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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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