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Even though Patpong is a redlight district the night market is a great place to wander. You can buy things such as watches, clothes, hats, handbags, DVD's, CD's and the list goes on. Just make sure you bargain.
I never felt unsafe here and it was interesting taking in the sights. One night I was there 2 elephants were walking down the street.
Written Feb 1, 2009
Address: Between Surawong and Silom Roads
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If you are in the area it is worth having a look here. Have a wander around before you buy the first thing that you see and remember to haggle. The main things that seem to be sold here are belts, men's T-shirts, fake Tiffany jewelry and bags.
What to buy: What do you need!
What to pay: My boyfriend paid 350B for a leather belt. Did he pay too much maybe. Better price than 1500B that was first quoted.
Written Nov 3, 2007
Address: Between Surawong and Silom Roads
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Every single night
there is a market held at Patpong.
This red light district,
get filled with various stalls
selling souvenirs and
the typical touristy things.
But tucked away
around the corner of the market,
in front of Boots,
between Patpong 2 and the
Sala Daeng BTS Sky Train stop
is a stall on the main Silom Street
selling fun, super sexy cloths
from G-strings, lingerie,
to playful strap ons,
making every mans dream
come true.
There’s no point in
going during the day,
since the vendor, Nee
won’t be there.
The best time to come
is after dark, once she
has installed her stuff.
What to buy: Super Sexy delights and naughty boy whips!!!
Written Sep 14, 2007
Address: Between Surawong and Silom Roads-ODTC 116/1 Silom
Phone: 081-8037 725
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Patpong is the most famous open market in Bangkok.Starts at 18.00 oclock till midnight I think.You can find EVERYTHING there, clothes, shoes, accessories, watches, paintings, woodcarvings, souvenirs in good prices and dont hesitate to bargain!
Written Sep 13, 2007
Address: Between Surawong and Silom Roads
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There's nothing much of interest in Patpong itself. The market is crowded and things are overpriced. I prefer browsing at the night stalls along Silom Road.
Location: Patpong 1 and Patpong 2 Road
Getting there:
1) BTS - Saladaeng station
2) MRT - Silom station
Tips:
Slash at least 60% off the calculator price!
Written Jul 23, 2007
Address: Between Surawong and Silom Roads
I went down to the Patpong night market as soon as I arrived in Bangkok (I only had 24 hours to shop!). I found a fun and lively market selling asbolutely EVERYTHING. As I found out later, everything is expensive even with hard bargaining but the atmosphere is fantastic and the night hours are convenient for someone like me who was only there for a short time.
Examples of stuff on offer are:
fake everything eg purses, bags, watches, sunnies, and shoes
clothes galore - both tradition and western
CDs and DVDs (burnt)
Toys
If you want bargains go somewhere else, but if you want a great night out where there's the opportunity to stop for a beer or a ping pong show then this is your place!!
Written Jun 19, 2007
Address: Between Surawong and Silom Roads
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The whole market at Patpong is so expensive compared to anywhere else I have shopped in Bangkok. I have seen items here for up to 4 times the price of other markets, such as Sampeng or Chatuchak - and the vendors tend to be quite aggressive - and may become abusive and pesky persistent if you don't buy. This was my first and only real experience of this in Thailand at all - perhaps the sheer competition, and the location.
So - my advice is go for the gawk, but forget the markets. The fake bags aren't worth being dragged behind a canvus tarp and rooting through a huge metal trunk to view in the dark - the pushy and persistent sales pitch etc.
I have bought bags at Patpong, but from indoor shops - and you still bargain hard - don'y buy unless you get them to half or one third of the starting price. Have generally found that these bags are better quality, and worth more than the stuff outside.
Updated Jun 18, 2007
Address: Between Surawong and Silom Roads
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This is a street market and it means that you can buy virtually everything here.
My favourites were the fakes. You know, handbags, sunglasses and so on
Quite well faked and quite good quality and v. good prices.
Also clothes for babies ,men and ladies and all sort of videogames and accesories. You name it.
What to buy: Handbags, wallets and the like.
Watches.
Clothes
Console games.
What to pay: Around 15 pounds for a very well faked LV.
Don't forget to bargain to death.
Updated Feb 5, 2006
Address: Between Surawong and Silom Roads
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It's where I bought my Spiderman posters for US$1 each, or I guess less(?), and also those small Thai stone figurines with pointed head (Buddha) which you can get really cheap if you know the art of bargaining.
Check out also my Things To Do tips page
What to buy: Clothings, shoes, bags, watch and other accessories mostly counterfeits of the original brands, bath accessories, CDs, lamps, ceramics, souvernir items..etc...
Updated Nov 15, 2005
Address: Between Surawong and Silom Roads
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Arguably the most touristy of them all. Everything here (the same old things) is more expensive compared to elsewhere and in some cases, you would have all the luck in the world to meet some really unpleasant stall owners. Had a mate who asked some questions on a product and when he decided not to purchase it, met a barrage of obscenities thrown at him. (I returned some volleys of my own - like cursing the owner an eternity of bad sales)
The stalls start coming alive at around 5.30pm but it would not be till 7.00pm before things really get thick. In some ways, the stalls and the many unsavoury outlets here go hand in hand, complimenting each other. Where in the world can you buy fake Rolexs and get to see pussy blows pingpong balls for instance?
The entire flea market extends across many streets, both back & front but it is Soi Patpong that is the real main artery. As per other flea markets, you can purchase all sorts of crap here, albeit more pricey. Bargain hard and don't be afraid to hurl a few vulgarities if the stall owners get rude with you.
Patpong Night Market saw its hey days in the 1980s where it showed Thailand the formula on how to organise a really good and atmospheric flea market. For decades, tourist flocked here to get cheap and good items. But today, new upstarts had begun to steal some glory and thunder away from Patpong. Together with the big heads of some of the stall owners, Patpong is increasingly under siege and may one day ends up as shopping paradise lost.
What to buy: The usual crap.
What to pay: BARGAIN!!
Updated Nov 6, 2005
Address: Between Surawong and Silom Roads
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