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Weekend Market and ASIATIQUE The River-
In addition to its rich cultural history, Bangkok is front, will find everything from clothes and
also a shopping and commercial hub. The city is jewellery to antiques and art by local artists.
home to a diverse variety of shopping venues,
from vintage stores to fresh food markets, and Many visitors also choose to explore Bangkok
of course internationally renowned shopping through food and drink as the city has cemented
complexes like Gaysorn Village, CentralWorld itself as a true culinary capital. Every month,
and The EmQuartier. These large malls feature there are an array of new food and beverage
everything from designer boutiques and fine venues popping up across the city that range
dining restaurants, to affordable food courts, from market-style street eats to Michelin-
cinemas and bookstores. Many of these centres starred eateries helmed by award-winning
are also equipped with their own event spaces chefs. Many of these eateries not only serve
for MICE gatherings, large-scale concerts and delicious food but also pay attention to atmo-
award ceremonies. With so much choice, the sphere. A number of Bangkok’s top restaurants
city’s efficient BTS and MRT systems and and bars are located riverside offering al fresco
designated skywalks allow for convenient dining or spectacular rooftop views of the
access. Additionally, visitors who wish to explore city`s skyline. Most venues are also equipped
large open-air bazaars such as Chatuchak with large separate dining rooms that can be

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