Pratunam Center
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kengsoon
penang207 contributions
Jan 2020
There are many small individual shops in the center. Mainly selling clothing in the lower floor. It has a food court in level 6. There are many options in the food court, including one vegetarian option.
Written January 19, 2020
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Maria J
Odense, Denmark131 contributions
Jul 2011 • Couples
This is a wholesalemarket where the thais come and buy clothes and shoes for their shops.
Most items costs 100 baht if you buy 3 pieces.
A lot of the clothes is very fashionable. Most of it is a onesize. So if you are a size small or less, this is absolute paradise!
Most items costs 100 baht if you buy 3 pieces.
A lot of the clothes is very fashionable. Most of it is a onesize. So if you are a size small or less, this is absolute paradise!
Written May 4, 2012
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Farana81
colombo1 contribution
Jul 2012 • Business
I'm hoping to visit bangkok for the second time. I want to know from where can i get wholesale baby products.such as bibs, towels, blankets, etc.pls help me out with the best place i could go except' for pratunam. I dont want to waste my time looking for places. coz I'm coming only for purchasing these items for 3days.
Written November 24, 2012
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hhtebaz
Singapore, Singapore317 contributions
This is the best place to get a cheap but good masssge.
99baht for 40mins.
150baht for 60mins.
99baht for 40mins.
150baht for 60mins.
Written April 30, 2011
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Kodre
Melbourne, Australia10 contributions
Apr 2012 • Couples
The shopping in this area is good you can buy just about anything. To make things even better there are fabulous massage places just across the road. Our favourite was called Perfect Massage where we regularly had a traditional thai massage for just 169 Baht but it is always nice to give the massuers a tip aswell as this forms most of their wage. The hustle and bustle of the area is exciting and its a great opportunity to try out your bargaining skills. The more you buy the cheaper you get it. The markets change at night and close around 10pm. There are plenty of restaurants around with different types of food.
I would like to make other travellers aware of an incident which happened while we were there. We got in a tuk tuk around 8pm and were set up by the driver to be robbed. I had my handbag on my lap and I thought it was secure. The tuk tuk driver deliberately kept slowing down and watching in his mirror which made us both uncomfortable as it did not seem right. Within seconds a motorbike came along side the tuk tuk with two riders and one leaned in and snatched the handbag from me. It was unexpected and so fast that by the time I could react the bike was gone. The tuk tuk driver denied being involved however we are certain that he set it up with them so please be careful if travelling in a tuk tuk.
Overall Pratunam market was one of our favourite places to do shopping in Bangkok and you are sure to pick up some good bargains. The only downfall is the sizing in some of the stores which are not suitable or are a weird cut. The Thais also use a common line that "you are big size" even if you are normally a medium and use this as a tactic to justify increasing the price. If you would like to buy better quality goods and would like to escape the heat MBK is a very good alternative.
I would like to make other travellers aware of an incident which happened while we were there. We got in a tuk tuk around 8pm and were set up by the driver to be robbed. I had my handbag on my lap and I thought it was secure. The tuk tuk driver deliberately kept slowing down and watching in his mirror which made us both uncomfortable as it did not seem right. Within seconds a motorbike came along side the tuk tuk with two riders and one leaned in and snatched the handbag from me. It was unexpected and so fast that by the time I could react the bike was gone. The tuk tuk driver denied being involved however we are certain that he set it up with them so please be careful if travelling in a tuk tuk.
Overall Pratunam market was one of our favourite places to do shopping in Bangkok and you are sure to pick up some good bargains. The only downfall is the sizing in some of the stores which are not suitable or are a weird cut. The Thais also use a common line that "you are big size" even if you are normally a medium and use this as a tactic to justify increasing the price. If you would like to buy better quality goods and would like to escape the heat MBK is a very good alternative.
Written April 12, 2012
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SOH KIEN PENG
Singapore, Singapore6,609 contributions
Jul 2013 • Family
I have a very bad experience at this shopping center. My wife's handbag was slit and cut and her purse containing cash of Singdollar $400/- was fish out from her hand bag. We suspected two ladies who came very close to us. I sensed something was wrong when one of the ladies stood just beside me. I thought she was trying to pickpocket me so my immediate reaction was to keep an eye on my wallet and button it properly. I never knew that this lady actually acted as a shield to block my view from what the other lady was doing. With my view blocked, the other lady was slitting my wife's handbag. At that moment, my wife was too focussed on choosing some T-shirts for my children and diid not realize that there was someone at her back slitting her hand bag.
It was only when she was going to pay for her items, then she found out that her purse was missing and her handbag cut. By then, it was then too late as the two culprits had disappeared. We immediately gave chase and caught up with them not far away but they gave us the innocent look when we ask for the purse. My son wanted to assault them but I prevented him for doing so. This is a foreign land; it is not Singapore and I supposed these thieves were syndicated and the purse could have passed to other syndicate members. Laying hands on them may end up with more catastrophic consequences. It was just unfortunate that we have to pay a price for being complacent and for being not alert. Do not be distracted by the cheap items. Stay vigilant and alert.
It was only when she was going to pay for her items, then she found out that her purse was missing and her handbag cut. By then, it was then too late as the two culprits had disappeared. We immediately gave chase and caught up with them not far away but they gave us the innocent look when we ask for the purse. My son wanted to assault them but I prevented him for doing so. This is a foreign land; it is not Singapore and I supposed these thieves were syndicated and the purse could have passed to other syndicate members. Laying hands on them may end up with more catastrophic consequences. It was just unfortunate that we have to pay a price for being complacent and for being not alert. Do not be distracted by the cheap items. Stay vigilant and alert.
