Top 5 Best Places to Buy a New Phone in Bangkok

The Legendary Hub for Bargains & Repairs

If you ask any local where to buy a phone, the answer is always "MBK." The entire 4th Floor is dedicated to mobile phones. It is a maze of hundreds of independent stalls selling new and used phones, accessories, and offering instant repairs. This is the best place to find:

Second-hand gems: Great condition iPhones and Samsungs at lower prices.

Trade-ins: You can easily sell your old phone here for cash or credit.

Repairs: Screen replacements and battery swaps can often be done in 1 hour.

Warning: Always check the device carefully and ask for a warranty from the specific shop.

Opening Time: Daily, 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM.

Location: 444 Phaya Thai Road, Pathum Wan.

How to get there:

BTS Skytrain: Take the BTS to National Stadium Station (Exit 4). It connects directly to the mall.

Taxi: Ask for "MBK Center" (Ma-Boon-Krong). From Siam Paragon, it is just a 5-minute walk or a short taxi ride.

The "Pro" Choice for IT & Tech

While MBK is for tourists and bargains, Fortune Town is where the local IT pros go. Located directly opposite Central Rama 9, this mall is less chaotic and more organized. The mobile phone zone (usually on the 2nd and 3rd floors) features authorized dealers like Banana IT, JIB, and huge Samsung and Oppo brand shops. It feels safer than MBK for buying expensive new devices because most shops here are authorized retailers.

Opening Time: Daily, 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM.

Location: 1 Ratchadaphisek Road, Din Daeng.

How to get there:

MRT Subway: Take the MRT Blue Line to Phra Ram 9 Station (Exit 1). The station leads directly into the mall's basement.

Taxi: From Asoke Intersection, it is a 10-15 minute taxi ride north (depending on traffic).

The Luxury & Official Warranty Experience

If you want zero risk and the premium shopping experience, head to Siam Paragon. On the 4th floor, you will find Power Mall, a massive open-plan electronics department store. Here, you can find official counters for Apple, Samsung, Huawei, Xiaomi, and Sony. You will pay the standard retail price, but you are guaranteed a genuine product with a full manufacturer's warranty. It is also great for tourists because you can easily process the VAT Refund for Tourists right at the store.

Opening Time: Daily, 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM.

Location: 991 Rama 1 Road, Pathum Wan.

How to get there:

BTS Skytrain: The absolute easiest way. Get off at Siam Station (Exit 3 or 5).

Taxi: From CentralWorld, it is a very short drive or a 5-minute walk via the skywalk.

Home of the Largest Apple Store in Thailand

CentralWorld is a lifestyle destination, but for phone buyers, the jewel in the crown is Apple Central World. This stunning two-story glass cylinder is an architectural masterpiece and the best place in the country to buy an iPhone, iPad, or MacBook. Beyond Apple, the mall also houses a massive Samsung Experience Store and other flagship tech brands. If you want the full "Brand Experience" and Genius Bar support, this is the place.

Opening Time: Daily, 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM.

Location: 4, 4/5 Ratchadamri Road, Pathum Wan.

How to get there:

BTS Skytrain: Get off at Chit Lom Station or Siam Station and take the Skywalk (approx. 5-10 mins walk).

Taxi: From Erawan Shrine, it is right across the intersection.

Tech Shopping by the River

For those staying on the Thonburi side of the river, ICONSIAM is the ultimate destination. It houses Thailand's first official Apple Store (with a stunning view of the Chao Phraya River) and a dedicated IT zone on the 4th/5th floors featuring retailers like Studio 7, Banana, and Jaymart. Shopping here is a relaxed, upscale experience. You can buy your new phone and then test its camera immediately on the riverside terrace!

Opening Time: Daily, 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM.

Location: 299 Charoen Nakhon Road, Khlong San.

How to get there:

Boat: Take the free shuttle boat from Sathorn Pier (Saphan Taksin BTS).

BTS Gold Line: Take the BTS to Charoen Nakhon Station.

Taxi: From Asiatique, it’s a 15-20 minute drive or a quick boat ride upriver.