BKK - Markets Closed Around New Year's
 

Hi There,
Is it worth planning a trip to Bangkok from Jan. 1st - Jan. 7th? I'm a big shopper. Will the major markets and malls be closed around New Year's?

Thanx!

after christmas sales.

Shops close for almost nothing in Bkk and certainly not for Dec-Jan which is peak tourist season so don't worry on that score. I don't think u can expect US style discounts on stuff tho so presumably that is not the agenda...

I have found that my jeweler closes for a few days around the new year. I expect there are other stores as well that give their employyes a few days off. If there is somwhere specific you want to buy from, you might check in advance. The big markets and malls are open.

the department stores like Central, zen. Isitan, Emporium and other do have some nice sales after Christmas.. well actually they always have excusses too get rid of product. THE MID SUMMER BUT BEFORE SONGKRAN GRAND SUPER MEGA SALE.

Thanx for all the input! Based on your feedback, I will keep my original dates.