You have not seen Bangkok if you have not been to Chatuchak weekend market. It is really a 'mother-of-all-markets' which covers over 35 acres and have about 15,000 stalls. It is estimated that the market receives between 200,000 and 300,000 visitors each day. Opens every weekend from 8.00 am - 6.00 pm.
The easiest and fastest way to reach Chatuchak is to use the MRT subway to Kampheng Phet station as it takes you directly to the market itself.
It is very very crowded with locals, tourist and traders. You basically have to 'squeeze' your butt while walking between people and stalls! My advice is to go there early before all the chaos begins (usually the crowd will starts around 11.00 am).
Get a map from the information kiosks and play your adventure through the never-ending maze of crowded and narrow alleys. At least if you are lost, just show the map to any traders and they will tell you where is your exact location.
Stalls are too small to have any fitting room, so you have to put it on top of your clothes to try the sizes.
The painter and her work
Puppies for sale ... all breeds
Any taker for this cute fella?
Flowers and plants
Arts to be appreciated
Funny tees
We bought a lot of souvenirs from Chatuchak as it cheap. There are ATM's scattered around the market but not easy to find. So take enough cash as most stalls don't accept credit cards. Oh bring along a small batteries-operated fan if you have one ... it comes in handy when the heat gets to you.
to be continued ... Tourism in Bangkok
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