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Bangkok | Chatuchak (Jatujak - JJ) Weekend Market

Kamphaeng Phet Station to Chatuchak Market
If you love shopping for books, clothes, shoes, handicrafts, fish, flower, furniture or even antiques, Bangkok Chatuchak or Jatujak Weekend Market is the place to be. We were lucky that our one week stay in Bangkok coincided with a weekend. The Thais called it Talaat JJ ('talaat' is in Thai means market). I heard that JJ Market is a gathering arena for most traders from all or other provinces in Thailand. Thais is the reason why Chatuchak Market is so special. If you ever go to Bangkok, do not miss it. A must visit place albeit you are not planning to buy anything. You could be stunned by the Thai's innovation and creativity. Open market officially runs from 9am - 6pm on Saturday and Sunday.
Busy road next to Chatuchak Weekend Market
Within the vicinity, there is JJ Mall - an air-conditioned shopping place that have a bit of everything though not all and the price is higher than the open market.

To get there, hop on a BTS Skytrain and get down at Mo Chit station. Alternatively, board on MRT subway and get off at Kampheng Phet station.

Some tips for shopping at Chatuchak Market:
1. If possible, get a good map of Chatuchak Market. Nancy Chandlers's Map of Bangkok (refer to http://www.nancychandler.net/product.asp?pId=11) offers great tips to explore it. Even a local told me that he could hardly finish strolling the whole JJ Market in a weekend. Perhaps will take between 4 to 6 weekends.

2. Allocate at least 4 to 6 hours or a full day for this visit.
3. Once you have reached, identify the entrance or meeting point as this market is really huge - trust me, the stalls and corners look exactly the same. The only different is to look up for the Gate number plate. That will save you!
See 25 on top right corner - remember the 'magic' number!

See 25 on top right corner - remember the 'magic' number!

4. If you see something you love and reasonable price, just grab as you may not be coming back or seeing it again. Bargain if you wish.
5. For bargain hunters or if you are worried to be slaughtered, aim for the price tagged shops/stalls. You could be shocked with the price offered (though not all)!
6. Keep yourself hydrated. Put on hat and sun-block. It was really hot especially in the afternoon.
7. If you are particular about food or possess a relatively more sensitive tummy, please go to JJ Mall. Food court is available on level 2F and it opens daily from 9am-5pm. And at the same time, one may enjoy the cooler environment inside.
Plants and Cacti on sale

Happy hunting and Happy shopping!

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0 #1 2010-02-15 15:02

I think that living in Asia is better than in England, I now live in the Philippine islands there is no way I am going back to old cold England. One day I will go and vist Bangkok to see Jatujak Weekend Market and all the other nice holiday placers

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