The (not) secrets of Chatuchak Weekend Market that shoppers should know
Chatuchak Weekend Market is a market under the supervision of Bangkok. Under the Bangkok Marketing Office Located in the area of Chatuchak Park, Kamphaeng Phet 2 Road, Chatuchak Subdistrict, Chatuchak District, Bangkok.
In the beginning, Chatuchak Weekend Market was not very popular because it was far away. Travel is inconvenient, there are few merchants. Later it became more popular. For Thai people and foreigners There are many types of products and a large number of stores have increased from before.
Chatuchak Market with special information
The area of Chatuchak Market is divided into zones for each product type. There is a 10 meter wide concrete road around the periphery and a walkway inside the market. quite narrow, 4-5 meters wide, which if there are many people On Saturdays and Sundays, there will be some crowding. Chatuchak Market is a large market.
with an area of 68 rai 1 ngan 88 square wah with more than 10,334 stalls separate
- It is the 1st project to the 30th project with a total of 9,495 stalls open for sale on Saturdays. Sunday from 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
- The 31st project is a tree trade stall with 839 panels, opening hours from 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM, the monthly rental price is as low as 900 baht and as high as 2,400 baht. (Information from the Bangkok Market Office) but in fact There are trading stalls at a price of million baht.
Chatuchak Weekend Market is one of the most popular in Thailand. It is well known to both Thais and foreigners. It is famous all over the world because it is a huge market. that collects almost all types of products to meet the needs of consumers who visit all nations, whether Thai or foreign
In front of Chatuchak Market is Kamphaeng Phet Road. Behind is the Si Rat Expressway. For those who drive a car, you can find a private car park by searching the Internet. which at some point isRailway and private car parks that can accommodate over 700 cars and provide 24-hour service. As for the service fee, it may be charged hourly, with an average parking time of 50 baht to 100 baht.
Chatuchak Market and how to get there
1 . Traveling to Chatuchak by private car can travel in many directions For example, starting from Victory Monument, drive along Phaholyothin Road. will go through the front of Chatuchak Market As for parking, if there is a parking lot around Chatuchak Park, drivers should use the application to search for parking spaces, which there are many places. For those who come from other directions, such as from Rangsit, Pathum Thani can drive directly to Chatuchak Market
2 Those coming by public transportation There are both normal and air-conditioned buses. Including other public transportation systems that are popular at this time It is a public transport vehicle, BTS and MRT.
2.1 Travelto Chatuchakby BTS Get off at Mo Chit Station, Exit 1. Once you arrive at the station, you will see Chatuchak Market. If convenient, follow people down. Especially on holidays, there are so many people, you won't get lost for sure.
2.2 Travelto ChatuchakBy MRT Get off at Chatuchak Station Exit 1. Or you can get off at Kamphaeng Phet Station, Exit 2. If anyone is afraid of getting lost, you can ask the staff at the BTS station.
2.3 Regular buses passing in front of Chatuchak Park (Phaholyothin Road) there are many lines such as line 3 line 8 line 26 line 27 line 28 line 29 line 34 line 38 line 39 line 44 line 52 line 59 line 63 line 77 line 90 line 96 line 104 line 108 line 122 line 126 Line 134, Line 136, Line 138, Line 145, Line 182 and Line 188
2.4 Air-conditioned vehiclesto Chatuchak 3, 28, 29, 34, 39, 44, 59, 63, 72, 104, 126, 134, 138, 145, 157, 177 502, 503, 59, 510, 512, 517, 524, 529 It is recommended that before getting on the bus, you should ask the bus cashier whether this bus passes through the Chatuchak Weekend Market or not.
2.5 Van is another option.to Chatuchak which is used by quite a few people because it is both convenient and fast and there are many routes such as Rangsit route, Minburi monument, Pak Kret, Kasetsart University, which the fare is according to the distance, starting at only 30 baht
2.6 There is also a main road that can go to the market.Chatuchak and many other special routes who can travel to Chatuchak Market by these routes such as Phaholyothin Road, which connects to Bangkok and its vicinity Vibhavadi Rangsit Road that connects the Bangkok metropolitan area such as Pathum Thani Province Ladprao Road that connects Ladprao intersection with Bangkapi area. There are many expressways and expressways. such as Utraphimuk elevated road called the Don Mueang Expressway tollway connecting Vibhavadi Rangsit Road The Srirat Outer Ring Road Expressway connects Bang Sue with the Outer Ring Road.
