Thai Fashion, Food & First Dates Terminal 21 Bangkok Shopping Thailand

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

Thai Meat Seafood Chicken Bangkok Market Supermarket and High End Street Food Shopping

When searching for raw Meat, Seafood, Chicken or even frog in Bangkok, you have 3 main options.

1.  Local Thai Market

The Thai market is the scariest option for your average western shopper.  The sight of meat and
seafood laying spread out on a table can be quite confronting.

This is generally the first option for Thais.  They will head for their local fresh food market if they have one that is close by.  The market caters for the tastes of the local community.  The meats, and vegetables for that matter, are always fresh and cheap.

Refrigeration is very rarely utilized in these markets.  All goods for sale are kept cool by ice and water only.  The market is mostly under a roof line, however some smaller sellers can have their wares completely open and exposed to the elements.

2.  Supermarket

The 2nd option, Supermarket, is quite often the most convenience for Bangkok shoppers.  The 2 major players are BigC and Tesco Lotus.

There are 2 others players in the market.  Top Market, which has more foreign brands and deals solely in groceries and laundry items.  Makro, a supermarket which offers greater deals for bulk purchases and is a cash only business.

Not only can you get your fresh meat and vegetables, you can also pick up virtually any other household item that you may need, including electrical & white goods at these stores.

Shopping for meat here is a very hands on experience and can be a little daunting your first couple of times around.  The majority of the meat is purchased using a "self serve" process.  Select your meat or fish, get it weighed and then head to the checkout.

Oddly, you can often run into the staff sitting on the floor when the Managers decide to hold a meeting.

3.  High End Supermarket

Only wealthy Thais, Expats and tourists will shop at one of the high end supermarkets.  Ta, my wife, has never shopped at one of these stores.

The stores cater for international tastes and stock well known brands from around the World.

What appears to be the highest quality Meat, Seafood and Poultry (frog not available) can be purchased here.

If you're a lover of lamb, shopping at one of these stores in Bangkok will be your only option.

I hope that you found this information useful.

Please put and questions that you might have in the comments section below.  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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Take care

Brad & Ta