Pratunam, an important business and commercial area in Bangkok, is a wholesale business source of fashion products in ASEAN. This economic location has a high potential, and there is development and growth continuously.
The neighborhood is home to a multitude of small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs). Also, many wholesale and retail shopping malls for clothing goods, accessories, bags, and shoes are the largest in Thailand. With superior quality products, leading trends, low prices and friendly services, various styles to choose from, and new models coming out continuously.
Most fashion products are directly supplied from the manufacturers; some stores are both producers and sellers. Shops are usually open every day without a day off.
Therefore, it has become trendy and is known by Thai people all over the country and foreigners. The customer group will include merchants, teenagers, shoppers of all genders and ages. It is estimated that only the fashion trade here is worth around 80 billion baht.
Located in the inner city near the Ratchaprasong, this watergate district has a bustling atmosphere. The Pratunam intersection is in the Ratchathewi zone, and it intersects with Petchaburi, Ratchadamri, and Ratchaprarop Road.
Along the alleys, there are plenty of cafes and accommodations. On the side of Petchaburi Road around the Pratunam intersection, it is famous for being an excellent food source, such as fish maw, pork satay, fresh spring rolls, especially the renowned rice. On top of that, some restaurants have even received a Michelin star.
The area is surrounded by one of the tallest buildings in Thailand, many fashion department stores, mixed-use projects, Asean-level wholesale trade hub, office buildings for rent, locks for rent, 3-star and 4-star hotels, comprehensive computer and IT malls, electronic products malls, mobile phone sales and repair services, banks, gold shops, commercial buildings, and old shophouses.
Moreover, you can find stylish restaurants, street food, rooftop bars, chic cafes, coffee shops, drugstores, spas, stalls, night markets, and urban communities.
The shopping vicinity is full of ready-made garments, including workwear, suit, sportswear, swimwear, beachwear, dress, cabaret, fancy dress, party dress, evening dress, pyjamas, cute outfits, sexy outfits, cosplay costume, pants, skirts, bras, lace clothes, knitted clothes, fashion clothes, children’s clothing, teenage clothes, fat people clothes, elderly clothes, Korean clothes, women’s clothing, men’s clothing, etc.
Furthermore, other products in the apparel category include accessories, bags, watches, belts, scarves, hats, shoes, gloves, and socks.
The name “Pratunam” comes from the watergate (Pratunam in Thai) of Wang Sa Pathum in the nearby location, and this is a watergate that King Chulalongkorn was gracious to be built in 1905.
In the Pratunam commercial area, traffic is congested throughout the day. However, coming here is convenient because it is close to BTS, MRT, Airport Link, and Khlong Saen Saep Pier (a passenger port situated under the Chalerm Lok 55 Bridge).
