Seacon Square

Opened in 1994, this 96 football field-sized entertainment centre is a favourite among locals, and one of the biggest malls in Southeast Asia. Apart from hundreds of shops and outlets selling everything a shopper's heart desires, lots of family fun can be had on a rainy day at the indoor amusement park. There is a 38-lane bowling alley, a rollerblading rink, mini-golf and amusement park on the fourth floor, a 14-theatre multiplex cinema, as well as a motion 'simulator' theatre. Come here if you want to let your kids loose, while you do your shopping thing. As this mall is only 14 km from the new airport, it's a fantastic place to get the ants out of them before a long flight. Or if you have the energy and want to get your last kick out of Bangkok, join them

Future Park Rangsit Bangkok

Occupying an area of over 215,000 square feet in Pathumthani (one of the provinces surrounding Bangkok), Future Park Rangsit is simply one of Asia's largest shopping malls. Truly a one-stop shopping spot, it offers a wide range of retail outlets as well as major department stores. Some of the main ones include Central, Robinson, a Big C Superstore, TOPS Supermarket, Power Buy (household appliances), Super Sports, B2S (books, music, and stationery), HomeWorks (furniture and home improvement), and Fitness First.
If you need to fill you tummy, you'll be spoilt for choice as there are over 70 restaurants and a dozen of fast food outlets to choose from. The Superstore complex, adjacent to Future Park, is equally impressive as it features mega outlets like Home Pro, Major Megaplex - a huge cinema with karaoke and bowling alleys, and Index Living Mall. Other than shopping and entertainment, Future Park also boasts various other services such as a post office, eight major banks, financial institutions, and outlets for all phone networks and service providers

Esplanade

This structure of organic contours and ample space was designed by the same Paris-based architects who conceived Bangkok's famous Emporium and Siam Paragon. Within is a music academy, a 12-theatre Cineplex, and ice skating rink (the latter to be launched sometime in 2007). This new addition to the mall scene operates 100 000 square meters of retail space, and introduces the intriguing concept of 'artetainment'.
In addition, it features one of the most modern auditoriums in the city, and the Cineplex movie theatres have devised a nifty way to save paper; the 'now showing' screens are electronic instead of the traditional posters. Aside from all the usual eateries, cafes and fashionable lifestyle stores, there are also several health and wellness outlets, from post-natal slimming and shaping, to fitness, hair and nails. Project Zen Bodyworks has a spa menu to delight, and Chaho Matcha Teashop stocks Japanese green tea. And for some action, Blu-O Rhythm & Bowl combines karaoke and bowling for good clean fun.

Central Ratchada - Rama III Bangkok

Central Ratchada - Rama III is the largest department store in this part of the city, and has been a favourite among the locals for almost a decade now. Like most Central Department Store branches, Central Ratchada - Rama III is broken down into six floors of products and services, offering almost everything you'll ever need from cosmetics to fashionable clothes. Specialty shops including B2S and Power Buy can also be found here. Hungry? No worries, as fast food outlets and restaurants are in abundance. If you have spare time, make sure to check out Major Cineplex, a huge cinema with karaoke and bowling alley.
Open: Mon - Fri 11:00 - 21:00, Sat - Sun 10:00 - 21:30Location: Sathu Pradit Road, Chong Nonsi, YannawaBTS: Get off at Chong Nonsi station, then take a cab.

Central Lad Prao Bangkok

Opened in 1982, Central Lad Prao is one of the oldest shopping malls and department stores in Thailand. Favoured by the locals living further away from the downtown area, Central Ladprao has a total of seven floors including a basement floor with trendy clothing, shoes, bags, books, DVDs, and a TOPS supermarket. The department store stocks everything you'll ever need from cosmetics and car accessories to a Marks & Spencer outlet.
On the top floor is a huge food court selling different types of cuisine, from popular Thai dishes to international favourites. The usual mix of fast food chains can also be found here. On the seventh floor of the department store side you'll find SFX Cinema, a nine-screen cinema complete with first-class seating and bowling alleys. Adjoining the mall is the Sofitel Central Plaza Hotel, which houses Bangkok's first convention center. In front of the mall is an outdoor market bustling with small shops selling inexpensive fashion accessories.
Open: Sun - Thurs 10:00 - 21:30, Fri - Sat until 22:00Location: Phahon Yothin (opposite Chatuchak Park)MRT: Phahon Yothin station (BTS Mo Chit station)

Union Mall Bangkok

Strategically located opposite the ever-busy Central Lad Prao, Union Mall caters especially for shoppers who find Central Lad Prao too packed, and Chatuchak Weekend Market too hot. Opened in February 2006, Union Mall stands eight storeys tall with a total area of 150,000 square metres housing over 1,000 retail shops. It boasts easy access from the MRT Phahon Yothin station, an international food court, a myriad of fast food chains, entertainment areas, tutorial schools, a fitness centre, and a supermarket. Basically, whatever it is you need, you're likely to find it at Union Mall. An open-air market outside Union Mall is also worth a browse. You'll find an interesting range of clothing items, bags, shoes, and fashion accessories at affordable prices. The market is open everyday from 17:00 onwards.
Open: 10:00 - 22:00Location: Lad Prao Soi 1MRT: Phahon Yothin station

Platinum Fashion Mall Bangkok

relatively new shopping center in the Petchburi area, Platinum Fashion Mall caters especially to wholesale clothing, selling a similar range of clothing to the Pratunam Market across the street, except in air-conditioned comfort. The mall has six floors which are filled with small outlets - most of them specialising in women's clothing and fashion accessories. Since this is a wholesale mall, you can get items at very reasonable prices - provided you buy larger quantities, usually three items and up.
The price you pay will be about 30% lower per piece. Some shops allow you to mix different types of items, for example, purses and bags, shirts and trousers. And as with most shopping malls in the city, there is also a food court on the fifth floor, along with cafs and fast food chains. If you're coming from CentralWorld, you shouldn't have any trouble finding it. Just head north, cross the small canal, and turn left into Petchburi Road, a few metres along and you're there.
Open: 10:00 - 22:00Location: Petchburi, Ratchathewi (next to Pantip Plaza)BTS: The nearest Skytrain station is Ploenchit