Facilities of Chatuchak Weekend Market
Facilities Within the Chatuchak Market, such as bathrooms, ATM machines around Chatuchak Market, there are important facilities that are bathrooms. Easy to notice, it will be a yellow building. When walking around, you will see it stand out in the corridor around the market, while the ATM will also be located around it. But now the shop Payment can be made via QR code, and in addition, anyone who is lost or lost can contact information.
Various projects in Chatuchak Market
Chatuchak Market is a very large market, so finding various products It took some time to find it. In addition to products, there are also many food and beverages to serve you. Therefore, if you come to Chatuchak Market, you will find a variety of food, including Chinese food, Thai food, Western food, as well as a variety of drinks. Therefore, if anyone goes to Chatuchak Market, if they know what projects there are here, it will be very easy to walk.
Project 1 You can buy antiques, art collectibles, old books, handicrafts.
Project 2 It is handicrafts such as leather goods, rattan goods, crockery and various hand-made goods.
Project 3 and the fourth project, where you can buy plants, gardening equipment, clothing and accessories, furniture, home decorations, as well as food and beverages.
Project 5 and projects 6 You can buy second hand clothes. jewelry
Project 7 You can find paintings, sculptures, woodwork and painting equipment.
Project 8 Selling handicrafts, pets and pet accessories, furniture and home decorations.
Project 9 selling handicrafts, animal husbandry equipment, including some types of pets
Project 10 There are food and beverages as well as various handicrafts for sale.
Project 11 selling handicrafts, pet accessories
Project 12 Selling clothing and accessories
Project 13 There are pottery and ceramic items, pet supplies and handicrafts.
Project 14 Selling clothing and accessories
Project 15 Handicrafts, pottery, ceramics
Project 16 clothing and accessories
Project 17 Pottery and ceramic handicrafts
project 18 Clothing, accessories, household items
Project 19 Products but pottery and ceramics
Project 20 Clothing, jewelry, handicrafts, pottery and ceramics.
project 21and project 22, 23 selling clothes and accessories
Project 24 And the 25th project sells handicrafts, pottery, and silk.
Project 26 and project 27, clothes, accessories, books, food and beverages
Chatuchak Garden Plant Market, don't go on the wrong day!!
One of the most popular parts of the Chatuchak Weekend Market is the Chatuchak Plant Market. Almost all types of plants are sold in Thailand. And a large market that is interesting for plant lovers. There are almost all kinds of plants, perennials, fruit trees and shade trees. Ornamental type There are hundreds of varieties, as well as various gardening tools such as fertilizer soil. pesticides and others more that can be described various garden decorations come to set up for sale, which will be divided into the following periods
1. Night Tree Market (Tuesday night) There will be trees for sale from 3:00 p.m. until about 11:30 p.m. on Tuesdays. This night tree market is when there are cactus shops. S and succulent plants, both small shops and large shops, come to open for sale the most.
2. Daytime Plant Market (Wednesday and Thursday) Sales start from 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Wednesdays and Thursdays. There will be succulent cactus plants. insectivorous plants large orchid garden Tree planting materials, fertilizers, medicines and many other things related to trees.
for the price of trees sold Prices range from ten to hundreds of thousands of baht, depending on what kind of purchase the buyer chooses to use. For example, trees are used to purify the air, foliage, ornamental plants, water plants, and ground cover plants. Ivy or ferns by dividing zones for you to choose and buy more easily Each shop will be lined up along the road within the project all the way. Recommended for those who come to buy plants to start coming. From Tuesday and Wednesday because there will be a lot of plants to choose from. and in good condition buying a treeIf you bring your own car You can drive in and park in the Chatuchak Market right away or park at the Chatuchak Shopping Center, floors 4-6 every working day.
Notice forChatuchak Garden Plant Market on Saturdays and Sundays may be sold less. It is a miscellaneous item instead.There are fewer trees that were sold in Chatuchak Park. Rarely, in fact, the Chatuchak Plant Market comes to sell on Wednesdays and Thursdays instead. Therefore, those who are going to buy should go on that day. Because they are traders who sell plants, most of them are gardeners from all over Thailand. Both retail and wholesale at a relatively cheap price. Each shop will place trees for sale on the roadside in Chatuchak Market, not sold in locks like on Saturdays and Sundays. The tree market will start from Gate 3, Phaholyothin Road opposite the Department of Land Transport until Government Savings Bank in Chatuchak Market
Chatuchak Pet Market that animal lovers should not miss
The Pet Market is the market that creates the most color for Chatuchak Weekend Market. There are many different breeds of pets. Which is a favorite of children and popular parties. cute pets weird animals Rare animals and expensive pets Let's walk and buy together, which includes land animals, aquatic animals, strange animals, beautiful animals that you can buy to see, play or be friends. The most sold animal and the most popular is
1. Dog There are both small breed dogs bought as friends such as Bulldog, Shiba inu, Chihuahua, Pomeridian, Shih Tzu, Pug, Poddle, Corgi, Yorkshire terrier, Jack Russell terrier, or large breed dogs to watch over the house. And keep it as a playmate such as German shepherd, Chow chow, Dalmatian, American pitbull terier, Golden Retriever, Great Dane or even Thai Ridgeback breed.
