Chatuchak Weekend Market
One of the world's largest weekend markets, with ~15,000 stalls of clothing, art, crafts, plants, antiques and street food across a maze of sois.
- Category
- Markets & Night Markets
- Entrance fee
- Free entry
- Hours
- Mainly Sat-Sun ~09:00-18:00; some plant/wholesale sections Fri eve and weekday mornings (confirm locally)
- Best time
- Early Saturday or Sunday morning before the heat and crush; go early for serious shopping.
- Time needed
- 2-4 hours
About Chatuchak Weekend Market
One of the world's largest weekend markets, and genuinely worth your time. Somewhere around 15,000 stalls sprawl across a maze of little alleys, selling clothing, art, crafts, plants, antiques and street food. Whatever you're after, it's probably in here somewhere, if you can find it.
And finding it is the challenge. This place is a labyrinth, and it's easy to lose track of a stall you liked. The trick locals use is to photograph the section signs as you go so you can navigate back. Bring cash and wear light clothes, because it gets hot and packed as the day wears on.
Come early on Saturday or Sunday for serious shopping before the crush. One thing to steer clear of: the live-animal section, which raises real welfare concerns. Skip it.
Highlights
- Around 15,000 stalls across a maze of alleys
- Clothing, art, crafts, plants, antiques and street food
- Right at the MRT and BTS exits
- Serious bargain-hunting if you come early
Tips
- Go early Saturday or Sunday before the heat and crowds
- Bring cash and wear light clothing
- Photograph the section signs so you can find stalls again
- Skip the live-animal section over welfare concerns
How to get there
MRT to Chatuchak Park or Kamphaeng Phet, or BTS to Mo Chit; the market is right at the exits.