Shopping

Chatuchak is Bangkok's main and largest market, with around 15,000 stalls. You can find Thai-made clothing (including traditional garments), replicas of well-known brands, furniture and souvenirs, religious items, antiques and paintings, tableware and silk, wood and glass products, ceramics and much more. Prices here are considerably lower than at other Bangkok markets. There's also a huge animal section where you can wander like in a zoo — from familiar cats and dogs to exotic snakes, lizards and even caracals. It's easy to get lost: on weekends the market regularly attracts over 200,000 visitors. Pick up a free map at the entrance to the market alleys. The market is open every Saturday and Sunday from 07:00 to 18:00; it's best to come in the morning before the heat.