Why should you go there and how do you do it right?

This is about quantity, not leisurely browsing. On several floors of Thanon Phetchaburi Street, fashion items are piled high in wholesale style. The focus is on women's and children's clothing, complemented by shoes, accessories, and cosmetics. Those who buy multiple items from the same stall benefit from lower prices. Those who buy only one item pay the full retail price – and many a customer leaves the store frustrated because they didn't get the promised bargain.

Haggling is common and expected, so don't accept the first price offered. Prices are lower than in most Bangkok malls, and reviewers mention that it's worth rummaging through 200-baht piggy banks. The food court on the sixth floor is inexpensive, tidy, and cheaper than the street stalls. If you're looking for a quiet, air-conditioned mall with wide aisles, this isn't the place. It gets very crowded by 3 p.m. on weekdays, and even more so on Saturdays, and the aisles between the stalls are narrow.