Chatuchak Weekend Market - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024)
Chatuchak Weekend Market
Chatuchak Weekend Market
4.5
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Monday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
About
Chatuchak Weekend Market is home to a whopping 15,000 stalls spanning 26 sections and is the world's largest weekend market. At this colossal market, scout for local delicacies, clothing, second-hand merchandise, home decor, handicrafts, antiques, and even plants. You can also enjoy a soothing Thai massage after shopping. Navigating the market can be slightly overwhelming, so snap a picture of the schematic map that shows you what you can find in each section. For a smoother experience, join a private tour to be whisked directly to the best stores to make the most of your Thai Baht. The market can be easily reached by the Skytrain. – Tripadvisor
Duration: 1-2 hours
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Neighborhood: Chatuchak
Every weekend, thousands of tourists make their way up to this Northern Bangkok suburb to get lost in an enormous maze of shops at the Chatuchak Weekend Market. Home to almost 10,000 vendors, you’ll find everything from vintage sneakers to comic books and Thai handicrafts being sold here. You name it, Chatuchack probably sells it. The market is a great place to pick up souvenirs, but be sure to bargain for a good price. After a day of shopping and strolling around, the lush green lanes of Chatuchak Park are a welcome relief.
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  • leshy-travel
    Bydgoszcz, Poland276 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Chatuchak Weekend Market - shopping on one of the largest markets in the world
    Chatuchak Market as one of the largest markets in the world is impressive. More than 15,000 stands and a variety of goods definitely attract attention. You can spend a whole day there and still find it too short. It is an ideal place to shop and buy souvenirs. I had the opportunity to go there several times and always found something interesting.
    Visited October 2022
    Written April 20, 2023
  • A..
    Canada10 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Best Buy: Butterfly pea flower tea leaves (blue tea that turns purple after adding lemonade)
    Love walking around the Chatuchak market! Buy some butterfly pea tea leaves (the tea is blue! And if you add lemonade to it, it will turn purple!). This makes a great gift to take to someone back home too. It is easy to get lost so make sure to take a picture of the map or have one handy so you know what sections you want to see. If you see something you like, buy it because it’s hard to find the same stall again after walking around. The prices don’t vary too much between stalls that sell similar products but you can bargain. Pick up some coconut ice cream, coconut water, mango ice cream for a refreshing treat too!
    Visited April 2023
    Traveled with family
    Written May 3, 2023
  • Youngtak
    Leyton, United Kingdom8 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A fun and unique shopping experience
    The market is full of friendly locals, art galleries, pet shops, and live entertainment! It's like a giant, never-ending carnival! The food is delicious, the prices are great, and the atmosphere is unbeatable. Plus, you can even find some weird and wacky items you won't find anywhere else. If you're looking for a great shopping experience, Chatuchak Weekend Market is the place to go!
    Visited April 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written May 7, 2023
  • borhancikgu
    Penang, Malaysia56 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    A memorable market right in the middle of Bangkok
    If you want to be part of a crowd and willing to face hustle and bustle, head to this market. Easy to reach my Metro and you will be lost for words and the things you see here. Everything is under one roof, name it and you will find it. Head early to beat the weather and the crowd. A visit to Bangkok on weekends without a stop here is missing something of your trip.
    Visited April 2023
    Traveled solo
    Written May 21, 2023
  • Ye J
    Malaysia5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I recommend
    I went on a friend's recommendation, a lot of food and a lot of clothes, a lot of souvenirs, but the weather was hot. I tried a lot of Thai food. I went shopping and forgot to take pictures.
    Visited May 2023
    Traveled with friends
    Written May 25, 2023
  • amanda c
    Margate, United Kingdom45 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Amazing weekend market.
    We made our own way there by sky train , 7 stops from our hotel and then a 5 min walk to get to the market. This place is amazing I really recommend a visit here for everything, food. Crafts and anything you can think of.
    Visited May 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written May 27, 2023
  • leiaevans13
    California47 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Average Experience
    Most of the things have pretty same price as Malaysia. I did not find it cheap at all. If you want halal food can go to Saman Islam, it’s located right in front of the clock tower. Most of the shops close at 6 pm, please come early. The toilets are clean and comfortable which is incredible.
    Visited May 2023
    Traveled on business
    Written May 28, 2023
  • Manad
    Bangkok, Thailand4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Best market
    Best market in BKK - market sellers and there is SO much to do. We only explored a fraction of it - could spend days there. Something I would thoroughly recommend doing to get some of your clothes or sourvenies! Really loved it!
    Visited June 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written June 5, 2023
  • TSZ Huang
    Qimen County, China19 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    My second time to visiting
    Second time to visiting chatuchak market Great shopping, extensive variety and cheapest prices. Battle the crowds and heat to grab a bargain. The nearest BTS station is Mo Chit. Exit the station and take the stairs down to the left. Walk approx 200 meters to the front gates. Go early when it’s not as busy and not as hot.
    Visited June 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written June 10, 2023
  • Bhargava Krishna
    Bangalore District, India147 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Experience the Flea market
    If you want to buy souvenirs, t-shirts, and shoes at a cheaper price then Chatuchak will be the best option. If you don't want to buy also just explore the market you can variety of pets, icecreams, food stalls, etc etc here. Please be careful of pickpockets and scammers here.
