You’re right in a way I guess
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