A
market that trades mainly in clothes, Pratunam is the largest clothing
market in entire Thailand. Located in the heart of Bangkok, at the
intersection of Ratchaprarop and Phetburi roads, in the district of
Ratchathew, it is the best place to shop for clothing, fabrics, and
textiles, at unbelievingly rock bottom rates. You can easily reach the
market if you walk along Ratchaprarop Road. An indicator points towards
the Pratunam Market that spreads over the entire area around and behind
Amari Watergate and Indra Regent Hotels.
As you dive onto one of the many lanes, you will reach the main market
area, with colorful mazes interesting each other at random. Hit any of
these lanes, as they look almost the same. You will find clothes in all
shapes and shades, ranging from traditional outfits, funky dresses to
formals attires, dangling from the inviting shops here. Small shops and
stalls are squeezed in both sides of the area and exhibit a spectacle,
in the form of casual wear, beachwear, children's wear and eveningwear.
Want to look out of the ordinary? No worries! You will find a huge
range of outlandish outfits at Pratunam that will lend that perfect
Bohemian touch to your wardrobe. From colorful wigs to flamboyant
dresses, you can pick some of the best atypical outfits from here.
Additionally, people who are into designer wear will drool over the huge
array of designer fakes in the shops. They do not compromise on the
quality and couture, but are incredulously cheaper than the real ones
that line exclusive boutiques.
Do not shy away from bargaining, as haggling over the price is a common
practice here. In fact, you can pick more than 2-3 items to get
wholesale benefits on clothes. Once done with piling bagfuls, keep
walking and you are out of the market area. Now, if you want to add a
few more items to your shopping loads, you can go and scan the
six-storied Bai Yoke Building outside, which devotes all its levels to
clothing. Pratunam Market is open everyday, from morning until late in
the evening.