Malls became a motif of modernity during the country's economic expansion. They offered consumers year-round protection from heat, humidity, cold and frost, as well as from busy streets and polluting traffic. Malls were safe environments where the steadily increasing numbers of more affluent Chinese families could shop and eat, stroll and meet.

Here is a short list of five best shopping destinations to keep in mind while you are in Thailand next time.

Shopping malls and stores across the country can stay open till 10pm from July 1 to 10 – on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha – the government has decided.

Secretary to the Ministry of Labour and Employment has said everything except for the following establishments must be closed after 8pm from tomorrow:

The decision to close shopping malls, stores and kitchen markets by 8pm every night across the country will be implemented from tomorrow.

The government has decided to allow all markets, shops and shopping malls across the country to remain open till 4:00pm from May 10.