Chatuchak Weekend Market

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History of Chatuchak Weekend Market:

Chatuchak – the largest weekend market covers an area of 27 acres in Thailand and is a very popular destination for the tourists and locals to buy and sell goods. The market is so popular that about 200,000 visitors browse the market every day (in the market open days) to buy their necessaries. Most of the stuffs sold here are in local price and produced in local factories across the Thailand. Among the stuffs one can both used and fresh items including books, clothes, pets, ceramic wares, antique wood pieces, handicrafts, plants, dolls and many more.

The marketplace is always crowded as everything is found at reasonable price. The market also has ATM booths and foreign exchange booths for the foreign the ease of buying of the foreign visitors. There is also food court available to take light refreshment where one can have fruits, seafood etc. In the market, items are sold section-wise. In the section 1, you can have sacred and secular artifacts and antiques, Thai musical instruments including flutes, drums and whistles. Among the dominating items in Chatuchak, clothing is on top beginning at Section 8, the clothing stores ends at Section 24. Be noted that the clothing stores are on the even numbered sections. You can get all forms of clothing here including to sophisticated formal dresses to cowboy attires.

Besides, jewelery and stone sections of the market are also rich in items. Thai-styled foods and beverages are available in the food stalls, food courts and restaurants. The market is also specializes in housewares. The Chatuchak also deals in pets which may seem queer to many, and you can also have gardening and planting options as well. 

Travel Guide information of Chatuchak Weekend Market:

Getting to Chatuchak is too easy even for the strangers as there are different ways and transportation mode to reach the market. The best way is to ride on skytrain. Besides, you can take metro, buses or car rental service or taxicabs towards Chatuchak market. If you are on Metro, take the Chatuchak park exit number 1, and if you are in Kamphaeng Phet, use the exits 1 and 2. If you ride on subway, ride off at Mo Chit and take exit 1.

Facts to Know Before you go to Chatuchak:

Chances are you will end up spending at least half a day at Chatuchak, so it’s a good idea to prepare a few things to ensure that your shopping experience here is an enjoyable one.

  • Wear light and comfortable clothing, e.g. shorts and a T-shirt/tank top
  • Wear comfortable shoes, e.g. a pair of sneakers or sandals 
  • Protect yourself from the sun, by wearing sunglasses, a hat and sunscreen
  • Bring a backpack for storing your new-found treasures. It is recommended that you wear your backpack on the front rather than on your back
  • Always have bottled drinking water handy 
  • Bring enough cash. Most vendors do not accept credit cards, and it can be a long walk to the next ATM
  • Beware of pickpockets and watch your belongings 
  • Plan to go in the morning, as it can get very hot and crowded in the afternoon
  • Free maps are available from one of the information kiosks

Some Tips When You Visit on Chatuchak Weekend Market:

If you want to avoid crowd, rush and heat, it is wise to reach the market before or by 10.00 am. Although the prices of the products in the market are cheaper, you can have a better deal if you bargain about the products with the seller. Fake antiques are also available and remain aware of that as the copies are almost similar to the real one and special permissions are needed to take the antique in out of Thailand. Be aware about pickpockets.

Culture & Customs of Chatuchak Weekend Market:

The Chatuchak is opened from 9.00 am and closes at 6.00 pm in Saturday and Sunday only. But the shops may open a bit earlier as like by 9.00 am. Friday is day for the wholesalers as they gather here and buy necessary items at wholesale rate, but you can also do regular shopping on the day. In Wednesday and Thursday, you can have the garden and plants section open and the selling stalls open by early morning on the days – 7.00 am and runs till 6.00 pm. 

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You can buy anything and everything your heart desires at Chatuchak Weekend Market. Are you on the hunt for a rare, one of a kind piece of art? There is a section for that (section 7, to be exact). Do you need a new wardrobe before returning home? There’s a section for that. One of the best ways to approach exploring this massive market is to venture in not knowing what it is that you want. If you go in with hopes of purchasing jewelry, odds are you won’t be able to find the clothing and accessory section. Getting lost is easy to do here, so arm yourself with one of the free maps from one of the information kiosks. These maps break down where the sections are, as well as what you can buy there.

If you can dream it up, Chatuchak probably has it. Here, you’ll be amazed at the sheer variety of merchandise, whether it’s a Moroccan lamp, an antique wooden chest, a pair of vintage Levi’s jeans, or – on the exotic side – a live python.

Although it’s impossible to name all, the selection of goods being offered at Chatuchak can be roughly divided into 11 categories:

  • Clothing & Accessories (sections 2-6, 10-26)
  • Handicrafts (sections 8-11)
  • Ceramics (sections 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 25)
  • Furniture and Home Decoration (sections 1,3,4,7,8)
  • Food and Beverage (sections 2, 3, 4, 23, 24, 26, 27)
  • Plants and Gardening tools (sections 3, 4)
  • Art and Gallery (section 7)
  • Pets and Pet Accessories (sections 8, 9, 11, 13)
  • Books (sections 1, 27)
  • Antiques and Collectibles (sections 1, 26)
  • Miscellaneous and Used Clothing (sections 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 22, 25, 26)

There are many different ways to get to Chatuchak Weekend Market. Take the BTS Skytrain to Mochit and follow the signs or the crowd. You can also take the MRT Subway to Chatuchak Park. A taxi driver should also know where this is. If a driver seems to have trouble understanding, pronounce Chatuchak like Jatujak.

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