Written June 18, 2014
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PhnomPenhVern
Robina, Australia27 contributions
Dec 2011 • Solo
Pratunam is the centre of the universe if you are looking to shop in Bangkok. Located in Ratchathewi and within walking distance of the Ratchathewi BTS station, this market is a rabbit warren of bargains. Narrow little alleyways give way to the bustling crowds of tourists and local vendors selling everything from apples to zippers. The atmosphere is electric and the smells of Asia surround the chatter of bartering that accompanies transactions being made. It is a truly fascinating experience and probably the best place in Asia for the shopping dollar. One word of warning.Crowds: If you don't like them, then you best avoid the market. But if you are a keen shopper, you will not be disappointed.
Written March 27, 2012
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John_Ong1114
Manila, Manila, Philippines330 contributions
Oct 2013 • Couples
at first, i didn't know how to ask for discount. I only asked for a 20% discount. To my mind, the price was already good so i was happy with it. But then i discovered that i should ask at least 50% or more. Specially when you say the magic word "Bulk". Which means you are buying more than 1 piece.
If you intend to sell, this is the place to go. If you just need a piece go to the mall.
Remember that there are no Originals in Bangkok. Only fake. :)
If you intend to sell, this is the place to go. If you just need a piece go to the mall.
Remember that there are no Originals in Bangkok. Only fake. :)
Written August 25, 2014
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Tyronne_Silva
Colombo, Sri Lanka23 contributions
Jul 2014 • Family
To clear out some confusion - Pratunam center is the former name of a shopping mall located in the Ratchathewi area, next to the Pratunam Market (which is a mostly covered street market). Tripadvisor has entries for both Pratunam market and center, but a lot of reviews of Pratunam center are for Pratunam market.
Pratunam Center has been renovated and renamed as Palladium mall, but searching on google maps for instance it still shows under the old name of Pratunam Center. Most taxi drivers are however familiar with both names, and will take you to the correct place.
http://www.bangkok.com/magazine/palladium-world.htm
This mall is fairly sparsely populated in terms of shops probably due to its recent renovation. The east end of the mall has some decent shopping, but as you go to the higher floors, and towards the newer areas to the west you encounter less open shops. You can pretty much cover the shops you are interested in within less than half a day. The only reason you'd visit this mall is because its (a) walking distance from the much better Platinum mall and other Pratunam shopping areas and (b) you will occasionally find better discounts. Has a smallish food court in a sub-basement.
If you are in the area after 6 pm you would notice a lot of clothing being moved to the street in front of the mall-these are the SAME shops and staff who are inside, that are selling the items on the street, probably to catch shoppers/pedestrians. In any case, prices appear to be the same whether you buy inside or on the street.
So if you have spare time and are anyway in the Pratunam area, this is worth a short visit. Not a mall you would spend extra time or effort in visiting.
Pratunam Center has been renovated and renamed as Palladium mall, but searching on google maps for instance it still shows under the old name of Pratunam Center. Most taxi drivers are however familiar with both names, and will take you to the correct place.
http://www.bangkok.com/magazine/palladium-world.htm
This mall is fairly sparsely populated in terms of shops probably due to its recent renovation. The east end of the mall has some decent shopping, but as you go to the higher floors, and towards the newer areas to the west you encounter less open shops. You can pretty much cover the shops you are interested in within less than half a day. The only reason you'd visit this mall is because its (a) walking distance from the much better Platinum mall and other Pratunam shopping areas and (b) you will occasionally find better discounts. Has a smallish food court in a sub-basement.
If you are in the area after 6 pm you would notice a lot of clothing being moved to the street in front of the mall-these are the SAME shops and staff who are inside, that are selling the items on the street, probably to catch shoppers/pedestrians. In any case, prices appear to be the same whether you buy inside or on the street.
So if you have spare time and are anyway in the Pratunam area, this is worth a short visit. Not a mall you would spend extra time or effort in visiting.
Written July 15, 2014
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Freqfliereastcoast
51 contributions
A visit to this market provides a memorable experience, as you can see how business is done outside of the shopping malls used by Westerners.
Many clothing stalls, with barely no empty floor space, with the shopkeeper sorting clothing in her bare feet on floor.
Cheap prices can be found here.
Many clothing stalls, with barely no empty floor space, with the shopkeeper sorting clothing in her bare feet on floor.
Cheap prices can be found here.
Written May 3, 2012
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StanleyHeung
Hong Kong, China
What are the measurements of a single bed and a double bed?
Can the 2 single beds in twin room be arranged side-by-side to made one large bed?
BhawaniPathania
Mumbai, India3,762 contributions
I think you have posted the question in wrong section. Pratunum center is not a hotel.
Is that a mall? Or open market?
Sandeep G
New Delhi, India128 contributions
PRATUNAM market is a wholesale market like INDRA MARKET and is a open market market which is selling clothes, shoes, and fashion accessories at wholesale prices. Enter the small alleys and jam-packed small streets and you will find yourself in the middle of a clothes-maze. Prices are very good and economical and most shops offer retail prices for single pieces too.
Pratunam Wholesale Market is filled with shops and tiny stalls flowing over to the sidewalks and extending all the way to Baiyoke Towers I and Baiyoke Towers II on Ratchaprarop Soi 3.
A must for shopper and shopping crazy.
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