    Visited August 2022
    Written June 28, 2023
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Rachel Bentley
Stockton-on-Tees, UK24 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020 • Couples
We always make sure when we stay in Bangkok at the beginning and end of our trip in Thailand that we arrange it so we can visit Chatuchak. It’s absolutely huge and you do have to be in the mood to be slightly squished by other people at times. Saying that I’m not really a fan of crowds but the appeal of some of the clothes outweighs my discomfort haha. We’ve been first thing on a morning before the midday heat and on an afternoon as well, you get to see, hear and smell some amazing things. There is something for everyone. My husband loves the vintage area for clothes and stuff but I prefer the more modern open air areas where you can find handmade clothes that students have made at really good prices! I can’t imagine ever visiting Bangkok and not going to Chatuchak at least once :)
Written January 18, 2020
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Fredrik T
Malmö, Sweden99 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020
I´ve been to Thailand and Bangkok many times but never made it to the market before. I got there Saturday morning, essy access with the subway, and then started to walk around. As one Thai friend had advised me, if you see soething you want then but it, you will never find back to the same shop again. He was damn right. Walking the endless corridors under the roof covers is astonishing, you can find everything you might need, and don´t need and many shops has fixed prices. The competition is hard so prices are rock-bottom and since many Thai people is hopping here you avoid the low-quality tourist items and can instead find lots of everyday things. Even if you are not interestd in shopping, go here to just get the atmosphere - you will come out with some purshases in your hand anyway.
Written March 10, 2020
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Gone Walkabout
Tonsberg, Norway563 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020
This was my second visit here. A great place to buy gifts or anything you might need. There are plenty of opportunities to find great food and snacks. It is fun to walk around here. It is different, unique and typical Thai, only big scale. This time we were not able to find a map, it would be great if the maps were easy to find. I would recommend going in the morning like I did on my first visit, now I came after noon and it was more crowded. Going back for sure
Written February 2, 2020
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Singaporelonegranger
Singapore, Singapore297 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020 • Friends
I re visited Chatuchak market after more than 20 years and was pleasantly surprised by the improved infrastructure. Each block of shops has sheltered walkways.
The range of merchandise is extensive and we ran out of time for the art and home decor sections. I love the blue and white cotton apparel and bought quite a few. Most of the shops operate on a fixed price policy. We tried haggling, but was unsuccessful. In any case, the prices were good. We spotted similar merchandise in Icon Siam and other malls, which were priced higher so I would highly recommend shopping here before you hit the malls.
The downside was a lack of seated eating joints. After walking around, I wanted to sit down for a meal but we could not find any such option. We resorted to going to the nearby mall for our pit stop. The other problem was our Grab driver couldn’t locate the pick up point and he was driving around for 20 minutes to search for us. The taxis waiting around we’re charging exorbitant fixed fares which were not negotiable.
Written January 9, 2020
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Richa S
44 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2019
Oh I can never forget the experience at Chatuchak. Such an organised market which comes alive 3 days a week i.e., fri- sunday every week.
You will find all kinds of merchandise here, whatever you can think of, all organised by gate nos. Lovely and friendly vendors with prices lower than most other markets, they also offer discounts if you ask for. You can literally shop till you drop and meanwhile fill yourself up with sumptuous food. There is a place with a live DJ and the owner prepares paella right in front of you- one thing you can not avoid. I was simply in awe of this place. And then to top it up, at the end of the sunday market,the vendors neatly pack up and leave, only to return next friday ofcourse.
Written March 10, 2020
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Kashif H
Allen, TX6 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020
1 star rating is for shipper "SperCheapFreight". Chatuchak Weekend Market itself is a 5 star experience. I am not big into shopping but enjoyed my visit to the Market anyway. It is easily accessible via MRT and offer seemingly endless variety of items. I ended up buying more than what I had intended. Unfortunately I dropped most of the items off at "SperCheapFreight" for air shipment to USA. They offered discount on cash payment which I opted for - in hindsight should have paid via credit card. It has been over six months and I have yet to receive any of the items. infosupercheapfreight at gmail.com responded to my emails, with excuses, for first 4 months after that they simply stopped responding to my inquiries.
Written August 9, 2020
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Tyas
Surabaya, Indonesia3 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020
I'd known that Chatuchak is a huge market but I didn't know it had almost everything you could think of! From thai food and snacks, Thai traditional coconut ice cream, souvenirs, silk and cashmere shawls, traditional kitchen utensils, clothes, art & paintings, etc! They have all here. The prices are reasonable too, and some shops even offer lower prices than the others! You should walk around first and take notes of some alternatives to buy a certain thing, for you may find it in lower prices. A great place to buy souvenirs & snacks to bring back home.
Written January 19, 2020
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WalleyK
Cape Cod, MA79 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020
This market is so huge, you’ll never get through it in a single day. They have everything from lizards and birds to tee shirts, leg massages and antiques. Touted as the largest market in Southeast Asia, the biggest challenge is not getting lost in it! Bring your baht, buckle your chin strap and prepare to have your senses overwhelmed. It’s unforgettable!!
Written February 13, 2020
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Faith5423
London, UK26 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020 • Solo
I visited by myself on a solo Bangkok trip. I felt perfectly safe and enjoyed being able to look around without worrying about losing anyone. Just about everything on sale here you could want or wish for, I purchased some excellent vision covers for about £2 each and a couple of silk jackets, some tourist tat for my kids. It is huge but start at Gate 1, pick up a map and that will help you keep your bearings. If you see something you like just get it, the chances of getting back and finding the same stall again are remote and the prices are pretty consistent across the market. The food stalls were amazing. It’s quite possible to spend the whole day here, if you are there at a weekend I’d recommend this as the market to visit.
Written January 25, 2020
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tham2015
Singapore, Singapore436 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020
Bangkok's famous weekend market, a must-visit for first time visitors to the city. The place is very big and divided into many sections. The stalls sell anything and everything, but what I saw most were clothing. The lanes are quite narrow and if there is a crowd you have to beware of pickpockets. There are many food stalls at Section 2. Do walk around and make some comparison first before you decide on some food and drinks e.g. the second stall that we chose made much better mango smoothie than the first for the same price. Whether you end up buying anything from this market,
Written February 12, 2020
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