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I usually spend two full days at the weekend market in Bangkok - and still have no hope of seeing it all. Helps if you have a map before you get there - which sets out all of the pavilions and the type of goods sold in them - organised into type of item, which makes it easy to include or exclude. Need to have good spatial skills, or you get lost and confused anyway.
Send the husbands and nonshopping sons to the wildlife, and take the girls and get lost amongst the endless array of clothing and other accessories.
Be prepared to see things you have never seen before in some of the shops - and those you may never want to see again!
Some of the antiques and artefacts are amazing - although there is always a risk in buying a so-called genuine artefact for big dollars. Also need to be aware of what you can and cannot take out of the country, cost of transport and cost of customs at the other end.
Take plenty of cash (but ATM's are there), comfy shoes a must, comfortable bag(s) for the shopping (or a porter), a good sense of humour and tolerance, and don't forget to drink water. Of course, if you drink, you'll have to find the loos - which are to die for - literally. They are usually crowded, dirty and hot - best loo is near the station and the book section - newer and cleaner. Thai female toilet queue customs are also different to ours in Oz - they line up in mini-queues outside individual cubicles, rather than forming a giant conga line like we do.
Have a ball - and stop and pinch yourself every half hour or so! Directions: Simply take the Skytrain to the end terminal called Morchit which is exactly where the market is located. Taxi from Chinatown is roughly 150Bt.
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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
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First Photo: Chatouchak Weekend Market Leave a Comment Directions: Simply take the Skytrain to the end terminal called Morchit which is exactly where the market is located. Take the BTS Skytrain and u will be here at the last station from Line 1.Website: www.thailandbethere.com
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The weekend market in BK is the first time I have been all done in shopping - after two full days of this market, I really don't care if I see another thing to buy - until the next day at least. The variety of things is amazing - and I defy anyone to say there is nothing of interest to them in the varied and vast market. The usual BK bustle - and claustrophobia to the max at times - but its well worth the time - and the sore feet.
It was amazing at the end of the first day - got home, got it all out - as you do! - and pronounced that I MUST be broke! In the frenzy, I really hadn't kept track. Foolish husband advised that I had spent a fraction of what I had estimated, looking at the floor! Of course, this called for an encore performance!
Seriously though, I AM a shopper, but really done in by the end of day 2! Directions: Simply take the Skytrain to the end terminal called Morchit which is exactly where the market is located.
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 Shopping and sweating for my 4
best friends- Fab 5 by MattisonLeave a Comment Directions: Simply take the Skytrain to the end terminal called Morchit which is exactly where the market is located, or you can now take the new subway to the Chatuchak.Website: http://www.discoverthailand.com
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 hilltribe clothes for sale by trisanna
There are a few restaurants and cafes there. Some expresso bars as well.
It's best to get there early-around 9.30 or 10 am. This place is outdoors, though covered by tarp. It is usually very crowded and can be really frustrating if you are tired and exhausted. Lots of great buys here. You can easily get your Christmas shopping done for the year. Make sure you bring an extra bag to cart your goodies home. Leave a Comment
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Chatuchak weekend market in Bangkok is the largest market in Thailand, and possibly the largest in the world. It is frequently called J.J. Chatuchak covers over 35 acres (1.13 kmē) or about 11 hectares and contains upwards of 15,000 stalls. About 200,000 to 300,000 visit and shop there each day. Most stalls only open on Saturdays and Sundays.Chatuchak has in theory been segregated into areas depending on the types of goods sold, and there are maps available for the market which detail the various sections. You're as well to just forget them and just wander wherever takes your fancy, as it is an extremely disorientating place of many narrow alleys and trying to follow a map around can prove very frustrating.
Chatuchak always gets very hot and humid during the day that you have to buy bottled water every 30 minutes or so! and it's far from the most comfortable shopping experience but for most people the benefits outweigh the disadvantages. Going early in the day when it is a bit cooler is recommended.The first flea market in Bangkok was held at Sanam Luang and was called Sanam Luang flea Market. However, there was time when the place was needed for other special functions and the flea market was then relocated to Saranrom Palace and settled there for 8 years. After that, it was moved again to Sanam Chai. But because of the limited space, it had to be moved back to Sanam Luang. In the same year, the government issued a policy to turn Sanam Luang into a public park for citizens of Bangkok and to be the venue to celebrate 200-year-anniversary of Bangkok, which would be held in 1982. Thus, it was decided that the flea market would be held at the Phahonyothin area from then on and it is later called Chatuchak Market after the nearby park under the same name.
Chatuchak is open from 08:00am - 18:00pm on weekends and Fridays (wholesale day).
