Baby Shops

[Nakrob]

We'll be back in BKK next weekend for a few days (floods permitting) and intend to do some baby shopping for our child (expected in December) before heading up country. This is our first child so we've never noticed baby shops in BKK before.

Where is good to shop? Which markets or shopping centres? We want to get clothes for 0 - 12 months, bedding, blankets, toys etc. We are staying near Siam. My wife is Thai so bargaining and markets no problem.

[Mario2008]

For clothing go to Bo-Be market. Also around the builing are a lot of shops that will sell childrens clothing. Especially if you buy 3 or more it is cheap. Inside a lot of people buy there to sell at other markets.

[Nakrob]

For clothing go to Bo-Be market. Also around the builing are a lot of shops that will sell childrens clothing. Especially if you buy 3 or more it is cheap. Inside a lot of people buy there to sell at other markets.

Thanks Mario2008. Do you know which shopping centres may have the best chain type baby stores? My wife only has 7 weeks to go when we're in BKK and an air conditioned shopping centre close to transport may be a better option for us then dealing with the markets. Thanks in advance.

[bkkjames]

Any central, emporium, paragon have large baby sections.

[Mario2008]

Bo-Be is a bit difficult to reach with public transport, unless you know the bus lines in BKK or take a cab. Central World had a few shops, but it has been a long time since I was there and a lot has happend there since.

As said, all department stores, but also Big-C and Tesco Lotus, will have a section for babies. Rangsit Future Park and the big ShoppingCenter at Bang Na on the outskirts of Bangkok will also have lots of stores.

If you are staying near Siam Square, MKB-shopping mall and Central World will be very close by, as are several other shopping centres, all more or less connected to the BTS. Big-C across Central World should also be open again.

Good luck with the birth.

[Nakrob]

Thanks for the posts. Its been 12 months since we've been back and Big C was a burn out shell when we were last there. Some good suggestions here which will get us started, thanks (anything to stay away from Chatuchak with a pregnant wife!).

[Forethat]

Any central, emporium, paragon have large baby sections.

Actually, Emporium isn't that good if you ask me. Central Chitlom is much better in my opinion.

[houseinbkk]

If youve a visitor from Farangland coming to see the baby, get them to bring a decent push chair as Maclaren and similar branded ones are 3 times the price in BKK.

As for the rest of your needs all the big supermarkets have good selections.