{"id":4655,"date":"2019-07-05T02:44:51","date_gmt":"2019-07-05T08:44:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gentryconnects.net\/?p=4655"},"modified":"2019-07-04T19:45:31","modified_gmt":"2019-07-05T01:45:31","slug":"the-decker-brothers-visit-bangkoks-over-the-top-shopping-malls-can-i-have-a-ferrari-with-my-coffee-at-ihop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gentryconnects.net\/?p=4655","title":{"rendered":"THE DECKER BROTHERS VISIT BANGKOK&#8217;S OVER-THE-TOP SHOPPING MALLS. &#8220;CAN I HAVE A FERRARI WITH MY COFFEE AT IHOP?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\"><strong>The Decker brothers continue their Bangkok explorations with visits to some of the most over-the-top shopping centers<\/strong>. <strong>We had just finished shopping at the gargantuan &#8220;Chatuchak<\/strong> <strong>Weekend Market&#8221;<\/strong> <strong>and all of us were very hot and tired. The &#8220;Boys&#8221; were surprised when I said, &#8220;We have MORE shopping ahead of us!&#8221; We took the BTS Skytrain (thankfully air-conditioned)<\/strong> <strong>and exited at &#8220;Siam Station&#8221; The fabulous Siam Paragon shopping center is right next door.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/2-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C768\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4665\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/2-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/2-1.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/2-1.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/2-1.jpg?w=2000 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/2-1.jpg?w=3000 3000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\"><strong>We needed to refuel before exploring the mall and stopped for a great lunch at Amici in the Siam Paragon food court.<\/strong> <strong>Their food court is obviously quite nicer than what we experience in the U.S.!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/3-2.jpg?resize=768%2C1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4666\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/3-2.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/3-2.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/3-2.jpg?w=2000 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/3-2.jpg?w=3000 3000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/4-2.jpg?resize=768%2C1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/4-2.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/4-2.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/4-2.jpg?w=2000 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/4-2.jpg?w=3000 3000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\"><strong>&#8220;Papa,&#8230;we&#8217;ll be ready for shopping after lunch!&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Decker Brothers Visit Siam Paragon Mall in Bangkok.\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Aiyul-gkGfA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\"><strong>First impressions of Icon Paragon.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/5-2.jpg?resize=1024%2C768\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4668\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/5-2.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/5-2.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/5-2.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/5-2.jpg?w=2000 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/5-2.jpg?w=3000 3000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/6-2.jpg?resize=1024%2C768\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4669\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/6-2.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/6-2.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/6-2.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/6-2.jpg?w=2000 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/6-2.jpg?w=3000 3000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\"><strong>The Boys couldn&#8217;t believe the Pioneer DJ store. They even had a DJ car!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/7-5.jpg?resize=1024%2C768\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4670\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/7-5.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/7-5.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/7-5.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/7-5.jpg?w=2000 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/7-5.jpg?w=3000 3000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/8-4.jpg?resize=1024%2C768\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4671\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/8-4.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/8-4.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/8-4.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/8-4.jpg?w=2000 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/8-4.jpg?w=3000 3000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/9-2.jpg?resize=1024%2C768\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4672\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/9-2.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/9-2.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/9-2.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/9-2.jpg?w=2000 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/9-2.jpg?w=3000 3000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\"><strong>The Siam Paragon<\/strong> <strong>has a number of exotic car dealerships such as McLaren (Close to $300,000!), Rolls Royce, Bentley, etc. Seems silly with Bangkok&#8217;s legendary traffic jams!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"June 25, 2019\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/06nNhPjUZQ4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\"><strong>The Boys decided this was the fanciest IHop possible with an amazing waterfall and plants hanging from the ceiling!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/10-2.jpg?resize=768%2C1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4673\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/10-2.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/10-2.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/10-2.jpg?w=2000 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/10-2.jpg?w=3000 3000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\"><strong>Even Harrods has a restaurant in Siam Paragon.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"920\" height=\"629\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/11-2.jpg?resize=920%2C629\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4674\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/11-2.jpg?w=920&amp;ssl=1 920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/11-2.jpg?resize=300%2C205&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/11-2.jpg?resize=768%2C525&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 920px) 100vw, 920px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\"><strong>This is an old shot of me at the Siam Paragon shopping center. One of our Thai fabric suppliers had a showroom here.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/12-2.jpg?resize=768%2C1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/12-2.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/12-2.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/12-2.jpg?w=2000 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/12-2.jpg?w=3000 3000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\"><strong>Time for a swim back at the hotel!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/13-2.jpg?resize=1024%2C683\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4676\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/13-2.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/13-2.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/13-2.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/13-2.jpg?w=2000 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/13-2.jpg?w=3000 3000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\"><strong>IconSiam is Bangkok&#8217;s lastest mega mall on the Chao Phraya River.