Terminal 21 is the closest of the large shopping centre’s / malls to the “entertainment” district in Sukhumvit, Bangkok. There are also a huge number of high quality hotels in this area, resulting in great numbers of tourists flocking to this district.
Spread over 6 levels, including a cinema at the top, each level is themed from a different city around the world. There’s a double decker bus on the London level and a pair of Sumo’s on the level of Tokyo. Even the bathrooms are a joy to visit, as the themes are extended there as well.
I have to admit, that Ta and I are most comfortable visiting and shopping at Terminal 21. There are very few farang (foreigners) in our local area and so our presence can sometimes provide entertainment for the locals. People unashamedly stare at us whenever we are out together.
They don’t mean anything by it; they’re just not used to seeing a mixed race couple out buying groceries together.
Shockingly, women stare at me more when I have a backpack with me. Perhaps they’re thinking that if he’s only here for a holiday, maybe there’s a chance for me on his next visit.
hahaha
But Terminal 21 is different, farang / Thai couples are everywhere. Some are on first dates; some are obviously married, while others, well let’s just say the relationship would seem to be more of a “financial” arrangement between the two. ;-)
The centre / mall is well laid out and caters for everything from low to high end shopping. I love the great quality and cheap prices for many of the t-shirts.
There is also a huge variety of Thai and international food to be had there. The food court is always full of happy and smiling customers.
http://www.terminal21.co.th/asok/home/en
If you’re staying around Sukhumvit, I’d be surprised if you didn’t spend a certain amount of time there every day.
I hope that you found this information interesting.
Please put any questions that you might have in the comments section. I will do my best to answer as quickly and as accurately as possible.
We look forward to seeing you back here again very soon.
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YouTube video tour of the shopping centre
https://youtu.be/KEqZpYUwkPc
Take care
Brad & Ta
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