Good shopping near the Ambassador, Downtown?

"TanQ10" wrote in message
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Hi All

My mom is off to Bangkok for a week this month, on her own. Staying at
the Ambassador Hotel, in Downtown Bangkok and is interested primarily
in shopping at the local markets for textiles and leather products, at
a good price. She is limited by her arthritis, so i was wondering if
anyone knows of any thirfty venues that are near her hotel? I suppose
she could take a cab too..but the closer to the hotel, the better.

Thanks in advance for relevant replies
-T

Tell your mama to go to Pratunum,that area of bangkok has many clothing
stores
like a big warehouse
about 5 to 10 minutes by taxi