Chang Siam Inn - Hotel near Platinum Mall is located just 10 minutes' walk from the Rachaparop train station, which connects to the city-wide rail network and links to Suvarnabhumi international airport, which is just a 20 minute ride by train.
Prathunam Textile Market - Near Platinum Mall. Clothes and accessories of all kinds available retail and wholesale at hundreds of stalls under one roof (10 minutes by walk).
MBK Center (Maboonkrong Shopping Center). A multi-storey discount mall with clothes, electronics, mobile and travel accessories, banks and restaurants.
Siam Paragon. A trendy up-market mall stocking leading global and luxury brands. Next door is Siam Centre, sporting a variety of small shops (15 minutes by car/taxi).
Central Chidlom Shopping Mall. Recently renovated, Central Chidlom was one of Bangkok's first department store malls in Thailand and is recognised for its high-quality products (10 minutes walk).
Patpong Night Market. A must-see for every visitor to Bangkok. Probably Bangkok's most famous street, Patpong is a night market selling every kind of souvenir imaginable and lined with entertainment venues for every taste (15 minutes by car/taxi).
Nana Plaza. Another nearby night spot with extreme entertainment just off Sukumvit Road (10 minutes by car/taxi).
King Power Duty Free Mall. Do all your duty-free shopping before you leave at King Power (10 minutes by car/taxi).
Pantip Plaza Near Baiyoke Bangkok. One of Bangkok's biggest and best-known IT malls, stocking every kind of hardware and software you need to stay connected, all at reasonable prices (10 minutes by walk).