Tourist Attractions
Shopping & Transportation
Bangkok is legendary for its great shopping, where you can find
everything from dusty antiques to brilliant silk evening gowns. Apart from the
extensive street markets and local shops, Bangkok construction crews have been
working around the clock on an ambitious renovation/building plan that will
ensure Bangkok’s shopping malls rival those in Singapore and Hong Kong. From
out-of-the-way bargain bins to air-conditioned glass and steel behemoths, there
is something to suit every taste and budget. The most popular malls are those
clustered near Siam Square – MBK, Siam Discovery, Paragon, Central World and
Pratunam. Other top draws include the Emporium and the Central chain of shopping
centers.
Getting around Bangkok can be intimidating at first, but Bangkok
Hospital strives to help you choose the best and most convenient options. From
our hospital, a taxi is the easiest way to get around, dropping you at your
destination or at the nearby Thong Lo or Ekkamai skytrain stations. The skytrain
is fast and easy to use, and reaches most of Bangkok’s main attractions.
Bangkok Hospital also works in partnership with Howa Taxi Service,
offering the cleanest and most reliable taxi fleet in Bangkok. For sheer safety
and convenience, we recommend you use this service. Fees are the same as those
charged in regular meter taxis, but without the danger of miscommunication or
car failure. Trips outside of Bangkok can be easily arranged via the taxi
coordinator, who will quote a fixed, non-metered rate. The Howa Taxi booth is
located to the right of the main hospital entrance.
The nearest and most popular shopping areas are:
Royal City Avenue (RCA) – A shop-lined street that boasts a large
grocery store, many quality restaurants, two movie theatres and a vibrant club
scene on weekends. Approximately 5 minutes by taxi.
J-Avenue, Thong Lo – A terraced, upscale mini-mall complete with a
grocery store, bowling alleys, trendy restaurants, and shops ranging from nail
salons to Apple computer stores. Approximately 8 minutes by taxi.
The Emporium – This older but still very popular mall is visited
mainly by upper-class Thais and foreigners. Apart from designer shops,
bookstores, boutiques and several trendy restaurants, the mall contains a large
department store, supermarket and movie theater. There are also several banks
and currency exchange booths. Approximately 20 minutes by taxi. Skytrain
station: Phrom Phong.
Mah Boon Krong (MBK) – This large shopping mall is visited mainly by
younger Thais looking for bargains, as prices are cheaper here than at other
upscale malls in the area. The shops here sell mainly clothes, shoes, cell
phones, make-up and assorted knick-knacks. There are a number of restaurants on
the upper floors, as well as a bowling alley and movie theater. Approximately 30
minutes by taxi. Skytrain station: National Stadium.
Central World Plaza – This newly renovated shopping mall is billed as
one of the largest in Asia, with mid- to upper-class Thais and foreigners making
up the largest shopping segment. Most of the stores here sell clothes, but you
can also find fine art stores, a huge supermarket, a movie theater, two large
bookstores, a number of restaurants and two giant department stores on opposite
sides of the building. The vast cement patio outside often hosts small concerts
and beer gardens. Approximately 20 minutes by taxi. Nearest skytrain station:
Chid Lom
Pantip Plaza – For those interested in computers, IT, hardware,
software, games or electronics of any kind, this giant mall should definitely be
on your list. Approximately 20 minutes by taxi. Nearest skytrain station:
Ratchathewi.
Places of worship at Bangkok Hospital – The hospital is pleased to
offer both Muslim and Buddhist prayer rooms.
If you would like to visit an alternate place of worship, please ask
our coordinators, who will advise on schedules, locations and arrange
transportation.
For more information, please contact
International Medical Center
Tel. (662) 310 3102
Email : info@bangkokhospital.com