Street Markets in Bangkok For Shopping, Food and Entertainment
Street Markets in Bangkok
Here is the list of 5 Street Markets in Bangkok For Shopping, Food and Entertainment
1. Chatuchak Market
The king of markets in Bangkok and the world's largest weekend markets, Chatuchak is spread over 35 acres with more than 15,000 stalls. Also known as JJ Market, it is divided into 27 sections ranging from clothing, accessories, handicrafts, furniture, art, food, books, antiques, and much more. Nearest stations are TS Mo Chit/MRT Chatuchak Park/MRT Kamphaeng Phet.
Timings: Wednesday and Thursday (Plant section only): 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday (Wholesale only): 6:00 PM - 12:00 PM
Saturday and Sunday (The whole market): 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
2. Pak Klong Talat Flower Market
Pak Klong Talad is one of the biggest wholesale and retail flower market in the world. This iconic place has been converted from a fish market to a flower market as the authorities wanted to get rid of the smell of fish in the middle of the city. This market is now known for orchids, roses and marigold. Apart from these flowers, you can also find lotus buds, lilies, jasmine, aster peacock, chrysanthemum and more! This market is busiest during pre-dawn hours.
3. Khlong Toei Market
Bangkok's biggest fresh market, the Khlong Toei Market is located in central Bangkok, on the banks of the Chao Phraya River. The market boasts of a variety of fresh fruits, vegetables, raw meat and seafood, available at reasonable prices. Also touted as the largest wet market in Bangkok, the Khlong Toei Market is a hub of local Thai culture, offering a magnified view of the same.
4. Pratunam Market
Pratunam market is yet another fascinatingly large outdoor wholesale market with hundreds of stalls selling T-shirts, bikinis, jeans, safari pants, faux jewellery, belts, shoes and more! You need not bargain here as everything is already cheap and affordable. Although it is famous for wholesale, you can buy one or two items here.
5. Amulet Market
Amulet Market in Bangkok, Thailand is a century-old and the biggest market known for amulets (Kreaung Rang in Thai). You can find sundry other superstitious items of different shapes and meanings. The market is located adjacent to Wat Mahathat, in between the Chao Phraya River and Maha Rat Road around the Grand Palace.