17 Night Markets in Bangkok To Indulge in Late Night Shopping

Bangkok is famous around the world for its surreal nightlife. The abundance of night markets goes to show that the city comes alive once the sun goes down. You're unlikely to find a greater variety of goods anywhere else in the world; everything from cheap counterfeit clothing to expensive antique collectables is available down the busy streets. To accompany your late night shopping spree, you can grab a quick bite or even a full meal from the never-ending array of dining destinations. The icing on the cake? Nearly all the night markets have bars around every other corner so even if shopping isn't your thing, you won't have to be reluctant to visit.

Here is a list of some of the Best Night Markets in Bangkok:

1. Patpong

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Patpong is one of Bangkok's most popular night shopping destinations. Being right in the middle of Bangkok's notorious nightlife district, it is usually the first shopping destination tourists end up at when visiting the city. Located in the built-up area called Silom, Patpong is constantly crowded and chaotic, largely due to the all the commotion from the nearby Go-Go-bars and nightclubs. Be very careful while shopping here as the quality of products sold here are not the best, and the prices are often hiked based on one's appearance. Make sure you thoroughly inspect what you buy and bargain as hard as you can.

Timings: 18:00 - 01:00 (All week)
Location: Silom
How to Get There: take the SkyTrain to Sala Daeng station and exit down one of the stairs towards your right. Keep following the increasing trail of vendors, and before you know it, you will be there.

2. Asiatique

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Asiatique is a combination of two of the most sought-after experiences for shopping in Bangkok, a mall and a bazaar. Once an international trade port, the place has now been transformed into a ginormous shopping destination with over fifteen hundred boutiques and forty restaurants housed under an over-sized warehouse complex. One of the best things about Asiatique is that it is organised. It is quite possibly the only place in Bangkok where you will manage to find a stall by looking at a map. The entire complex is divided into four different areas, based on four different categories of stalls. The Chareonkrung District houses most of the small boutiques selling souvenirs, clothes, handicrafts, and jewellery. In the Factory District, you will find the latest and greatest in technology, everything from iPhones to virtual reality headsets. The Waterfront District is home to some upmarket dining destinations where you can get your fair share of fancy, exotic cuisine in luxurious restaurants. Finally, the Town Square District is your go-to spot if you're looking for bars, cafes and outdoor entertainments spaces. You will even find branches of KFC, Au Bon Pain, and Burger King.

Timings: 17:00 - 24:00 (All week)
Location: Chareonkrung Soi 74-76.
How to Get There: Take the SkyTrain to Saphan Taksin and hop on one of the free shuttles at the pier. Taxis aren't recommended as the traffic can get pretty bad.

3. Saphan Phut Night Market

Saphan Phut Night Market is where you want to be if you want to grab some expensive brands for cheap. Look around enough, and you are bound to find counterfeits of such high quality that they would fool even the most fashion conscious of your friends. If you're ok with the idea of purchasing frauds, you can own clothes from companies like Ralph Lauren, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, and Armani for a fraction of the real price. Apart from the fake clothing, you can get some cheap entertainment items like movies, music CDs, and video games.
Saphun Phut is located in the area around Memorial Bridge, on the Rattanakosin side of the river. The market is quite popular among locals, especially teens, and stays open from 17:30-24:00, every day of the week except Wednesday.

Timings: 17:30 - 24:00 (All week except Wednesday)
Location: Memorial Bridge

4. Roi Fai Market

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Roi Fai Market is one of the largest night markets in Bangkok, selling a vast array of everything from fashion to furniture. The market is divided into three sections; the Market Zone, the Warehouse Zone, and Rod's Antiques. The Market Zone houses a huge collection of more than two thousand stores selling everyday products like toys, shoes, and homeware. The prices are cheap and bargainable. The Warehouse Zone has loads of vintage items like old photography gear and collectable items including old bikes and even cola vending machines. The most premium section is Rod's Antiques. It is a treasure trove of vintage items. You will find classic cars, motorbikes and among other things, a life-size Elvis Presley mannequin. Most of the items here are original products sourced from around the world. Their rarity demands a price tag to match.

