Posted 08 Mar 2010

Gap year travellers looking to purchase something special on their excursion may want to check out the shopping districts in Bangkok, as a travel website has recommended the city’s retail options.

Writing for Suite101.com, Nicolas Henrion has compiled a list of the best districts in Thailand’s capital for the pastime, affirming: "Shopaholics love Bangkok and Bangkok loves them."

Mr Henrion labelled Siam Paragon the "most beautiful and luxurious" merchandising region in the country – an area that includes an entertainment zone and the only Imax screen in Thailand.

Siam Centre is an older venue, yet tends to draw in a younger crowd after a recent renovation and offers "delicious" cuisine in its top-floor food court.

Around 2,000 retailers – mostly independent – can be found at Mahboonkrong in the very heart of the city.

The mountain resort Phu Chaisai in Thailand was recently recommended by another Suite101.com writer – Scott McGregor – who called the destination an ideal retreat.

Category: Asia