MBK Center (มาบุญครอง/Mahboonkrong Center/Qunqiao Business Center) is located in the Siam business district in the center of Bangkok. It has been in business for more than 30 years. There are 2,300 shops in the long-established department store. Clothing accessories and boutiques, if it is a shopping mall, it is more like an air-conditioned version of JJ Market, while buying trophies and shopping comfortably, it is worthy of our in-depth sharing and introduction to readers.
Transportation: How to get to MBK Center
When novice readers take the Bangkok Skytrain BTS to Siam Station, transfer to the Silom Line and get off at the National Stadium Station to get there; or take the Pathumwan Intersection Skywalk from Siam Station ) Is also possible.Due to the prosperous business district in this area and the traffic flow is prone to traffic jams, it is usually easy to encounter "no load" and "high price" when calling a taxi. It is recommended to choose weekdays and non-working hours, and make good use of the two apps GrabTaxi and Uber. Let the excellent service drivers and car owners take you there!
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Introduction to MBK Center Department Store
MBK Center is also known as Mahboonkrong (Thai: มาบุญครอง), named after the parents of developer Sirichai Bulakul: Mah and Boonkrong.The mall opened in 1985 and has been in business for 32 years. Eight floors contain 2,000 shops, restaurants and services. On the other side, Tokyu Department Store is stationed. Anya doesn’t want to describe this area because there are too many “must buys in Bangkok”. "Articles circulate, but MBK Center will certainly be able to search for "Must-Buy in Thailand" products.
In addition, since most shoppers are residents of Bangkok, when friends and mall managers took us on a guided tour, they clearly pointed out that not only are souvenirs available for purchase, but even the hot-selling products for real domestic demand in Thailand are also very complete. We will go shopping on our own. Purchasing, found that it is delicious and easy to use, absolutely beyond the Big C supermarket!The floor profile is initially organized as follows:
‧ Layers 1-3: clothing and shoes, leather products, cosmetics and hair styling, toys, gold and jewelry
‧ 4th floor: electronic products, 3C supplies and accessories
‧ 5th floor: dining room, furniture, photography
‧ 6th floor: food court, souvenir shop and AIRPORTELs luggage check-in/storage
‧ 7th floor: cinema, bowling, playground
‧ 8th Floor: Cinema
▲ The last time I visited MBK Center was in 2006. I did not expect that the changes over the past 10 years will be more prosperous.
▲ Let's go shopping with the residents of Bangkok!
MBK Center: All kinds of souvenirs and snacks
The floors were sorted and sorted a little bit earlier, but in fact, this department store is staggered with shops, and almost every floor is a comprehensive inventory. So this article changes the way of introducing each floor one by one in the past, picking out the shopping highlights and sharing it for your reference.While explaining the floors to me, the manager of the mall asked me, “My colleagues in the mall and I are very curious, why do Taiwanese, Hong Kong, and Chinese-speaking tourists like to go to the Big C supermarket to buy things? Even foreign friends who come to Bangkok to play, must ask me Take them to buy things."
I replied: "Because snacks and daily necessities are not expensive in the supermarket, and some items are recommended by word of mouth, such as nasal lotion, leg soothing ointment or Pocky."
He turned to introduce these shops and said: "Then you can't miss MBK Center. The shops here are all Thai people who come to visit and buy. Many shops have been established since they opened and are now established shops. Authentic souvenirs and snacks are all available. here."
▲Similar to the "Mei Zhen Xiang" in the dock night market, a variety of snacks are sold.
▲ A dazzling array of sights.
▲ Indoor shopping malls, while blowing air-conditioning, while selecting purchases.
▲ These dried fruits are super delicious and inexpensive.
▲ Hand-labeled black tea, peanut beans, shrimp paste, etc. are all available!