Timings: 17:00 - 24:00 (Thursday to Sunday)
Location: Srinakarin Soi 51, behind the Seacon Square Mall.
How to Get There: Hail a taxi from On Nut Station

5. Khao San Road

Khao San night market is located in the Khao San Road in Rattanakosin Island, a historic area in Phra Nakhon district. The road is a kilometer-long stretch of hotels, bars, pubs, street food, and fashion stores and is closed to vehicles at night. Khao san is predominantly a food and drinks market and a party street, where you can get a huge variety of Thai street food and cuisines such as Korean, Japanese, Italian, Continental, Chinese, and Indian. There are a few tattoo parlors and bargain shops also. Khaosan is an excellent place to get drunk on the cheap. Open-air pubs are lined throughout the road, and for about 200 baht, you could get a small bucket of liquor. Although official timings are till 12 AM, parties continue until 2 in the morning. There are several 3-star, 4-star, and budget hotels to stay near the market.

Timings: 3:00 PM - 12:00 AM
How to Reach: There are no train stations near Khao San road. Motorcycles, taxis, express boats, and private buses are the preferred modes of transportation.

6. Indy Market

Indy Market is a fairly young and lesser-known night market in the Thonburi district. Indy Market caters primarily to the residents of the Thonburi area, so there are more locals than tourists here. There are approximately 500 stalls selling apparel, accessories, shoes, bags, and gifts. There are many open-air pubs and restaurants with live music, and it is cheaper than the more crowded markets. You can also get a huge variety of authentic Thai street food. There could be a language barrier since most vendors here do not speak English.

Timings: 5:00 PM - 12:00 PM
How to Reach: Take the BTS to the Wongwian Yai Station which is on the Silom Line and a short taxi ride will get you to the market.

7. The One Ratchada

The One Ratchada night market is a new night market that opened in the previous location of Rot Fai Night Market Ratchada, behind Esplanade Mall. The market has many stalls selling everything from clothes, accessories, drinks, street food to pedicures. Even though there are no private sitting spaces near the stalls, there are seating arrangements spread throughout the market where you can relax, and people-watch.

Timings: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM
How to Reach: Take an MRT to Thailand Cultural Centre station and take the exit from Exit 4.

8. Srinagarindra Train Night Market

Talad Rod Fai Train Night Market is an open air bazaar with a huge collection of vintage collectibles, spare parts, second hand utensils, fashion and street food. It is located on Srinakarin Soi 51, behind Seacon Square Mall and it gets its name from the previous location near train tracks behind Chatuchak Market. The market is divided into 3 sections - the ‘Warehouse Zone’, ‘Market Zone’, and ‘Rod’s Antiques’. The warehouse zone has used household appliances, vehicle and electronics spare parts. Rod’s Antique has a huge collection of vintage cars and collectibles, such as Japanese action figures. The market zone has street food, drinks, and daily-use items.

Timings: Thursday - Sunday 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM (Closed on Mondays to Wednesdays)
How to reach: Taxis are the preferred way to reach the market. You can also catch the BTS Skytrain to On Nut Station, and then a taxi from there to the market.

9. Mahadthai Night Market

Mahadthai is a street food market in the WangThonglang District. The market is famous for its huge variety of street food, most of which only costs under 100 baht. There are huge screens on the walls in the seating area, where you can enjoy sports or live entertainment.

Timings: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM

10. Jodd Fairs

Jodd Fairs is the new name for the Ratchada Train Night Market, which was previously closed. The location has been changed from Ratchada to near Rama 9 Metro Station. Jodd Fairs is a huge food market with over 600 stalls serving cuisines from all around the world. Volcano Spare Ribs is a must-try from the market. They also have a few stalls selling apparel and accessories. The latest market attraction is the skate ramp, where visitors can skate or watch skaters perform.

Timings: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM
How to reach: You can take the MRT to the Phra Ram 9 Station, take the exit from ‘Exit 2’, and through the Central Plaza mall to reach the market.

11. Box Space Ratchayothin Night Market

Ratchayothin Night Market is located on Ratchadaphisek Road, Chatuchak, next to the Major Ratchoyothin Cinema and IMAX complex. The market is made from colorfully decorated shipping container boxes, giving it the name. You can find different street food cuisines in their Plaza Zone, discount stores, clothes and accessories in the Market Zone, and cheap alcohol in the Hangout Zone.

Timings: 6:00 AM - 12:00 AM
How to Reach: take the MRT subway to Phaholyothin station, and a tuk-tuk or taxi to Major Ratchayothin. Bus number 543 also runs by Ratchayothin. You can also geta taxi from BTS Mo Chit station.