Chatuchak Weekend Market is home to the largest collection of pet types of dogs. You will be able to buy both puppies and adult dogs for a reasonable price. from hundreds to hundreds of thousands of baht There are also dog raising equipment, dog food, medicine, dog-related equipment, everything can be bought at Chatuchak Market.
2. Cat-type pets At Chatuchak Market, there are almost all kinds of cats for sale. To people who love cats, known as Cat slaves have bought their own favorite breed of cats to raise as pets at home There are both authentic Thai cats such as Korat cats (Sweet cats), Wichian Mat cats. Suphalak cat or copper cat Konjana cats or Crane cats, Nirat cats, Kao Taem cats, which these authentic Thai cat breeds It is an auspicious cat that is believed to bring good luck, victory and wealth, which are available at Chatuchak Market.
3. Fish type pets Most of the fish in the Chatuchak market are sold as beautiful fish. Raised in a glass tank in a fish pond at home. For beautiful aquarium fish that can be raised both at home and in condos. Available at Chatuchak Market, such as cichlid fish, guppy fish, angel fish, carp fish, dragon fish, including betta fish, which can be raised as both beautiful fish. Including strange fish that you can't find anywhere And there are both fish farming equipment such as fish tanks, water filtration systems, air pumps, fresh food and dry food. So if you go to Chatuchak Market, you will be able to find everything you need in one place.
4. Pet birds Chatuchak Weekend Market has many kinds of beautiful pets, poultry for sale. Both large birds, small birds, chickens, partridges, bird species that are popular to raise to listen to the sound. Breeds that are raised as companions Including equipment used to raise birds and poultry such as cages, food, medicines and other facilities in raising.
5. Other pets In addition to the above In Chatuchak Market, apart from pets such as dogs, cats, birds, fish, there are also other types of pets such as squirrels, hamsters, Sugar Glider, various types of frogs. various species of turtles beautiful shrimp many species of chameleons different breeds of rabbits Including the equipment used to raise such animals. which will be fully stocked in Chatuchak Market
Caution There is a warning that it is illegal to buy wild animals. According to the study, Chatuchak Weekend Market is the center of the illegal wildlife trade. Therefore, buying wild animals is something that should not be done because in addition to causing wild animals to be hunted and possibly extinct. You also have a legal offense.
Anyone who wants to find a 2nd hand book, Chatuchak has it!!
used book market in Chatuchak Market There is a second-hand bookshop that has been open for a long time since the opening of Chatuchak Market. Currently still selling The easiest route to find a second-hand book stall in Chatuchak Weekend Market is to get off the MRT at Kamphaeng Phet Station, exit via Chatuchak Weekend Market, then turn left and you'll find it immediately.
The said newsstand will be grouped together, you can choose to buy old books in every store. There are both Thai and foreign language books. There are novels, cartoons, documentaries, school books, old and rare books, funeral books, novels that are sold in sets. Books that provide specific knowledge on various subjects. It's a cheap used book. price can be negotiated If you are interested in second-hand books, do not miss out on shopping.
History of Chatuchak Weekend Market in full
The original history of Chatuchak Market Began in 1948 Field Marshal P. Pibulsongkram ex-prime minister In those days wanted to provide a place to sell things to the people. by trying to find a place for the people Has been selling products in many places. Until finally moving to use Sanam Luang as a market since 1958. Later, there was a problem with a large number of traders. And Sanam Luang will have to hold the Rattanakosin 200th Anniversary Celebration.
So in 1978 General Kriengsak Chamanan, Prime Minister In those days, it was given to the State Railway of Thailand. Procurement of land to move the Sanam Luang Market out. Therefore looking for land that has enough space to move all traders out. Therefore assigned the State Railway of Thailand to provide the area and the State Railway of Thailand gave the area of land in the Phaholyothin area to Bangkok to create a flea market. The area has been improved and has entered into trading since the year 2525 and was named. Chatuchak Market ever since
