TALING CHAN FLOATING MARKET
Read moreMarket organized by farmers and fishermen to sell their products. This market, smaller and absolutely not tourist, is more authentic. They can be reached by bus 79 or 83 for Taling Chan District.
MAGIC ALAMBIC RUM DISTILLERY
Read moreIt's simple, it's a must on the island. The distillery uses local sugar cane to produce a quality agricultural rum according to West Indian tradition (and in accordance with Thai legislation). Choice of rums, plain or flavoured with different fruits. Your choice: coconut, lime, orange, pineapple, accompanied by a homemade syrup. The bar/restaurant offers dishes worthy of a gourmet restaurant at very gentle prices!
STARBUCKS COFFEE
Read moreCertainly the most pleasant of Starbucks in the city, it is located in a beautiful Thai house with possibility to settle outside. Good selection of teas, cafes and pastries.
MARCHÉ DE NUIT
Read moreOn Thanon Lak Meuang: As often, it is the best address to eat properly at unbeatable prices.
PATPONG NIGHT MARKET
Read moreIf this area is mostly known for its high concentration of go bars, there is also a very interesting night market in the middle of the Red District. It's a place for shopping where many stalls in a row offer cheap souvenirs, local crafts and above all many fakes. Be careful not to bring counterfeits back to France, it is strictly forbidden and heavily sanctioned. As the area is very touristy, you have to haggle hard. A night market to be reserved for adults.
WANG LANG MARKET
Read moreClose to the Siriraj Hospital, this market offers clothes and accessories as well as food. It is also famous for its small restaurants and stalls that offer a lot of different dishes for a small fee. Ideal to try Thai specialties on a budget, many of which are reputed to come from the south of the country. Frequented by locals, it is however shunned by tourists, a godsend for travellers in search of authenticity! A pleasant destination to stroll around the west side of the city.
LA BRIOCHE
Read moreThe hotel is located in the heart of Bangkok's bakery: pastries, various pastries, including chocolate cakes. The shop was besieged around 19 p. m. when patronage discounts begin.
LA BOULANGE
Read moreCampaign bread, croissants and pastries, apple pies, nothing missing. Their products are also marketed in some supermarkets and Villa Market.
CAFE LENOTRE
Read moreLenôtre Pâtisserie, a true treat for lovers of chocolate or good macaroons to raspberry. Lunch and dinner are also available for light and delicious dishes.
SRIFA BAKERY
Read moreOffers an interesting assortment of various breads and pastries.
RIMPING SUPERSTORE
Read moreIt offers a dignified and enjoyable daily shopping experience. The Rimping Superstore is very popular, with over 22,000 likes and 23,000 followers on Facebook.
CENTRAL PLAZA
Read moreLocated on one of Bangkok's main axes, in the heart of the Thai "City", this shopping centre houses a large department store "Central", a supermarket and small restorations, as well as a large bowling room and a cinema complex.
SIAM BAKERY
Read moreA French-style bakery! Croissants, pains au chocolat, birthday cakes, sandwiches, omelettes, croque-monsieurs... All at reasonable prices. They also offer breakfast formulas just like at home. And of course, a percolator to make real coffee! A few tables allow you to drink on the spot while leafing through one of the many French magazines. It's a pity that the place is not up to the standard of Old Town as far as the decoration is concerned, rather neglected. Very friendly welcome though.
PRATUNAM MARKET
Read moreNicknamed the Watergate Market, this market is a mecca for clothing, for young, old, men, women, at all prices and for all tastes. Millions of T-shirts are displayed both outside and inside the Baiyoke complex. The quality of the products is random, there are counterfeits as well as branded clothes, the latest models and unsold items from the 1980s still packed. Also shoes, fashion accessories, textiles, bags, watches... The prices are among the lowest in Bangkok.
WAT SAI FLOATING MARKET
Read moreFree access. Accessible by boat from Tha Chang, on Chao Phraya or by bus 43 from Wongwian Yai. Market in activity the week but mainly on weekends.
PREECHA NIGHT MARKET
Read moreThis is the city's most popular night market . Close to the train station, you'll find mainly low-priced street food stalls. Sausages, grilled chicken, pork in all shapes and sizes, Isaan dishes including the must-try Som Tam, cut-up fruit, sweets, iced teas... there's something for everyone! There are also a number of stores selling clothes, crockery, souvenirs, telephones and other knick-knacks. A market, part of which is covered, where it's pleasant to stroll in the late afternoon.
WINE & TASTE
Read moreOpen for ten years, Wine & Taste is ideally located at the gateway to Laguna. Robert, a native Dutchman who speaks perfect French, will advise you on the purchase of wines, spirits and champagnes. Excellent value for money. An experienced wine merchant and true enthusiast, Robert visits France several times a year and chooses all his wines himself. Wine & Taste also has the best selections from the world's most famous vineyards. Whatever your budget, he's sure to have something for you!
THAIVETRO ICE CREAM PHUKET OLD TOWN
Read moreAn establishment not to be missed for the gourmets! Thaivetro offers home-made ice creams, declined in classic flavors and others much more original. On the menu, chocolate, brownie, cheesecake, fruit ice creams... More rare: with matcha green tea, with brown beer, with Tom Yum Gong (the Thai soup!), with cannabis, with durian... The wafers of the cone are proposed with coconut, green tea, chocolate, coal... Also desserts and drinks.