12. Chang Chui Plane Market

Chang Chui Market brings a phenomenal selection of shopping and dining options and a plethora of urban art pieces, often made with recycled and scrap materials; the market runs on the concept that nothing is useless. The main attraction of the Chang Chui Plane Market is the plane: a giant shell of an Airbus in the middle of the grounds. However, as you keep exploring, you will discover loads and loads of splendid urban art pieces. There is something new behind every corner. I'm pretty sure you will be incredibly impressed by what the artists have put together. Amidst the hip, artsy vibes, you can enjoy a large variety of food and craft beer and shop for some one-of-a-kind fashion items. Although the array of clothes may not be as much as some of the larger markets, it's made up for by the stunning designs. You can also get hand-printed T-shirts and custom iPhone covers, to name a few.

Timings: 17:00 - 23:00 (All week)
Location: 462 Srindhorn Rd
How to Get There: Take a taxi from Old City or Khao San.

13. Liab Duan Market, Ramintra

Liab Duan Night Market is located near Watcharapol Junction, outside downtown Bangkok. The market is primarily aimed at locals, and there are very few tourists compared to other popular night markets. You can get a first copy of the clothes, shoes, and accessories. There are several pubs and Street food stalls, and booze is cheaper than in other night markets.

Timings: 5:00 PM - 2:00 AM
How to reach: Taxis are the best option to reach the market as it is a bit on the outskirts. You can also take the subway to the Lat Phrao station and catch a taxi from there.

14. Huamum Market

The Huamum Night Market is located at 11 Kaset-Nawamin Rd, Lat Phrao. The market is occupied mostly by locals, making it an ideal spot to experience the authentic Thai shopping vibe. You can find a huge collection of fashion, footwear, bags, accessories, and handicrafts. There are also many street food stalls, pubs, and restaurants; Stanee Mee Hoi is a crowd favorite.

Timings: 10:00 AM - 12:00 AM
How to reach: There are no metro stations or subways near the market and Lat Phrao is the nearest station. Taxis are the best option to reach the market.

15. Talad Nok Hook (Owl Night Market)

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Owl night market is located in Nonthaburi directly across from Central Plaza in Rattanathibet. The atmosphere is very relaxed and less touristy. The huge night market is filled with multicolored tents offering anything from fashion, handicrafts, books, used clothes, handbags, and shoes to vintage home decor. There are a lot of street food stalls serving Thai and other street food cuisines at affordable, non-tourist rates.

Timings: 5:00 PM - 12:00 AM
How to reach: The best way to reach the market is by getting a taxi from Pratunam.

16. Pratunam Night Market

Pratunam Night Market is a famous market in Bangkok in the bustling Pratunam shopping district. It's a top spot for shopping for clothes and souvenirs in Ratchathewi, Bangkok. Here, you can find various products like clothing, shoes, accessories, cosmetics, and souvenirs. It's a great place to shop for gifts and souvenirs, too.

Timings: 9:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Location: Thanon Phaya Thai, Ratchathewi, Bangkok 10400, Thailand

17. Chinatown Night Market

The bustling markets in Chinatown have many varieties of goods for sale. Shop for gold at one of the many gold shops in Yaowarat Road, including Siam Gold Gallery, Tong Bai, and Hua Seng Heng. Stop at Talat Kao for some fresh fruits, produce, local herbs, and spices. The Thieves Market has moved on from showcasing smuggled goods to displaying various second-hand and cheap electronic items. On the other hand, Little India or Phahurat Market has a veritable collection of Indian items on sale, including DVDs of Bollywood movies and various Indian textiles, silks, and fabrics. Street shops also serve some piping hot Indian curries.

Location: 148 Maha Chak Rd, Chakkrawat, Samphanthawong, Bangkok 10100, Thailand
Timings: 9:00 AM - 09:00 PM

Tips for Shopping in Night Markets in Bangkok

Be on the lookout for pickpocketers, especially in crowded areas
You can bring down prices significantly by bargaining
Always thoroughly check what you are buying for any signs of damage
Avoid the empty stalls instead of the crowded stalls when eating street food. The locals often know which stalls are the best
Make sure your phone is charged in case you get lost
If you have children, do not let them out of your sight even for a second, as the markets can get very crowded

Going to one of the night markets is a must if you're visiting Bangkok. They are a perfect antidote to the shopping mall culture taking over most of the world. The smells, sounds, and sights all come together to give you an experience you will find nowhere else. On top of all that, with the unrivaled variety of goods present, you will surely find something for everyone.

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