Bangkok attractions

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Pratunam is one of the older shopping areas in Bangkok that has a highly-deserved reputation among bargain shoppers. Passing through the area, you will see many shops on the main roads.

But the real activity is in the market hidden behind the stalls and shops. Here youll find a huge variety of low cost clothes, fashion accessories, shoes, watches, electronic gadgets and all sorts of souvenirs.

It is usually very congested as there are many eager shoppers looking for their bargains.Pratunam is the location for Thailand's tallest building, the Baiyok Tower.

This is the major wholesale center for the garment trade. It is very popular with minor and major international traders, particularly those from Africa.

There is even an African restaurant nearby. Bargain hunters looking for good deals on computers, accessories and software flock to Pantip Plaza, which is now known throughout the world for its low prices.

How to get there

Bus routes 2, 11, 23, 60, 62, 72, 93, 140, 511, 512

Pratunam Map