{"id":670866,"date":"2022-06-10T10:49:00","date_gmt":"2022-06-10T07:49:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tourism.com.de\/?p=670866"},"modified":"2022-02-02T11:42:16","modified_gmt":"2022-02-02T08:42:16","slug":"chatuchak-market-in-bangkok-how-to-get-there-what-to-buy-opening-hours","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tourism.com.de\/en\/chatuchak-market-in-bangkok-how-to-get-there-what-to-buy-opening-hours\/","title":{"rendered":"Chatuchak market in Bangkok – how to get there, what to buy, opening hours"},"content":{"rendered":"

Every tour<\/a>ist who at least once finds himself in Bangkok is simply obliged to visit one of the “wonders of Thailand<\/a>” – the main market of the city<\/a> of Chatuchak. It is here that you can find not only a huge range of outlandish and exotic goods, but also make very profitable purchases at affordable prices<\/a>. Just imagine, at the height of the tourist sea<\/a>son, over 200 thousand potential buyers, tourists and just onlookers can simultaneously be between the stalls in the main market of the city<\/a>. And a third of them are citizens of other countries. We will tell you how to get to the Chatuchak market, what to buy, opening hours<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Product range<\/h2>\n

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It see<\/a>ms that you can find absolutely everything on the shelves. If you want to update your personal gadget set, no question! We thought about replenishing the collection of foreign clothes with new samples of the Thai fabric industry – and there will be no problems with this! Or maybe you are interest<\/a>ed in something special? For example, antiques, outlandish products made of wood or ivory, silk and other valuable materials? Even such requests of yours will be satisfied by local merchants.<\/p>\n

But the main advantage of this place is not at all a wide selection of all kinds of goods. And the prices<\/a> that exist here are much lower than those that can be found on the shelves of supermarkets, in other cities<\/a> of Thailand and even on the stalls of street vendors! This is a real “duty free” that exists in the city on its own terms. It is interest<\/a>ing that in the Chatuchak market there are branches of almost all outlets in the country, which sell similar products, but at much lower prices. So, you can buy a pair of shirts for the price of one – within 190 baht, trousers cost from 100 baht, and there are generally ridiculous prices for jewelry – from 20 baht and above.<\/p>\n

Learning to navigate<\/h2>\n

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In order not to get lost in a noisy crowd of buyers and not become a hostage to persistent Thai traders, you need to familiarize yourself with the layout of a huge market. Not so long ago, it was changed and the huge area<\/a> is now divided into 27 sectors, which sell goods of a certain type. Well, as an additional service, before entering, each tour<\/a>ist is offered to use the market map<\/a>, on which all sites, pavilions and shopping<\/a> arcades are painted. With such an assistant, you can find the right product much faster.<\/p>\n

You can buy detailed map<\/a>s of the market, as well as Bangkok itself, at a special tourist information center, which is a short walk from the pick-up and drop-off points for passengers from BTS and MRT train<\/a>s.<\/p>\n

Getting ready to go to the market<\/h2>\n

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In order for a trip to the market to be filled with a lot of positive emotions, to bring tourists<\/a> maximum pleasure from walking<\/a> and shopping<\/a>, we advise you to carefully prepare for a grueling acquaintance with rich shopping arcades. Since you will be on your feet for several hours at a time, it is worth choosing comfortable shoes without heels.<\/p>\n

If you are lucky enough to be in Bangkok during the rainy sea<\/a>son, the requirements for shoes are radically different. Since the tide system does not have time to absorb all the water, be prepared for the fact that your feet will be ankle-deep in water. Treat fresh wounds and cover them with adhesive tape to prevent infection.<\/p>\n

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It is quite hot on the streets of the city, and the real stuffiness reigns in the market. Therefore, choose<\/a> light clothing, grab a hat on your head and goggles. And be sure to always have drinking water on hand.<\/p>\n

As for the bag, it is most convenient to use a back-mounted backpack. But you should not put too valuable things in it, wallets, phones, because on the market you can meet a lot of pickpockets and other lovers of easy money.<\/p>\n

When is the best time<\/a> to go to the market?<\/h2>\n

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We advise you to plan your visit<\/a> to the main market of Bangkok in the morning. In this way, you can avoid the exhausting lunchtime heat, get the opportunity to wander around the market when the bulk of the buyers are still asleep, and also get the opportunity to quietly bargain with the Thais. It is believed that the first buyer attracts good luck, so the Thais will be ready to give a good price if you buy the product you like from them.<\/p>\n