Markets in Bangkok
by 
by
Shopping in Bangkok is a thrilling experience for shoppers. Bangkok has all kinds of places to blow your baht. Bangkok has an equally exhaustive, and potentially exhausting, variety of things to buy.It has everything for each and every travelers. And there’s something inherently awesome about night markets – they’re not really that common in many other countries, so it has a bit of an adventurous feeling to it. And night markets are not just about the shopping – they are just as much, if not more, about the socializing. Everybody has done their work, and night markets are a popular spot for people to meet and hang out, particular young people. Apart from Shopping , there is also a great variety of local food available for shoppers.
Klong toey fresh market
It’s the biggest fresh market in Bangkok, a local market not popular among tourist but it’s a must visit place for market enthusiast who loves to see and explore the local places. To get the feeling that you are in Bangkok (other than tourist places) Klong toey district is a must visit place. 2 reasons to visit: firstly it has the biggest and the largest fresh market and secondly it is the biggest slum and port area in Bangkok. Here you will simply find everything you need- vegetables, fruits, kitchenwares, meat, chocolates etc. For more:Click Here
Facts:
Recommended length of visit: 2-3 hrs.
Opening hours: Daily from 6 am till midnight (better to reach in early hours)
How to get here: Take MRT to Klong Toei station (blue line on map) exit up the escalators and walk towards east from the main road for 10 mins. As you reach the crossing, just go straight and market will be in front of you. Bus no: 45, 46, 72 or 102 to this area (intersection of Rama 4 and Narong Road)
What to find here: Vegetables, Meat, Fruits, Spices and many more.
Chatuchak (Jatujak) Weekend Market
Chatuchak weekend market (Jatujak Market) is the largest Market in Thailand and one of the largest weekend market in the world. It spread across 27 acres altogether 15,000 booths selling goods from every part of Thailand. It’s must visit place on weekend. Previously only local people use to shop from here, but now it has become the must visit tourist and shopping destination in Bangkok. You can shop everything from here whatever you want. It is divided into 3 parts: Weekend Market, JJ Plaza and JJ Mall Dept. store. I suggest that you go with the flow, otherwise you are just going to struggle. They will lead you somewhere anyway.
Wear comfortable shoes as you have to walk a lot and drink , drink and drink because you will be sweating like anything. For more: Click Here
Facts:
Recommended length of visit: 4-5 hrs.
Opening hours: Wed and Thurs (Plants and Flowers): 6am to 6pm
Fri (Wholesale Market): 6am to 6pm
Sat and Sun (Miscellaneous): 6am to 6pm
How to get here: The best way to reach here is by BTS to Mo Chit Station. After getting down just follow the crowd and will come to know that you have reached.
What to find here: Everything whatever you want.
Pak Klong Talat Flower Market
It is the largest flower market in Thailand. It starts from late midnight till next day late evening. Merchants travel from all over the Thailand to do the business here. Unfortunately was unable to visit on time, as it was closed on that day. But I will say one thing it’s a must visit market for all types of traveler. It will be a lifetime experience. Next time I will be here on time, 2 am because that when the business starts at Pak Klong Talat.
Facts:
Recommended length of visit: 4-5 hrs.
Opening hours: 2am to 6pm
How to get here: The Market is on Chakphet Road. It’s near to Phahurat. One can also go with the Express boat – the station is Saphan Phut.
What to find here: Flowers, flowers and Flowers.
Saphan Khao Fruit Market
When I got to know that in Bangkok there is a retail cum wholesale market for fruits I was very much excited and I wanted to visit it at any cost. Truly unbelievable! Tons and tons of different fruits. I just made a plan and went blindly without enquiring whether it will be opened or closed. Since it was a public holiday in Bangkok and due to that it was closed. I came empty handed. Don’t plan on public holidays it will be closed. Next time I will definitely stop at Saphan Khao and live up to my dreams.
Facts:
Recommended length of visit: 2-3 hrs. (As told by the local people)
Opening hours: 6am to 6pm
How to get here: Take BTS to National Stadium and from there either you can take a taxi or motorcycle to Saphan Khao, just a couple of minutes.
What to find here: Fruits, Fruits and Tons of Fruits
Patpong Night Market
Generally all malls closed by 8 pm, so early, hmm, what to do? But if you are in Bangkok still shopping is possible- How?? Bangkok is also famous for its ‘Night Market’. Among them one which is the most prominent and famous among tourist is “Patpong Night Market” located in the Silom, district Of Bangkok. The place is always busy and chaotic with all the commotion from the nearby GO GO Bars and lot of foreign Tourists. This market in Bangkok’s notorious nightlife district is a first and the easiest stop for many tourists.
The quality and the prices of most of the items sold in the market are as real as it looks. But remember not to be fooled by the first impression and Bargain hard in order to buy something. Both Market and Go Go Bars seems to complement each other well. For More: Click Here
Facts:
Recommended length of visit: 2-3 hrs.
Opening hours: 6pm to 2am (In order to get good deal, reach as the market opens at 6pm)
How to get here: Take BTS to Sala Daeng and exit down from one of the right hand stairs. Walk from the main road and as you see that the vendors on the pavement are increasing, you are in the right direction and after 2-3mins you will know you are here. Or ask anybody.
What to find here: Shoes, watches, tees, lasers, lamps, handbags etc…
Platinum Fashion Mall
It is Thailand’s largest Stylist Wholesale and Retail fashion Mall. It consist of 2139 shops each selling different varieties of products. Mostly dedicated to ladies but there are also few shops for guys. The best part: the owners are itself the designer that is why the design, texture and color combination differ from each other. Isn’t it amazing? Also no need to do bargain because the price is more or less same in every shop. It’s a must visit place.
Also the food court on top floor is the best part of it. You will get Vegetarian food here.
Here shops operate on a principle: buying 1 piece at a retail price and if u will buy 3 at once it will be wholesale price. For More: Click Here
Facts:
Recommended length of visit: 5-6 hrs.
Opening hours: 10am to 8pm (Go in the first hours so that one can get more time to shop)
How to get here: Take BTS to Chit Lom Station and exit towards Central World Mall. Walk straight from the central world mall and after you cross Central World walk for another 5 mins on the same path and you will be here soon.
What to find here: Clothes, Clothes and more Clothes.
Pantip Plaza
This mall sells only Electronics. It’s a one stop shop for Electronics. Branded as well local products are available. There are many designated shops selling cameras. If you want to buy anything then this is the best place, but don’t buy Mobile Phones from here. But remember not to be fooled by the first impression and Bargain hard in order to buy something. But not that hard as in Patpong. For More: Click Here
Facts:
Recommended length of visit: 2-3 hrs.
Opening hours: 10am to 8pm (Go in the first hours so that one can get more time to shop)
How to get here: After crossing the Platinum Fashion Mall walk for 5 mins and you will be here.
What to find here: All Electronic Gadgets.
by by