ICONSIAM

The gigantic riverside shopping complex ICONSIAM is home to brands that matter, from luxury ones like Gucci, Louis Vuitton (don’t forget to check out textile designer Ploenchan Vinyaratn’s creations hanging from the store’s ceiling) and Hermès to cool and unique labels such as COS. Cool spots to check out include the city’s very first official Apple Store, which takes up two floors at one of the mall’s best spots fronting the Chao Phraya River, the largest store in Thailand of white-themed cafe %Arabica, and the massive Starbucks with gorgeous views of the river.

Other highlights include Takashimaya, a Japanese mall with a drool-worthy food zone, SookSiam, a football stadium-sized food and souvenir market Sooksiam offering all things Thai, and one Michelin-starred restaurant Blue by Alain Ducasse.