MBK Center: Outlet Center for Clothing Accessories and Outlet
At present, the novice travellers among the Taiwan-Hong Kong tourist associations mainly focus on the BTS Chit Lom (Chit Lom) station business district. From the Erawan Buddha, Central World, Big C to Pratunam, they almost take care of everyone’s pocket warfare. JJ Market is fully rushed to attack on Japan.If you want to go shopping, you might as well come here. The texture is good and there are many cheap products. The sales method is not like the Whole Sale route of Pratunam Market or JJ Market, but there is also room for bargaining and discounts, just like my mother’s super war. I am very happy to return to the hotel after buying a large bag and a small bag.
▲ A II Z is a Thai brand, the price and material are high in CP value.
▲ You can come to MBK Center to dig treasures to find retro models.
▲ The price of this shoe is similar to the Pratunam market, and the price is still negotiable.
▲ The design T-shirt is a key item for purchasing in Thailand every year.
▲ MBK Center opened a new mall and included it in the Outlet Center.
▲ The price is really cheap.
▲Sports shoes or casual shoes are on sale.
MBK Center: boutique clothing, bags and women's shoes
Usually this type of comprehensive shopping malls mostly have more affordable products. This time I took my family to the tour, and unexpectedly found a lot of fine quality clothing and accessories. The styles are gorgeous and the colors are bold. Many foreign tourists stop to visit the price.
However, Thailand is similar to Taiwan and Japan and is also affected by the Korean Wave. The heroines in the drama wear or carry boutique bags, and these stores in the MBK Center also sell them, but... they are imitation A goods, like the drama queen Jun Jihyun wears Past shoes: "You from the Star" Jimmy Choo silver high heels, "Legend of the Blue Ocean" Manolo Blahnik green forged flat shoes, the on-site price is about 10% of the real product.If you want to buy a handbag, it may be because the origin of crocodile leather also includes Thailand. If you see that the price of some bags ranges from 23,000 to 30,000, you can take away a coffee.
▲ Valentino studded heel shoes are also the favorite shoes introduced in the show of non-girl entertainers.
▲ Manolo Blahnik is blessed by Jeon Ji Hyun, which makes him more memorable.
MBK Center: Cosmetics, skin care products and health foods
Regarding cosmeceuticals as Japan’s strengths, each season’s innovations always make girls want to fly into the loot right away. At present, there are not many reports on well-known cosmetics brands or good things in Thailand, and they still stay among several major brands. I want to buy these products and follow Thailand The sisters go in to see, select, or directly ask the clerk which product is the fastest selling No.1 this year.However, I would like to remind readers that there is no shortage of fan groups on Facebook, purchasing weight-loss foods, claiming how effective weight loss is. It is better to return to exercise and diet control. These Thai weight-loss products have not passed the Taiwan drug inspection, in case there is any The problem will also have nowhere to go, and there will be physical problems.
▲ Boots is also one of the very good brands.
▲ Thailand's young makeup brand: Beauty Buffet.
MBK Center: New mall environment and Thai-style art delivery products
The environment of the newly completed shopping mall this year is quite spacious and comfortable. When we are sweating through the JJ Market or the night market, we can also enjoy the air-conditioning and go shopping comfortably. Even if we are tired from shopping, we want to massage to relieve our fatigue. Relax to choose a treatment course, or you can click on it in a small shop in the newly opened shopping mall.I believe that readers will have questions after reading this paragraph "Easy to buy? Is the price cheap?"
This is the most accurate thing to ask her family. She bought a lot of jewelry accessories, the prices are almost the same as those in other places, and she also chooses a few more to have bargaining space, and while the business is open, the price is sweet. Hereby.
▲ I specially selected some elephant's transfer art products, and I am happy to buy them back for personal use.
▲ The newly opened shopping mall is comfortable to stroll around.
▲ The unit price of this stall of hand-made accessories is not expensive, so I scanned a bunch of them.
▲ When traveling to Bangkok, the greatest joy of shopping is "digging."
▲ The massage shop on the same floor is quite affordable.
MBK Center: gold jewellery, jewelry and 3C products
If you want to say that there are no more silver buildings and gold shops than the Chinatown in Bangkok. I did not expect that there are a lot of people in this mall. The faces of the guests on the scene look like tourists from the Middle East and India. I turned to the mall manager and asked the mall manager, "Why are there so many silver buildings in Bangkok? "When he greeted the store staff while patrolling the floors, he said, "Because tourists from some countries buy gold as "savings", even Thais have this habit." Then, jewelry is the favorite of female consumers and can often bring considerable results. income.
