Thailand Travel: lovebug hunting at Icon Siam POP MART! Amazing Trend Experience

Introducing Icon Siam and POP MART: Bangkok’s Shopping Paradise

Thailand is Southeast Asia’s leading tourism powerhouse, with the temples of Bangkok, the cultural heritage of Chiang Mai, and the beaches of Phuket, attracting some 39 million visitors in 2023, and a vibrant food culture and shopping scene. Icon Siam is one of Bangkok’s largest shopping malls, a landmark that opened in 2018 along the Chao Phraya River and attracts about 100,000 visitors a day. It offers everything from luxury brands to the “Suk Siam” food court, and POP MART is the global flagship store on the 4th floor, where blind box toys such as Labubu and Molly are very popular. For more information, please visit the official Icon Siamwebsite, theofficial POP MART website, and the official POP MART Thailand Facebook page. Thailand tourism information can be viewed at the Tourism Authority of Thailand, Bangkok tourism official website for more information on Bangkok, and ferry information can be viewed at the official Chao Phraya Express website. On this trip, we visited POP MART in Icon Siam and enjoyed the excitement of the lovebub.

Reason for visit: Icon Siam in search of lovebugs

A family of three planned a trip to Thailand to visit the POP MART global flagship store at Icon Siam, hoping to take advantage of the Labubu boom and find a blind box for children and adults alike. We arrived at the Icon Siam pier via the Chao Phraya River ferry (150 baht for a day pass, about 600 yen). According to the survey, POP MART was founded in China in 2010 and has more than 10 stores in Thailand, mainly in Bangkok. The flagship store at Icon Siam is the largest and features limited edition products and large displays.Tips: Ferries run every 15 minutes from Saphan Taksin BTS station. Avoid the crowds by visiting around 11:00 a.m. on weekdays. This choice started our Trend adventure.

The heat of the queue: the excitement of a 20-minute wait

POP MART at Icon Siam is the only store in the mall with a line. Right after the store opened (10:00), the wait was about 20 minutes. According to our research, the flagship store is especially crowded on Labubu and limited series launch dates, and is packed with young Thais and tourists. In my case, I took pictures of the giant Labubu display in the store while my family stood in line. My kids were very excited to see the excitement of the line. tip, just after the store opens on weekdays (10:00-10:30), it is relatively empty. Remember to hydrate when waiting in line and take advantage of the waiting time with the mall’s free Wi-Fi. This enthusiasm made the shopping experience more enjoyable.

Attractions in the store: Lovebugs and a wide selection of products.

The store is filled with blind boxes from Labubu, Molly, Dimoo, and others in colorful displays. According to our research, blind boxes cost 400 to 600 baht each (about 1,600 to 2,400 yen), and the Thai-only designs are popular. In my case, the lovebugs were almost sold out, but I bought an assortment box from Wacky Mart (500 baht, about 2,000 yen). One tip: check the official POP MART app in advance to see what is in stock. Limited edition items sell out in the morning, so the best time to buy is right after the store opens. This assortment tickled my collector’s fancy.

Vending Machine Surprises: Price Differences for Expensive Lovebugs

At a POP MART vending machine in Icon Siam, one of the lovebugs sold for 2,000 baht (about 8,000 yen). We were surprised at the price, which was significantly more expensive than the regular price in Japan (approximately 2,600 yen). According to our research, vending machines in Thailand offer premium pricing for tourists, and limited edition items are sometimes sold at high prices. In my case, my family and I chose to buy in-store and kept our budget low.Tips: Vending machines are installations, but compare prices and buy in-store. Credit cards (Visa/Mastercard) are convenient and watch out for exchange fees (about 3%). This discovery taught me to shop wisely.

Opening with the Family: Pounding Time at the Hotel

Back at the hotel, we opened the assorted boxes. The surprise at the moment of opening the box was a fun time for the family. According to research, the randomness of the blind box is popular among young people and tourists in Thailand. In my case, my children were delighted with the characters and we had a great time reminiscing while taking pictures as a family.Tips: Open the box at a large table in the hotel. It is a good idea to take a video of the children’s reactions to commemorate the event. This time strengthened our family bond.

Overall Satisfaction: POP MART and Icon Siam Attraction

The visit to POP MART in Icon Siam left a lasting impression on me with the excitement of queuing and the thrill of opening the package. The mall’s glamorous atmosphere was also impressive, and next time I want to visit early in the morning for the limited lovebugs. According to our research, Icon Siam is one of the top shopping destinations in Bangkok; as a tip, a budget of 3,000 baht per person is sufficient. Note: This information is based on personal experience, and prices and availability vary depending on the time of year.

Private Wisdom-like Summary

Trends and family smiles fill the heart at POP MART in Icon Siam. My personal wisdom is that the key is to visit just after opening and share the assortment. The breeze of the Chao Phraya River and the pounding of the lovebugs will quietly teach you the richness of travel.