Despite the growing number of shopping centers and malls, markets remain one of the most popular ways for Thais to shop. They have retained their charm to a great extent and a visit to one of these markets can be very rewarding in terms of the sheer experience, as also shopping for self or for souvenirs to take back home.
While visiting these markets, specially remember that these are very crowded places and therefore, as in any city, popular with the pick pocket fraternity. Take special care of your belongings and avoid taking advice from strangers.
The main markets of interest to the tourists are:
Fresh fruit, vegetable, meat, seafood & Indian food suplies
Sukhumvit Rd, Corner of Asoke Rd
BTS asoke MRT Sukhumvit
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Anything and everything under the sun
Paholyothin Rd
BTS Mo Chit MRT Chatuchak Park
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Fresh fruit, vegetable, meat & seafood
Rama 4 Rd, Starting at corner of Ratchadapisek Rd
MRT Queen sirikit
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Fresh vegetables and cut flowers wholesale
Memorial Bridge
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Night market selling clothes, watches, bags, belts, etc
Patpong I
BTS Sala Daeng
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Wide variety of cheap clothesproducts
New Phetburi Rd, Corner of Rajadamri Rd
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Night market selling wide variety of products. Also big beer hall -cum-restaurant with Thai entertainment
Wireless Rd, Corner of Rama 4 Rd
MRT Lumphini
This popular market has been closed with effect from March 31 2007 to make way for a modern commercial complex. |
