Bangkok a shopping, eating and massage paradise

I recently returned to Bangkok, Thailand after a 4 year break. This time it was mostly a shopping trip with the gals. And where would the best shopping be? Of course, it's none other than at Platinum Fashion Mall. You could easily get a dress from between 360B to 460B and that is without bargaining. Their fashion is now much more updated than it was 3 years ago, following the trends of Hong Kong and Korean styles. Sizes tend to be small, fitting those size 4 to 10 perfectly. There are still clothes for the larger size, but limited. Levels 4 and below are all the clothes, and Level 5 of Platinum Fashion Mall has been transformed to an accessory floor. Recently they expanded with a new wing, just next door, and Levels 4 and 5 of the new wing is filled with shoes like flats, platforms, heels, boots of every conceivable color and style. A friend of mine who is really into shoes had such a wonderful time shopping!

Platinum Fashion Mall

Shopping in Singapore

When to shop in Singapore

There are three best seasons to shop in Singapore. If you are looking for brand fashion new collections it would be in the months of December and January. This is to cater to two key festivities such as Christmas and the Lunar New Year. If you are looking at bargains or major sales would usually happen for at least for 2 weeks after Christmas, Lunar New Year. Another major sale season is in the month of June where all Singapore retailers gear up for the Great Singapore Sale or GSS as it is known locally. Sales during GSS range from 50 percent to 70 percent off and the discounts get better towards the end of GSS, but expect the variety to lessen as well. You will see literally everything going on sale from fashion to household goods to electrical appliances. Even restaurants have begun to participate in GSS with special discounted meals.

Where to shop in Singapore

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