With this Chatuchak Weekend Market Guide, you will have all the information needed to explore the market. I will tell you how to get there, in what sections the market is divided, which delicious foods to try, and so much more!

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It is one of the largest weekend markets in the world; Chatuchak has over 15,000 different stalls selling everything from food to clothes to pets. They mainly have really cool vintage Clothes, which I fell in love with.

Basic Information about the Chatuchak Weekend Market in Bangkok

The Chatuchak Weekend Market can be described as the ultimate shopping paradise. It is one of the must-sees in Bangkok and calls itself the world’s largest weekend market due to its 1.1 square kilometers.

An unimaginable number of 8000 stores and stalls line the alleys, and every weekend around 300,000 people rush to this shopping mecca.

You can basically find anything here: Starting from cool vintage clothes and jewelry, exciting antiques, Thai handicrafts, food, art by local artists, plants, and furniture to popular souvenirs.

How to get to Chatuchak Weekend Market

In the north of Bangkok, you can find the Chatuchak Weekend Market, and there are several ways how to reach the market.

The exact address is:

Kamphaeng Phet Road Chatuchak Bangkok 10900

By BTS

One way to get to Chatuchak Weekend Market is by using the Skytrain (BTS). The nearest BTS Station to the market is Mo Chit Station (N8). Upon reaching Mo Chit Station, head to Exit 1 and walk straight for about 4 minutes (approx. 350 meters). Eventually, you will reach Entrance 3. You can pick up a free map at the entrance to navigate the market more efficiently.

By MRT

Another option for visiting Chatuchak Weekend Market is Bangkok MRT. The MRT is an underground train service that stretches through 20 km of central Bangkok, and the service only has one central line. Traveling on the MRT is very cheap, similar to the BTS. Traveling from Silom to Chatuchak Park will cost around 40 Baht for an adult. If you get on the one central line for the MRT and ride it to Chatuchak Park, you are there! Get off at Chatuchak Park Station, Exit 1, then turn right and go straight for around 4 minutes. Then, you’ll be at Entrance 3 of the market in no time.

By Taxi

Getting to Chatuchak Market by Taxi is simple but is usually more expensive than going by BTS or MRT. A taxi driver should also know where this is. If a driver seems to have trouble understanding, pronounce Chatuchak like Jatujak.

Best Time to Visit

Theoretically, you can visit the Chatuchak Market every day except for Monday. During the week, the market is quite different from the Weekend Market. You can find fish and plants markets and only a few stalls with clothing and other offers. I can therefore only recommend visiting Friday, Saturday, or Sunday.

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: 12:00 pm– 06:00 pm (Plants – Market)

Wednesday: 05:00 am– 06:00 pm (Plants – Market)

Thursday: 05:00 am– 06:00 pm (Plants – Market)

Friday: 06:00 pm – 12 am (Night Market)

Saturday: 05:00 am -06:00 pm (Weekend Market)

Sunday: 05:00 am -06:00 pm (Weekend Market)

The best time to go shopping is in the morning on Saturday or Sunday. Many shopkeepers believe that the first sale of the day is good luck. Because of this, they’re more than happy to bring the price down more than usual!

The different Sections of the Market

The Chatuchak Weekend Market is divided into 27 sections. The stalls have little signs that tell you where you are currently at. Here is an overview of the different sections:

• Section 1: Amulets, books, collectibles, grocery stores, and cafes.
• Section 2 – 4: Furniture, paintings and ceramics, collectibles.
• Section 5 – 6: Clothing ( from hip designers to second-hand goods), jewelry, watches, and cool assessors.
• Section 7 – 9: Antiques, handicrafts, furniture, and ceramics
• Section 10 – 24: Clothing, general consumer goods, household appliances, and pets
• Section 17 – 19: Ceramics and food
• Section 22 – 26: Furniture, antiques, and handicrafts
• Section 27: Books and collectibles, food

Some essential Tips for the Chatuchak Weekend Market in Bangkok

• Visit the market in the morning ( around 9:00 am on the weekend). There are comparatively few visitors at that time, and you can still look around and get your bearings.
• Take enough drinking water. It can get really hot.
• Bargaining and haggling are a must at the Chatuchak Weekend market.

• Take enough cash with you. Hardly any stores here take credit cards or debit cards.
• Be careful of thieves, especially when it is crowded.
• The Chatuchak Park is great for a little break in between.

Common Thai Language to make a good impression

In my opinion, it is always beneficial to speak some words of the country’s language you are visiting. People usually really appreciate it and are more willing to help you. Most of the time, you always get a big smile. So here are some basic phrases to get around the Chatuchak Weekend Market:

Overall Rule: In Thai, there are masculine and feminine phrases like Spanish. Men say Krup after specific terms, while women say Ka. This is important to know when speaking Thai.

Hello – Sa-wa-dee Krup (For Men) Ka (Women)

Goodbye – La-Gorn-Krup/Ka

How much? – Tao-Lai?

Excuse me/Sorry – Koh-Tohd Krup/Ka

Where is? – Yuu-Tee-Nai Krup/Ka

Thank you – Kob-Khun Krup/Ka

Yes – Chai Krup/Ka

No – Mai-Chai Krup/Ka

Discount – Loht

Do you speak English? – Pood-Pa-Sa Ang-Krit Dai Mai?

List of Best Foods to Eat and Drink at the Chatuchak Market

• Coconut Ice Cream
• Fried Chicken and Shrimp
• Fried Potato and King Octopus
• Chicken Skewers
• Pad Thai
• Fried Insects and Scorpions
• Mango Sticky Rice
• Fresh Fruit Juice
• Mixed Fruit Smoothie
• Thai Tea Caramel

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