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/14-2.jpg?resize=768%2C1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4677\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/14-2.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/14-2.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/14-2.jpg?w=2000 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/14-2.jpg?w=3000 3000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\"><strong>The IconSiam even has its own boat to pick up visitors from Central Pier. The shopping center project cost $1.65 billion<\/strong> <strong>and totals 750,000 square feet.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Decker Brothers visit IconSiam in Bangkok\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bZVU6ybcu28?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\"><strong>Decker brothers&#8217; first impressions of the new IconSiam with local Thai vendors surrounding the water features on the first floor.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/15-1.jpg?resize=768%2C1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4678\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/15-1.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/15-1.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/15-1.jpg?w=2000 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/15-1.jpg?w=3000 3000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/16-2.jpg?resize=768%2C1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4679\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/16-2.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/16-2.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/16-2.jpg?w=2000 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/16-2.jpg?w=3000 3000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\"><strong>IconSiam&#8217;s interior is very interesting and quite unusual!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/17-2.jpg?resize=1024%2C768\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4680\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/17-2.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/17-2.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/17-2.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/17-2.jpg?w=2000 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/17-2.jpg?w=3000 3000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\"><strong>An information desk is a natural woven organic shape.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/18-2.jpg?resize=768%2C1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4681\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/18-2.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/18-2.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/18-2.jpg?w=2000 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/18-2.jpg?w=3000 3000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\"><strong>The color of this lacquered bench is stunning!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/19-2.jpg?resize=768%2C1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/19-2.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 768w, 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https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/20-2.jpg?w=3000 3000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\"><strong>I&#8217;ve never seen anything like this!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/21-2.jpg?resize=1024%2C768\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/21-2.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/21-2.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/21-2.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/21-2.jpg?w=2000 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/21-2.jpg?w=3000 3000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/22-2.jpg?resize=1024%2C768\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4685\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/22-2.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/22-2.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/22-2.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/22-2.jpg?w=2000 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/22-2.jpg?w=3000 3000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\"><strong>Part of IconSiam has canals featuring boats selling street food and is similar to Bangkok&#8217;s floating market.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/23-2.jpg?resize=768%2C1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4686\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/23-2.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/23-2.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/23-2.jpg?w=2000 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/23-2.jpg?w=3000 3000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\"><strong>The variety of shops at IconSiam is amazing and features everything from very high-end fashion boutiques to H &amp; M. <\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/travel\/article\/iconsiam-bangkok-thailand\/index.html\">https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/travel\/article\/iconsiam-bangkok-thailand\/index.html<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Icon Siam Shopping Mall\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/umNjSKvDdAM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\"><strong>Only in Bangkok would one find a shopping center with dancing waters to greet you!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">PHOTOS: Dick Gentry. Not to be used without permission.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Decker brothers continue their Bangkok explorations with visits to some of the most over-the-top shopping centers. We had just finished shopping at the gargantuan &#8220;Chatuchak Weekend Market&#8221; and all of us were very hot and tired. The &#8220;Boys&#8221; were surprised when I said, &#8220;We have MORE shopping ahead of us!&#8221; We took the BTS Skytrain (thankfully air-conditioned) and exited at &#8220;Siam Station&#8221; The fabulous Siam Paragon shopping center is right next door. We needed to refuel before exploring the mall and stopped for a great lunch at Amici in the Siam Paragon food court. Their food court is obviously quite nicer than what we experience in the U.S.! &#8220;Papa,&#8230;we&#8217;ll be ready for shopping after lunch!&#8221; First impressions of Icon Paragon. The Boys couldn&#8217;t believe the Pioneer DJ store. They even had a DJ car! The Siam Paragon has a number of exotic car dealerships such as McLaren (Close to $300,000!), Rolls Royce, Bentley, etc. Seems silly with Bangkok&#8217;s legendary traffic jams! The Boys decided this was the fanciest IHop possible with an amazing waterfall and plants hanging from the ceiling! Even Harrods has a restaurant in Siam Paragon. This is an old shot of me at the Siam Paragon shopping center. One of our Thai fabric suppliers had a showroom here. Time for a swim back at the hotel! IconSiam is Bangkok&#8217;s lastest mega mall on the Chao Phraya River. The IconSiam even has its own boat to pick up visitors from Central Pier. The shopping center project cost $1.65 billion and totals 750,000 square feet. Decker brothers&#8217; first impressions of the new IconSiam with local Thai vendors surrounding the water features on the first floor. IconSiam&#8217;s interior is very interesting and quite unusual! An information desk is a natural woven organic shape. The color of this lacquered bench is stunning! I&#8217;ve never seen anything like this! Part of IconSiam has canals featuring boats selling street food and is similar to Bangkok&#8217;s floating market. The variety of shops at IconSiam is amazing and features everything from very high-end fashion boutiques to H &amp; M. https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/travel\/article\/iconsiam-bangkok-thailand\/index.html Only in Bangkok would one find a shopping center with dancing waters to greet you! PHOTOS: Dick Gentry. 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