In Bangkok, you can visit a lot of markets but the one must visit is the Chatuchak market. This is one of the largest weekend markets in the world. There are over 7,000 stalls full of so many goods for sale. There is really something for everyone here. It is flipping HUGE and open during Saturdays and Sundays only. It gets crowded because you can buy virtually everything under the sun or whatever in your mind, with hundreds of individual stall owners setting up their products to cater tourists and locals alike.
You'll need a full day to explore and to see just a part of this big weekend market area. In my opinion, there is nothing and I mean NOTHING that you cannot get here. From 'branded to cheap clothes, books, animals, plants, artifacts, wooden products, unusual things, ceramics, antiques, baskets, plastic fruits, brand new and second hand shoes, silver wares, household products, jewelry, hardwares, steering wheel and so many other things it would take too long to list.
There is nothing, I repeat, NOTHING that you cannot get here in Chathuchak Weekend Market. From cheap to “branded” clothes to food to pets to kitchen hardware or even camping gears. This place is huge and it takes more than 1 full day to be able to visit the whole area. Please beware that you will get lost if you do not get yourself a map before you go in. Map ??is provided free of charge at the information centre.
Plan to have a meal here as well as the food here is pretty good and cheap.
In my opinion this provides an even greater incentive to go. Even if you don’t buy anything, just the experience of walking around this crowded market is amazing.
Tips:
– Wear your most comfortable clothes and footwear if you plan to go to this must-see place…
– It is best to carry only cash and not your valuables. Always, carry your purse / bag infront of you and try not to put items of value in your back pocket (ie. wallet).
– Get a free map from one of the information kiosks and (try to) plan your adventure through the never-ending maze of crowded, narrow alleys.
– Bring along more water as you will get dehydrated in the heat of crowd.
– Go early as 9 am if you wanted to avoid the crowd.
– Most importantly, remember to BARGAIN…It is best to always start at 50% from the price then slowly work your way up until you reach the point where you and the seller is satisfied.
Thanks for this! We’ll be going there this February for my birthday and wedding anniv celebration. And of course, I’ll be doing tons of shopping for sure. Thanks again for the tips! '?
You’re welcome Bea! '? Thanks for dropping by. '? Have a happy and safe trip this Feb. '? If you have any questions, feel free to contact me. '?
Wow.. ang ganda ng stalls.. Parang dito lang din Pinas.. Ang ganda ng capture ng camera niyo.. '?
Thanks for visiting Zen. '?
We just got back this Saturday and sayang kasi ang last day namin sa Thailand is Friday, so when we went to Chatuchak konti lang stalls na bukas and Friday pala is wholesale day so wala kaming nabili except for some ref magnets and earrings '?
Thanks for visiting Kat. '? Ok lang ‘yun.. That’s another reson para bumalik sa Thailand. '?
This was one of the main highlights of our trip (aside from the night show. hehe). I remember how it was so hot as we were here close to lunch time. There were so many people and I was amazed at how cheap the shirts could get, quality shirts at that. I bought clothes so I could sell them back to my officemates when I went back to work. I was glad that the amount I spent for my airfare was compensated by the profit I gained out of selling stuff to my colleagues.
Great tips! Map talaga ang kelangan dito sa dami ng mga stalls! lol. If you spot something you really like, it’s best to buy it right away because chances are, you’ll get stressed out looking for that stall when you come back. hehe.
Haha,., Kahit hindi ako mahilig mag-shopping, Na enjoy ko rin ang Chatuchak.. Parang walang katapusan. '?