Chatuchak Weekend Market in Bangkok (JJ Market for short) is called Chatuchak Weekend Market in English, and ตลาดนัดสวนจตุจักร in Thai. It can also be transliterated as Chatuchak, Didaodi or Chatuchak Holiday Market. It has been famous for a long time and is still flourishing. Every weekend, you can see a large number of tourists or local merchants to buy here. Therefore, the variety of goods and the fashion speed are not slower than other Asian cities. The focus is on price. It is also quite affordable.
📂Quick understanding: a basic introduction to Chatuchak Weekend Market in Bangkok
The time and number of trips to Thailand are not short, and I have not written an article about the JJ Market. It covers an area of 8 football fields and has more than 8,000 booths (reported that there were more than 2017 in 9,000 ), the vendors and merchandise change quickly. Sometimes I share my 10 favorite stores. Maybe the readers have changed owners or moved next time, and the frequency of information update will exceed our work.
Therefore, this article combines our past experience with the frequently asked questions of community members to grind out the following points for beginners.
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▲ This map marks the outside of the main avenue in the market, and it is also a list of shops open on Friday night.
▲ Two days on the weekend, the shops in the whole region are open, and there are crowds of people shopping.
㊙️Identify the location: Understand the market map and stall addresses
ever asked the communityTravel to Thailand – Novice Mutual Aid Village[Everyone went to the Chatuchak Weekend Market for the first time, what troubled you the most? ], the most answered answer: getting lost and looking for the toilet.
The scope of the market is far beyond imagination. We spent a little time searching the Internet for the map of the Chatuchak Weekend Market (JJ Market) and found that there are two map versions available on the shop JJ website, marking the areas and toilets in a concise and easy-to-understand manner. Location, the restrooms are mostly surrounded by the market, and there are only two places at Exit 2 of Kamphaeng Phet Station.
The traffic just ahead requires everyone to come up from Exit 2 of Kamphaeng Phet Station. Another important reason is that as shown on the map, the M mark on the left is the main axis, and the main road (the orange line on the map below) is the main road (the orange line on the map below) as shown on the map. When you can't find the direction in the alley, ask the vendor to show you the direction of the main avenue. Just look up and see which area is on the roof of the vendor's shed.How to understand which district or vendor address is?
- The market area is marked with each number, which is Section. For example, when you walk in from the exit of the subway station, the left and right sides are respectively No. 24 and No. 2
- There is a yellow and red letter above the door of each store in the area, marked with Section (area code), Address (number), Soi (lane)
Therefore, when you get lost in the market and do not know the direction, remember to ask the stalls about the main avenue and look up at the house number, which can help you find where you are.
▲ There will be an area number on the roof of the vendor shed, marked with a green and white signboard.
▲ This is the number plate of each store.
▲ There will be a map between the alleys, showing which area you are in as a novice.
➡️Outfit of the day: How to shop easily and what to pay attention to
Bangkok is like summer all year round. There are only three types of temperature: hot, very hot, and very hot. The shops and alleys in the market are mostly paved with iron sheets. When you arrange a day to go shopping here, you should pay attention to drinking water and cooling to avoid heat stroke. Do not carry overly valuable items with you to reduce unnecessary trouble and risks for yourself.
We recommend that you prepare as follows when you go:
- Hairstyles and clothing should be the most comfortable and light, such as cotton, chiffon breathable material, sleeveless or one-shoulder collar, old cloth shoes, and tie up your hair neatly
- Sun hats and sunglasses can reduce the discomfort of direct sunlight at noon
- Sunscreen spray is better, because you will sweat all the time, there are spray cans on the market, and the cool feeling after spraying will help reduce the heat
- Air bags, cotton suitcases, lightweight backpacks, and cross-body bags are all helpful for storing loot. Don’t carry leather or designer bags, you’ll be exhausted
- Small electric fan, fan, square towel, if it is really hot, you can wipe your sweat a little, and use a self-service fan to cool off
- Please leave the camera and selfie stick in the hotel luggage and lock the safe. After shopping, you just want to reduce the weight of your luggage and take pictures...just use your mobile phone
▲ This soft cloth suitcase is sold on both sides of the main avenue.
