Major hotels include the Montian and Dusit Thani, numerous shops and department stores selling jewelry, gemstones, antiques, leather goods, men’s and women's clothing, handicrafts, Thai silks and cottons, electrical and photographic goods. It is also Bangkok’s major commercial and night life centre.

Principal hotels include the Shangrila, Oriental and Sheraton Royal Orchid. The area is a major gemstone dealing and manufacturing area. Boutiques, art Galleries, department stores and shopping arcades including the River City Complex, selling a wide range of items which has a particular emphasis on antiques, tailored clothing and contempory Thai and Asian paintings.

Principal hotels include the Le Meridien, the Hyatt Erawan, Arnoma, Imperial and Siam Intercontinental. The area encompasses several department stores and shopping centers, such as the World Trade Centre, Siam Square and Mahboonkrong. Almost everything the shopper needs may be found within this area. Thailand’s principal duty-free shopping outlet is located on the 7th floor of the World Trade Centre.

Principal hotels include the Landmark, Ambassador and Sheraton Grande, concentrated largely between Soi Nana (Soi 3) and Soi Asoke (Soi 21), Several shops, shopping centres and department stores offer abroad range of Thai and imported items. The Nana Entertainment Complex on Soi 4 and Soi Cowboy on Soi 23 are 2 of Bangkok’s major nightlife areas.

Principal hotels include the Amari Watergate and the Indra Regent. The area is best known for its inexpensive ready made clothing which is sold partly in a street market, where determined bargaining is required for the best prices.

The riverrine section of Bangkok is favored by back-packers for its budget accommodation. The area offers inexpensive items, especially ready made clothing, leather goods, footwear and curios. Bargaining is recommended for getting the best prices.