Chatuchak Weekend Market
Chatuchak Weekend Market is a must-go in Bangkok, with 15,000 stalls spread across 35 acres, selling anything from local handicrafts like bamboo mats, to art, antiques, household items and even exotic pets. This weekend-only market recently added an air-condtioned section, giving tired shoppers a brief respite from the heat. Most of the market is still open air, so go early in the morning to avoid the heat. Free maps are available near the parking lot. Prices at ‘JJ’, as the locals call it, generally lower than in other Bangkok markets.
Overview of Chatuchak Weekend Market
The outter rim of the of the market are plants and gardening equipment stall and used clothes. Head deeper in and the stalls sell clothing, souvenir items and jewellery. Towards the back is where you find exotic animals and plants.
Near the Khampeng Phet MRT station are clothing, artwork and antique stalls. This is where you find items designed by Her Royal Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn. Buy something here and part of the money will fund rural development projects.
Getting there
You can get here by stopping at the Mo Chit Sjytrain Station, or the Chatuchak or Phamphaeng Phet subway stops.
Opening Hours: 7am to 6pm, Saturday and Sunday. Garden Plants sections opens from 7am to 6pm on Wednesdays and Thurdays.
