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Bangkok
Markets are a popular
visitor attraction. You
should bargain in all
markets. Be fair if you
say a low price just
to keep the seller happy
and they say yes the
deal has been struck
and you should honour
your price. Of course
the best bargains can
be had when you are not
all that bothered if
you buy.
A
wholesale clothing market
on Krung Kasem Road open
from early morning.
Famous
amongst backpacker's
and good for CDs, second
books and excitement. Starts from about 13.00 and becomes very lively late at night.
Good
for the ingredients for
Thai cooking, but come
early as it closes down
at midday.
Commonly
called "thieves
market" located
in Chinatown good for
antiques and second hand
goods.
| Memorial
Bridge Night market |
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Located
at the Memorial Bridge
in China Town has clothing
and lots of other goods.
It starts about 7pm and
closes at 2am.
A
busy floral market near
Saphan Phut Bridge open day and night.
Located
at the centre of the
sex show areas on Soi
Patpong 1 is a popular
market in the evenings
for fake goods and cheap
clothing.
Next
to the Indra Hotel, on
Ratchaprarop Road, the
place to buy bargain
clothes amongst the tight
alley ways. It is a wholesale
market so buy in volume
and save lot's of cash.
Sometimes
called the Indian Market
but located in Chinatown
on Sampeng Lane and a
good collection of goods
from all over Asia.
A
wet market close to Chinatown.
| Suan
Chatuchak Weekend
Market |
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This
area near the Northern
Bus Terminal (Morchit)
is open land during the
week, but a vast market
at the weekend. The prime
commodity is clothing,
but almost everything
is sold there, and it
is well worth a visit.
The size is 35 acres making it the biggest market in Bangkok and some argue the largest market in Asia. It opens from about 8am
every Saturday and Sunday
and closes around 5pm.
Easy to reach by Sky
Train.
A
night bazaar selling
many bargain goods. The food court and beer garden is popular. Located
at Lumphini Park.
| Taling
Chan Floating Market |
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The
real floating market
best reached by long
tail boat that operates
on weekend only. A real
secret as not included
on the main tour programmes.
A
plant market near the
flower market.
A
specialist market for
watches in China town.
A
market that sells used
electronic goods and
located near the Royal
Hotel.
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