Chatuchak Weekend Market, Bangkok

hi i recently went to bangkok for a 4 day shopping trip. if you are looking for good shopping places here are a few good ones.

definitely visit the chatuchak market which is only open on the weekends. they sell a wide variety of goods there and is a unique shopping experience. go to this site for more information: http://bangkokchatuchakmarketshopping.blogspot.com

Platinum Fashion Mall
222 (Pratunum) Petchaburi Rd. Ratchathevee, Bangkok, Thailand 10400
http://www.platinumfashionmall.com/
http://www.platinumfashionmall.com/map/Map_Platinum_en.jpg
this is the largest wholesale mall in thailand and you can get alot of good bargains there

be sure to fill your nights as well to get the most out of your trip as bangkok has good night markets

Suan Lum Night Market
http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=1&sqi=2&ved=0CBcQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bangkok.com%2Fshopping-market%2Fsuan-lum-night-bazaar.htm&rct=j&q=suan%20lum%20night%20bazaar&ei=mrskTaHsB5HsrQf4hM2aDA&usg=AFQjCNEhLhQe3a_RNL-tssfA9uF0D6iQAQ&cad=rja

Saphan Phut Night Market
http://www.bangkok.com/shopping-shopping-after-dark.htm

it might be easiest to book a day tour when you reach your hotel. try to include the main tourist places like the floating market and bangkok palace

hope this helps and have fun on your trip !

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Chatuchak or Jatujak - Weekend market

Is located near to Mo Chit BTS Station. This is one of the largest and cheapest weekend markets in the world. Find here: clothes, shoes, Thai silk, antiques, plants, food and more.....

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Name: Chatouchak Weekend Market
Close to: Mo Chit Park
Location: Mo Chit
City: Bangkok
Pictures in the web: Weekend market
City: Bangkok

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A pity Jade,... I'll be in BKK just for 2 nights ( 1 - 2 february ) and move on. I am in a group with my brother, so no time for a meet. Would be nice, still hope you'll have a nice time and on your travels around, I recommend CHATUCHAK, greets Roy, Holland

CHATUCHAK is the best known weekend market where you can find anything! Be aware this weekend market is of a huge area you cannot cross in one simple walk, so take a full day to explore the buys you want. A tip ... when you find something just buy it on a bargain, even all is very cheap! Because you will never find back the place. There are maps available, although ...

Start early in the morning, take a bottle of water and do what anybody does here; to beat the crowd and the heat! What to buy?

Mmmhhh ... what about handmade silks produced by the mountain people, fighting cocks and fighting fishes, fluffy puppies (ooow, I couldn't bear to watch, so many in one box!), crawling snakes, eating bugs, all jeans you've seen downtown, design clothes next to knock-off designer watches and bags, souvenirs-souvenirs-souvenirs!

Remember, BKK is a wishful thinking paradise, have fun!!!

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You can visit a lot of markets in Bangkok, but the one you've heard about is the CHATUCHAK Weekend Market. This is it! The MUST of the Thai markets, where everything imaginable is FOR SALE! If you cannot buy it on this market place, you cannot buy it anywhere else.

You do need a full day to see just a part of this huge weekend market area. To buy whatever comes in your mind, and to do what anybody does on a market; to beat the crowd and the heat! So bring bottle of water or just make a pit-stop at one of the many food stalls. And best time is to start early in the morning ...

We already have been told to buy the thing you want, seeing at the first time. Because you're never gonna find the place back! There are maps available, an information centre, ATM's for cash, ... And the toilets? Sorry, hard to find, filthy, dirty, hot ...

Well, what to buy? Let's make a try ...

Handmade silks produced by the mountain people, fighting cocks and fighting fishes, fluffy puppies (ooow, I couldn't bear to watch, so many in one box!), crawling snakes, eating bugs, all jeans you've seen downtown, design clothes next to knock-off designer watches and bags, souvenirs-souvenirs-souvenirs!

Etc. etc. etc.

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With over 15000 stalls, this has got to be the biggest and most famous market in the world. A visit to Bangkok is never complete without a visit to the Chatuchak Weekend Market, even if you're not really into shopping. There's so much to see & buy. Find a food stall and enjoy a plate of Pad Thai. There are also cosy cafes available. Watch the men 'pulling' tea, it can be quite an elaborate show. Then enjoy the icy-cold glass of Thai Ice-Tea. Have a scoop of coconut ice-cream served with crunchy roasted peanuts with fresh coconut. Yummy! Finally after all the shopping & walking, reward yourself with an hour of relaxing foot massage (1h-200Bht).

Try to go earlier to avoid the crowds and get a good bargains. We were there at about 9am and the stalls are beginning to open. The vendors would like to close deals early in the morning as a good sign for good business for the rest of the day. Bargain to get a good deal. Buy only if you find that the price is right. You can easily spend a day here. I just hope that the market is open daily so that it's not so crowded on weekends.

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Chatuchak Weekend Market is the largest market in Thailand, and possible the largest in the world. It covers over 35 acres (1.13 km²) and contains upwards of 5,000 stalls. It is estimated that the market receives between 200,000 and 300,000 visitors each day with most stalls only open on Saturdays and Sundays.

The market offers a wide variety of products including household items, clothing, Thai handicrafts, religious artefacts, collectibles, foods, and live animals. I first came here in 2002 and saw lots of fake and counterfeit products such as football shirts and handbags but when I visited again in 2009, a only found 2 stalls selling fake football shirts. Also, the number of animals for sale seems to have gone down. I found the Sukhumvit street market to be better for fake goods and fake DVD's. As it is so large, you can pick up a tourist map from the main entrance gates which details, via colour coding, the different product areas. The nearby park is nice to visit afterwards. BTW, smoking is banned.

Open: 6am-6pm.

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Hundreds of stalls..selling everything
lots of variety
the best street market
much better than Patapong Night Market
this is the market to visit...for street shopping
its hot n crowded
so be prepared
bargain before buying

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This market has everything from clothes, food, house decor to even pets!
You will need to come early to avoid the crowds and the heat.
Lunch is even possible since there are stalls that serve great meals.