WHEN is the best time of the year to go to Thailand & where to go for shopping, and having a good time!?

Question

WHEN is the best time of the year to go to Thailand & where to go for shopping, and having a good time!?

Answer 1

Any time of the year you can have a good time, or go for shopping. The best time, which of course is the peak tourist season, is end of Nov - half Jan.:

- Cool season - meaning bearable temps for tourists

- The King's birthday 5 dec - national occassion

- Christmas lights - not for Christmas, but to honor the king - that will astound you

- New Year celebrations

Answer 2

shopping places in bangkok:

Chatuchak Market- Overflowing with souvenirs, food, clothes, art... It’s a great experience even for non-shoppers, and really easy to get to on the Skytrain. Open on weekends only. Next to BTS Mochit station. Very interesting, but it can be very hot and crowded.

Suan-Lum Night Bazaar- Similar to Chatuchak Market with souvenirs, local food and beer. Open daily from late afternoon until midnight. Next to MRT Lumphini station, Great place to eat and hang out in at night.

Siam Paragon- A upmarket mega mall with a department store and many high end boutiques and shops. This is a family destination with something for everyone - Siam Ocean World at the basement should keep the kids busy while the serious shopper is at work. Exit at BTS Siam Station which leads to level 2 of this mall. Connected with other shopping mall : Discovery, Siam Centre and MBK. So if you want to have some serious shopping, this is the perfect place.

Siam Square- Just opposite Siam Centre, start with Soi 5 end with Soi 2. Endless little shops of local designers. Goodies sold from great dresses to vintage bags. Shopping heaven for a budget!

Mah Boon Krong - MBK- A popular mall with hundreds of small shops offering low to mid priced casualwear, shoes, bags, mobile phones etc. etc. Linked to BTS National Stadium Station, or a short walk from BTS Siam Station.

If you need more info about Thailand, try this http://www.discovery-thailand.com .

Have a nice trip!