Chatuchak Weekend Market

PUBLISHED November 21st, 2013 09:55 pm | UPDATED March 27th, 2016 01:51 pm

A 35-acre area of shopping heaven, Chatuchak (or JJ, as the locals call it) Market is THE number 1 market that you should head to in Bangkok. Prices will depend on your haggling skills, although the amount of merchandise available is near-limitless. A definite must-go especially if its your first time in Bangkok.

Here’s what you’ll be able to find in Chatuchak:

Clothing & Accessories (sections 2-6, 10-26)

Handicrafts (sections 8-11)

Ceramics (sections 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 25)

Furniture and Home Decoration (sections 1,3,4,7,8)

Food and Beverage (sections 2, 3, 4, 23, 24, 26, 27)

Plants and Gardening tools (sections 3, 4)

Art and Gallery (section 7)

Pets and Pet Accessories (sections 8, 9, 11, 13)

Books (sections 1, 27)

Antiques and Collectibles (sections 1, 26)

Miscellaneous and Used Clothing (sections 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 22, 25, 26)

Directions:

Take the Sky Train (BTS) to Mo Chit station, take exit No. 1, then turn right till you see a small entrance that leads into the market (clothing section). Or you could take the subway (MRT) to Chatuchak Park station (exit No.1), then walk till you reach a small entrance that leads into the market (clothing section). For the plant and flower section, get off at Kampheng Phet MRT station (exit No. 1).

Web: http://www.chatuchak.org/#_=_
Opening hours: Fridays: 6pm to Midnight. Saturdays and Sundays: 9pm to 6pm. Plant sections are open on Wednesdays and Thursdays: 7am to 6pm.