▲ Next, we will introduce the characteristics of the stalls by division.
➡️What should you pay attention to when traveling with children?
This time we also took a small burger (1Y6M) to go shopping together. The weather is very hot and we have to go to various alleys. Some people will not recommend taking children to go shopping. Working and traveling with children is already sweet and bitter, and they are not as fragile as they imagined.
- The child's body temperature is higher than that of adults, so help him wear a cotton sleeveless top, shorts, and sandals to keep him cool and comfortable
- It can be carried with a gauze wrap, which can be hung on the roof of the stroller when sleeping to help children sleep better
- The must-have water bottle for on-the-go hydration
- The powerful electric fan is installed in the stroller, mainly to help children dissipate heat
- Carry mosquito repellent and mosquito medicine. When we went to Bangkok in April, there were not too many mosquitoes, but we can still carry them with us in case of emergencies
- For meals, you can choose restaurants in the alleys, most of which have air-conditioning and ice drinks to relieve the heat
- You should bring a lightweight stroller. The alleys of the Chatuchak Weekend Market are not very spacious, so a small stroller is easier to navigate.
- If there are no relatives or friends accompanying you, parents can choose to go in the evening, as the temperature will drop slightly and it will not be so hot, and the children will not be happy after taking a nap
✅Stalls in each district: Vendor locations and special products in the 24 districts
Although the above map marks the main selling points in each area, there will always be small cross-borders, such as the 24 districts showing hand-made goods, but in fact there are also ready-made clothes.There is a fragrance product "Yufactory" just near the coconut ice cream vendor. The packaging of the incense sticks and essential oil holders in the shop are all exquisite. I bought a lot of them back to Taiwan at that time. You can refer to them.
▲ The fragrance is comfortable and not choking.
▲ The essential oil counters and incense holders in the store are unconventional and worth buying.
✅Stalls in each district: Locations and special products of vendors in Districts 3, 4, and 7
In the gardening product sales area, I don’t know why the proportion of fake flowers and grass has increased in recent years. Sometimes we have to shoot some still lifes, and we need some props. We will also take a look here.In addition, some members of the community reported that the rice and noodles here are delicious, and they are really interested.Because there is a stall of Pho just by the side of the road, a bowl of 35 baht is not only delicious but not expensive.
▲ Probably Bangkok online auctioneers will also come to buy it and use it as a studio shot.
▲ The business of this pho stall is very good, if you have a seat, go sit down and eat!
▲ Come to the Chatuchak weekend market, don’t worry about what to do with Chinese food and dinner.
✅各區攤商：12、14、16、18、20、21~23區攤商位置與特色商品
This area is mainly for selling fashion, and most people will shop and purchase here. I will take three photos of the store that bought the product that day and has good experience: the house number, the store entrance, and the product, so that I can come back next time It’s easy to find, so I’ve recorded a few shops in this way for your reference.
▲ For slightly delicate handmade accessories, it takes a little patience to find them.
▲ The flat shoes of this store are easy to wear and do not bite your feet.
▲ Converse base camp.
▲ Their cotton T-shirts are easy to wear, and it is cheaper to buy more than one.
✅Stalls in each district: Vendor locations and special products in the 10 districts
Handmade products are the biggest feature of the Bangkok market. Not only do they have designer ingenuity and craftsmanship, but you don’t have to be afraid to take them out to be the same as others. In recent years, several creative night markets have emerged with this feature, but they are still the same if you want to find more exquisite products. Recommend the Chatuchak Weekend Market.
▲ Guess how much baht this key ring is?
▲ Custom passport covers have been popular for a while, and they are also available here.
▲ Wide version of the beaded bracelet, the color matching and craftsmanship are first-class.
