Chatuchak Market, One of the largest markets in the world - Bangkok, Thailand

Thailand is a country that has a lot of culture, many tourists who always come for historical tourism. However, there are also shopping places that are the destination of tourists when in Thailand. Cheap traditional market, a destination for various tourists who are in Thailand to shop at cheap and exciting prices.

One of the traditional markets that has always been the favorite of tourists is in Bangkok, namely Chatuchak Market. If you are on vacation in Bangkok, the Chatucak market is a place that you must visit. This place has always been a destination for shopping, because the prices offered are relatively cheap. Besides shopping here is also very pleasant.


Chatuchak Market is one of the largest markets in the world. Lots of people come to shop in this market. Chatuchak Market is only open on Saturdays and Sundays from 8am - 6pm. In those two days, it was estimated that Chatuchak market was visited by around 400 thousand people. What a huge amount.

Chatuchak Market offers lots of goods and souvenirs, such as clothing, shoes, bags, plants, animals, various accessories, jewelry, unique baskets, artifacts, stationery, food, household appliances, and much more. The price offered is also quite cheap, so you can buy lots of items and souvenirs to take home. You can also shop comfortably, because this market always maintains cleanliness.

Where is the Chatucak market?
How to get there?
This market is located north of the bus terminal along Phahonyothin. To get to this place is also quite easy, you can use Bus, "MTR, Skytrain" or tuk-tuk which is a unique Thai transportation.


Shopping tips at Chatuchak market:
• Come to this place before 10 o'clock in the morning, so that this place hasn't been too crowded with customers. You can also have breakfast first at various places around the Chatuchak market.
• Do not go shopping if the weather is raining, because this traditional market does not have a closed roof like a mall.
• Use comfortable shoes. You will definitely walk long enough to explore this market.
• Smart bargain for items that you will buy. If the seller still offers goods at an expensive price, you just go to find other traders, because in this place there are many sellers who offer the same goods.
• Look for officers who distribute free maps. This place is divided into several areas based on the type of goods. So that the map will really help you when looking for an item.
• Prepare Bath currency first before going to Chatuchak market
• Be alert when you carry shopping items, especially your bag and wallet.
• Bring a big bag to shop here.