Despite going to Thailand for about 7 or 8 times now, I have only been to Chatuchak twice as most of the interesting stalls only open on the weekends.
Today I'll be sharing with you some facts that will help you get here as well as some good to know facts about this much raved about shopping destination.
Chatuchak Market,
-Also known as the weekend market or JJ market
Opening Hours:
Wed - Thurs: (Plants and Flowers section)6am - 6pm
Friday: (Wholesale day) 6am - 6pm
Sat - Sun: (Miscellaneous) 6am - 6pm
Address:
Chatuchak, จังหวัด กรุงเทพมหานคร Thailand
Chatuchak Weekend Market (Thai: จตุจักร) is the largest market in Thailand with more than 8,000 stalls separated into 27 sections. They mainly sell 9 types of goods; Plants, Antiques, Pets, Food and drinks, Fresh and dry food, Ceramics, Furnitures and home decorations, Clothes and Books. It has been opened for more than 60 years and the market shifted a few times.
27 Sections
1 - Amulets, books, collectibles, food shop and cafes.
2 to 4 - Collectibles, home decors, paintings, terracotta
5 to 6 - Clothes, adornments, miscellaneous products
7 to 9 - Antiques, furniture, ceramics and handicrafts
10 to 24 - CLothes, consumer products, adornments, household appliances, pets
17 to 19 - Ceramics, fresh and dry food
22 to 26 - Antiques, furnitures, handicrafts
27 - Books, food and dessert shops, collectibles
2. Getting Here:
Personally, getthing here was a breeze. As I often stay near Chit Lom BTS, it was a one train-sit to the end-kind of journey to Chatuchak, Mo Chit BTS Staiton. But of course there are many types of transportation methods:
Nearest BTS (Sky train) station:
Mo chit
- I personally took this route, once alighted, look for Exit 1 pointed for Chatuchak Market, you will see an overhead bridge on your right, cross it and you will see a park on your right. Upon reaching ground floor, either cut through the park or walk around the park that will bring you to gate 2 of the Chatuchak Market.
Nearest MRT (Metro) station:
Chaktuchak Park
Buses:
3,826,27,28,29,34,38,39,44,52,59,63,77,90,96,
104,408,112,122, 134,136,138,153,159
Air-con Buses:
2,3,9,18,19,28,34,39,44,134,145,153,510,512,513
Driving:
(a) Parking space opposite Chatuchak Market on Kamphaengpetch 3 Rd.
40baht all day parking
(b) BTS parking space from 5am to midnight
Free Parking
(c) The Marketing Organisation for Farmers (M.O.F Farmers)
Parking free/ hour
Taxi
*Tip always ask for the Meter one
Before coming here, be prepared to experience humidity like you have never done so before. Despite my trip there on a friday, with almost no one there, the heat coming from the densely pack stores and weather is not a joke. It would be worse if you were to hustle with the crowd on the weekends.
- Do wear comfortable lightweight clothing and shoes.
- Do bring enough cash, depending on what you want to buy, but an estimation for casualy shopping 2,500baht (About 100SGD) is more than enough.
- Arrive as early as possible, where the sun is not that hot yet, you might just beat the crowd as well.
- Remember to apply sun block and bring a hat or sunglasses if you like to.
- Remember to hydrate! There are many drink stalls, but bring a bottle around with you just in case.
- Expect to find treasures, so bring along big shopping bags to keep all your treasures while saving the environment a little?
- Mind your safety, the more crowded a place, the more you should take note of your belongings.
- There are free maps available at the information kiosks.
- If you like something, buy it from that store, don't wait. There are too many stores and it might be hard to track back the exact store.
- Extra: Use the word, "Peng!" ( Pronounced as Pa-eng) It means expensive in Thai, if you want to try bargaining. Also talk to the vendors with a smile! Smiling is always a charm :)
Some picture of the things I've found there:
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| Must try!! Coconut Ice-cream. |
4. My Ratings:
Shopping Experience: 8 / 10
Affordability: 8 / 10
Accessibility: 9 / 10
Worth making a trip: 9 / 10
And that's about it for this post. Hoped you've enjoyed reading as much as I've enjoyed curating this series. Do check back again for new updates, leave your email at the bottom of the site to receive free updates when there is a new post!
Till the next one, love yourself and others.
x Sharleen
Infomation credit: http://www.chatuchak.org/map.html
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