Chatuchak Weekend Market
Traditional market · Phaya Thai Khwaeng ·
Vast market with 15,000+ stalls offering clothing, crafts, food
Vast market with 15,000+ stalls offering clothing, crafts, food
"The clearest expression of Bangkok’s scale, this weekend maze packs 15,000 stalls where python boots, midcentury propaganda posters, and the best pad thai from the grumpiest auntie sit within a few sweaty minutes of each other." - Paul Jebara
"With roughly 15,000 stalls, Chatuchak Weekend Market (JJ Market) is one of the world's largest outdoor markets, well organized by goods type with maps at the entrance and offering everything from home décor and clothing to trinkets and live animals; practical amenities like water vendors and ATMs and abundant food stalls mean you should bring small bills, sunscreen, comfortable clothes, and bargaining skills to make the most of the sprawling shopping experience." - Katie Lockhart, Diana Hubbell
"An enormous weekend market with roughly 15,000 stalls that can draw up to 200,000 shoppers; while main thoroughfares cater to tourists with fixed prices, the side alleys are where bargain hunters find better deals. The market winds down by early evening, as many vendors begin packing around 5 p.m." - Katie Jackson Katie Jackson Katie Jackson is a New York City-based writer who covers travel, food, and more. Her work has appeared in USA Today, The Sunday Times, Esquire, Outside, New York Post, and Travel + Leisure, among others. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"A sprawling maze of vendors offering a wide array of goods, from clothing to crafts, and an extensive selection of street food." - Regan Stephens
"Chatuchak Weekend Market is recommended for its street-food scene, where you can score affordable meals." - Margot Bigg Margot Bigg Margot Bigg is a freelance travel writer and editor who has spent most of her adult life traveling and living overseas. Her favorite topics include India travel, experiential travel, wellness, hotels, and the