4 Things You Can Do at Chatuchak Week End Market Beside Shopping
Not only the largest market in Thailand, Chatuchak also claimed as the world's biggest weekend market. WOW! It has around 15,000 booth stalls this market seem to unite all buyable items. From books to fashions. From antiques to pop-art modern items and many more. Basically, it has all things Bangkok can offer you.
The market which has operated since 1942 and only serves during the weekend (9 AM - 6 PM). As a tourist attraction itself, it is a MUST seen spot to come. Good news is, now Chatuchak has Friday Night market, from 10PM - 4AM.
After strolling around, it turned out for me Chatuchak is not the only place for shopping. It is also an interesting place for other things. Here are 4 things you can do at Chatuchak Week End Market beside shopping
Walk Around (get yourself a map)
Not a big shopper or doesn't feel like to shop? Just strolling and look around. But remember, this market draws thousands of people every day. Plus, Chatuchak is a huge place. It is understandable if you easily feel lost among the crowd.
The hot and humid weather of Bangkok can also contribute to your frustration during a long walk. Just for you to know, the market has 27 sections and arranged according to item category. Do you think you want to see them all?
So, pamper your self with comfortable shoes/sandals, cozy wardrobe, a map, and a bottle of water to keep you hydrated. Bring along a hat or an umbrella if necessary.
A map is available in the entrance or download here https://shopjj.co/travelmag/maps/
Art Gallery (see the artisan doing their art)
Not only selling, we able to find the artisan also doing their work here. It seemed they move the workshop to Chatuchak.
It was an interesting experience seeing them do the crafting. I can not help myself for not taking pictures. But we must pay attention because sometimes they do not want to be photoed.
No Photo sign also seen in several stalls. Better to ask first make sure it is allowed for taking a picture. That's how I did it anyway.
It was an interesting experience seeing them do the crafting. I can not help myself for not taking pictures. But we must pay attention because sometimes they do not want to be photoed.
No Photo sign also seen in several stalls. Better to ask first make sure it is allowed for taking a picture. That's how I did it anyway.
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| Shoe painter |
Street Food (eat like local!)
You REALLY can not miss this. Either inside or outside Chatuchak market, you can find food-drinks stalls even small cozy restaurants with live music. But for us (me, hubby and kids) street food hawker is more interesting.
Don't worry, a majority of the street food seller able to communicate in basic English; such "how much?" Or simply give a point to dishes you are interested in and giving a signal how many you're going to buy. Besides, the price tag makes the transaction a lot easier.
Don't worry, a majority of the street food seller able to communicate in basic English; such "how much?" Or simply give a point to dishes you are interested in and giving a signal how many you're going to buy. Besides, the price tag makes the transaction a lot easier.
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| Rujak (raw fruit salad) |
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| Assorted fries |
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| My son's fave: potato spiral |
Enjoy Chatuchak Park (don't miss it!)
Sitting in the park; watching people go by, surrounded by benign pigeons and seeing kids played at the playground, surely a rare experience. It is not a usual things I could have. Hard to believe the park locates right next to busy Kamphaeng Phet Road.
If we use BTS, we able to spot this 0.3 square KM Chatuchak Park from a distance when the sky train is about to approach the Chatuchak MRT Station.
With only sitting under the trees and feel the breeze; we almost forgot how hot Bangkok that day!
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| Surrounded with black friendly doves |
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| The Play Ground |
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| Minggle with local! 😎 |
22 comments
Interesting place, it seems like Pasar Baru in Jakarta ya Mba. 27 section in a long walk will not be tiring if we are treated to a variety of interesting sights, even in hot and humid weather :)
ReplyDelete27 Sections is too many for us. Not to mention we only had half day. Got to optimize time we had.
DeleteChatuchak ini mirip Pasar Senennya Indonesia ya. Sama mesti hati-hati juga kalo bawa tas. Hihihi. Nyeberang Chatuchak dikit ke Ortokor banyak banget tempat makan sama buah-buah yang gede Thailand punya. Chatuchak murmer banget deh barang-barangnya, asal pinter nawar aja. Pas saya ke sini, lagi pameran buah-buah Thailand, bahagia banget nikmati durennya. Cakep deh ini Mba.
ReplyDeleteBener, Mas. Di sini copet juga berkeliaran ^_^ Rasanya gak ada deh bagian bumi yang steril dari copet, even di Eropa juga gitu.
DeleteBedanya Chatuchak dengan Pasar Senen, kalau di Pasar Senen banyak lapak jual-beli emas hehe
I think, chatuchak is a favorite place for me for "cuci mata" , take a walk while seeing unique ethnic items and snacks as well
ReplyDeleteSo true. Many attractive things to see ^_^
DeleteWaah makasih mba infonya hihi nambah referensi nih buat explore bangkok, ternyata udh buka dari jumat yah. yeayy!! ku kira only wiken aja
ReplyDeleteSekarang dibuka Chatuchak Friday night market. Tapi aku sendiri belum pernah datangin kalo malam hari jadi gak bisa cerita. Selamat jalan-jalan ke Bangkok!
Deleteaku demen jajan. kayaknya bisa kalap kalo ke sana haha
ReplyDeleteSiapin perut kosong sama uangnya kalo ke sana, Inna ^_^
DeleteI agree with you, we have to ask for a permission before taking picture, especially if we dont buy their goods.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing
Be kind and respect others. No harm doin it, right?
DeleteJika saya ke chatuchak, bisa2 kalap ini..
ReplyDeleteSelain cuci mata, pasti tertarik untuk membeli barang2nya
Malah ada yg niat sampe bawa koper untuk wadahin belanjaannya. ckckckck. Niat bangeeedt!
DeletePernah sekali ke sini dan encok saking luasnya yaa, ahh seru banget ada park dan art nya jugakk
ReplyDeleteGak sanggup kalo harus keliling semuanya. Suhu udaranya bikin meleleh. Terik pisan ^_^
DeletePas ke Thai dulu, blm pernah mampir sini. Bisa jadi referensi nih mbak, mesti kekepin duit biar ga kalap belanja kl udah liat yg murmer2. TFS yah mbak
ReplyDeleteKalau ke sini harus week-end dan yang pasti kudu "kekepin" nafsu belenjong siyy, hehehe
DeleteNice pic as usually, I also like street food when I am going somewhere for traveling, I haven't go to Thailand, maybe some day I'll be there too because Thailand is nearest country from Indonesia than Europe haha
ReplyDeleteKe Thai bareng? ^_^
DeleteHaii.. hai... bu Ratna, pkbr masih di ADW ga ? kemarin ada event lagi tapi di handle sama bu Yuli (PIC ADW) Oops.. jadi ngomongin kerjaan..hehhee..
ReplyDeleteAku kemarin baru aja ke Chatuchak, rasanya kalo ga inget sama bagasi psawat itu udah pengen belanja sampe bangkrut disana hehehe..
Alhamdulillah baik. Aku udah "minggat" dari ADW hehehe.
DeleteAsik atuh, bisa halan-halan. Keep in touch ya (a.k.a saling BW) ^_^
Hai ^_^
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