I apologize for my incendiary rant on Bourdain. I must have been overcaffeinated at the time :D


As far as MBK goes, everyone should experience it once. It is a must-do whenever I'm in BKK..

Sorry but what market is MKK and were is it?
kyleaz

MBK (not MKK) is a mall, but with the feel of a market, with small vendor stalls where you can bargain for good prices (you cannot bargain on the price at the established mall stores). It is located at the National Stadium skytrain station.

I Hated MBK but as Kathie says many many people love it. I think its good to go and see if it's your thing or not.
Now Chatuchak i just LOVE it there......

certain floors at MBK are more interesting than others...the ones that hold mostly cell phone vendors are simply a waste of time, but once in a while you come upon a good shop hidden around the sides of cell central...

we have found places like platinum fashion mall to be far superior to MBK.

Most people find MBK interesting. I'll take it over JJ market anytime..and its air conditioned!

true mango

Well, I like BOTH MBK and Chatuchak. I used to think Chatu. was too hot, too crowded, too much to deal with. But then, I started looking at the stuff more closely there, and decided it is very much worth my time and effort. I go there everytime I'm in BKK... and often more than once!
The back part of MBK (I call it the catacombs) of floors 2, 3, and 6 are the most interesting for me. It's easy to lose your sense of direction back in those crowded aisles... like Mango says, it's like Chatuchak, only with AC. FUN!

Carol (Aloha from HNL, where I dined with a number of fellow fodorites last night)

Haha, Carol. I too like getting lost in those areas you mention. There's another cool place over in Siam Square that is more akin to catacombs. It is pretty cool and no "farangs" to be found here!!

Hi Bob- Where is platinum fashion mall?? I thought I knew everything about BKK shopping malls!

BOB- Wife told me it was across from Arnoma hotel. Surprised we never have been there! Weird.