Plant shops are open Wednesdays and Thursdays too from 07:00am- 18:00pm. Directions: Chatuchak is adjacent to Kamphaengphet station (MRT) of the Bangkok Metro, or about a 5-minute walk from the Mo Chit Skytrain (BTS) station and Suan Chatuchak(Chatuchak Park) station(MRT).Website: http://www.discoverthailand.com
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This is the largest market I have ever been to, over 9,000 stalls which sell everything you can think of. we had been there in 2002 during the hot weather and it was almost unbearable but a "must see" sight.
This year we went in February a much cooler month and arrived about 9:30am, there were still plenty of people but nothing like the crowds after midday. Early arrival meant only half the stalls were open , but by 11am the total 9,000 were open and the crowds had built up. We had a most interesting time and saw some unusual sights and many items we wanted to buy but had to limit ourselves due to luggage restrictions. Remember to bargain on all purchases, you will be amazed how much they will discount, particularly if you purchase a number of items.
Always have plenty to drink and beware of pickpockets, they abound in these markets and we have a friend who lost his wallet the last time he visited.
The market is easy to reach usingthe Skytrain go to the last station, Mo Chit and follow the crowd. Leave a Comment Directions: Simply take the Skytrain to the end terminal called Morchit which is exactly where the market is located.Website: http://www.discoverthailand.com
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Everything and anything is sold here from food, fruits, souvenirs, bags, imitations Gucci bags, t-shirt, livestock, books, jewellery, accessories.
Just be extra careful with your bags and watch out for pickpockets.
The tip is bargain as hard as you can to get the best price. The market is open around 9.00am and closed at 6:00pm.
Come here early shop till you drop and go back and rest at the pool in your hotel. Leave a Comment Directions: Simply take the Skytrain to the end terminal called Morchit which is exactly where the market is located.Website: http://www.discoverthailand.com Other Contact: www.into-asia.com/bangkok/market
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Chatuchak Weekend Market is huge! We intended on going just on saturday and we spent all day there, and then went back again on sunday! There are so many things to see and buy! It is a swarm of people and goods. It really overwhelmed me with the range of things to see and the amount of foods and spices in the air! We had Nancy Chandler's map of Bangkok (Amazon.com!) which had a detailed map of the market, which gave us a good idea of what to expect, and what we wanted to buy or see. It is a lot of fun to get lost and wander around the market, but when it's time to go home and you are tired, it is handy to have a map. You can buy anything there. Silks galore, t-shirts (really cool ones too), fashionable clothing, 'antiques', crafts, foodstuffs, bags, belts, pets!! (puppies, kittens, squirrels, heaps of huge weird types of aquarium fish, birds, rabbits... etc! but don't go to the pet section if it is going to upset you to see them in not-so-kind living quarters). I enjoyed myself a lot there. I think I was a bit overwhelmed by so much being sold and so much to see, that I didn't really buy much! But Michael went t-shirt shopping crazy! Expect to buy mens t-shirts for between 100-150 BHT. At this market, bargain about 10-40% below what they are asking. Always start bargaining at around 40-50%. And remember to smile and be polite! That will get you the best deals! Leave a Comment Directions: Simply take the Skytrain to the end terminal called Morchit which is exactly where the market is located.Website: http://www.discoverthailand.com
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It has clothing, jewelry, houseware, tableware, cutlery, haberdashery, home furnishings, daft stuff, antiques, dried flowers, food, food, bit more food, food again, pets, art works, craftwork, shoes, handbags whacky statues, herbs and spices, silk flowers, orchids and food. Do you get the idea? There is something for the lasses and blokes, and the adolescent. (Not too much for small kids.) People and stall watching is a good shout if you're skint.
Be warned: It gets very warm and humid, as the stores are set out under a corrugated roof to keep the rain off in the wet season. So the heat gets held down. A breeze blows through, but if you've been out on the beers the night before be prepared to sweat off a few kilos as you wander about.
There is more food and snacking opportunities than you can shake a stick at, mainly in small street side / open air cafes - that mean you have to park your butt on a small plastic stool. So snack and drink plenty to break up your shopping for souvenirs. It does have some tack, yet it also has some very good quality gear too. Look carefully and you will be fine for finding most pressies for the folks back home.
In Section Seven (up near the Chatuchak Park entrance) there is a DHL office, a TNT Express and a local Bangkok packer and shipper. They'll box up, insure and send anything you buy in the market overseas at competitive rates.
If you want to take photos of the stalls ask the boss lass first. If they are of mature years a polite, "Pee Krab, Dy Mai Krab?" as you point to your camera - means "respected older one, can I?" Usually they're fine with it. Leave a Comment Directions: Take the Skytrain to the end terminal called Morchit. Or get a taxi and tell him "Tar Lay Chat Doo Chat". (You won't get your stuff on the BTS without a mare - get a taxi home.) Or drive yourself, go insane, and park at nearby Chatuchak Park.
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