On the other hand, 3C-related counters in Bangkok malls include telecom operators and branded mobile phones (flagship stores). The largest case is accessories. If you forget to bring something to go abroad, you can start with it, such as batteries, chargers, and memories. Card these little things.
▲ Huang Chengcheng's gold necklaces and jewelry are super eye-catching.
▲ A reminder, it’s not cheaper to come to Bangkok to buy high-priced 3C products!
MBK Center: Orange SuperRich enters
When you go shopping in the Chit Lom business district, one of the key points is that you can go to the Thai baht exchange office to exchange it. The MBK Center also recruits SuperRich to station in the service, respectively on the 2nd and 4th floors for tourists to exchange Thai baht. The service time is 11: From 00 to 20: 00, according to the Thai baht exchange rate checked today on November 2017.11.30, 1.115, the exchange rate for Taiwan dollar in our store is 1.095, while the exchange rate for branches is XNUMX. If you don't change a large amount, you don't need to go to the store to exchange money. The itinerary is the first .
MBK Center: Gaming area and cinema
If you bring your older friends to Bangkok, you can consider letting them play in the game area. The sound and light visual effects of the game equipment on the 7th floor are good. It’s also good for children to communicate with them!The manager of the mall took us up to visit the cinema, and reminded me that every Wednesday there is a special discounted fare, and he himself would steal time to watch the movie. If you want to watch some cinema movies, you can come to MBK Center.
▲ I was surprised. I didn't expect Japanese anime to be very popular in Thailand.
▲ The four school yearlings are breaking through the barriers together.
MBK Center: gourmet restaurant, food street
I have always felt that the biggest advantage of Bangkok shopping malls or shopping malls: the number of pings is big enough!Because it can display stores based on creativity regardless of the floor effect, and provide tourists with ample shopping space, pushing strollers through it does not feel crowded, even in the restaurant environment.My friends in the same group introduced me to some delicious restaurants, all of which are time-honored in the local area, but if you want to spend less money, you can go to the food court to buy food with a stored-value card. The delicious and inexpensive dishes greatly satisfy your taste buds.
▲ MK, we love it.
▲ The food court on the 5th floor, you can spend with your stored-value card.
▲ All kinds of food and drinks in the food street.
MBK Center: Special exhibition and recommended snacks with friends
Similar to Taiwan department stores, MBK Center holds various special exhibitions on the first floor and outside the mall every month. Take February as an example, it arranges a series of food exhibitions, whether it is snacks, freshly cooked food or processed food, etc. The World Trade Fair is a bit similar. When the service staff greet you for a taste, you might as well take it back to Taiwan and share it with your relatives and friends.
This time I went shopping with my friends. He can speak Thai and really helped a lot. Not only will the bosses give special discounts when shopping, but also introduce popular desserts and snacks, which will be missed if you don't shop carefully.
▲ I want to try each one!
▲ This butterfly cake is highly recommended!
▲ The aroma of caramel is sweet but not greasy.
▲ That's it!A dessert shortbread recommended by a friend.
▲ Very good business!
▲ If you encounter any problems, come to the customer service center on the 1st floor.
▲There is also a supermarket here, and tax refunds can be refunded when the amount is full.
Conclusion
A complete introduction to MBK, I hope readers will be more flexible when planning their itineraries. Wendy has compiled a lazy bag for business district itineraries. People in need can also refer to the evaluation to understand how to arrange surrounding accommodation, attractions, exchange and shopping.
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◎ MBK Center. มาบุญครอง
– Address: 444 8th Fl. MBK Center Phayathai Rd., Pathumwan Bangkok 10330
– Tel: 66(0) 2853 9000
– Business hours: 10:00~22:00
– Official website: http://www.mbk-center.co.th/en/
– Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mbkcenterth