▲ The shop that the eldest sister found, show it to me when we meet... and immediately ask her to take us to buy it.
▲ Ha~ Helped the boss to increase some performance.
▲ Look slowly, and you can find exquisite and Thai-style beaded bracelets.
✅Stalls in each district: Locations and special products of vendors in Districts 5 and 6
This is mainly a second-hand clothing sales area, mostly denim clothing. Frankly speaking...we are not interested at all, but instead photographed a few special T-shirt shops in Districts 5 and 6.
▲ Thai cotton T is light, breathable and easy to wear, and the color is more beautiful than Taiwan. I buy it for a whole year and return to Taiwan.
✅Stalls in each district: Vendor locations and special products in the 8 districts
There are several bars near the main avenue. When we walked through it this year, we asked Wendy to have a drink and rest in the bar area, surf the Internet, and then...when we bought a certain amount, we took it to him (hidden her face) and accompanied us. Perhaps half of the family don’t want to go shopping. In fact, it’s better to let them go to have a drink and a massage, than to accompany you to go shopping with a stern face.
In addition, at the Chatuchak Weekend Market this year, many small massage shops have been added. The foot massage is supplemented by the air-conditioning in the shop. If you are tired from walking... it is good to choose one to relieve the fatigue of your legs.
▲ Bangkok, the most worry-free city of life.
▲ At that time, Wendy still made an appointment with us here, and took the booty to the store to help take care of it.
✅Stalls in each district: Vendor locations and special products in the 11 districts
After introducing the outer area for you, you can go around on your own and find your favorite products according to the method just described; however, there is a fragrance shop in District 11 that is also worth introducing in this article. They have all kinds of essential oils and baths. The supplies are also very good. I often see people asking about recommended fragrance shops. Chatuchak has a lot of weekend markets. Let’s dig treasures together!
▲ Anya is not sure whether she has moved or not, she can inquire online before departure.
▲ The little turtle's bath sponge is super cute!
🎞️Additional screening at the same scene: Want to negotiate a price? Difference between retail price and wholesale price of vendors
The Chatuchak Weekend Market has become a good place for tourists to buy retail, and it is also one of the gathering places for purchasing agents and vendors for wholesale. It has some changes from the early sales methods.First of all, retail for tourists... The bosses can't handle a large number of tourists. Every inquiry and bargaining price is almost changed to a "single price", which directly tells you how much the price has been cut from, and reduces the proportion of inquiries.
Furthermore, some accessories and accessories follow the route of the Watergate market. If you bring 2 or 3 pieces together, you can enjoy the Whole Sale price. Anya sincerely recommends shopping with good sisters and family members. In this case, you can choose one, and I choose two. One, make up the quantity together to save the price difference.
Finally, the profit of the items sold by the vendors is low, and they follow the route of small profits but quicker sales. Basically, they will not bargain for you, but they will put up a sign indicating that you can buy a few and get one free.Now think about it, there is less fun of bargaining in the market, but it is nothing more than a change in the sales model of the bosses due to the massive increase in the number of tourists.
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▲ 99 baht, I will pay for this kind of money directly without haggling.
▲ Bargain?The boss will suggest that you buy a little more and go directly to a fraction.
🆕Introduction to the special products of Chatuchak Weekend Market in Bangkok
2019: Specialty Products of Chatuchak Market
I went shopping with my mother and elder sister. We bought some simple clothes and accessories, almost all of them in the shops in the alleys. I guess the rent is cheaper, which reflects the fact that the price is a little bit cheaper.Such as cotton long T, hand-knitted jewelry, all-leather Oxford shoes, etc., used for more than half a year and found it to be good before adding to this article, but everyone has different preferences and different budgets, so you don’t have to check it out. Let’s talk about it. !
▲ This cotton dress is very easy to wear. Buying three pieces can be considered a Whole Sale price.
▲ The unit price of Para Donne's shoes starts at about 1,200 baht, which is similar to that of online shopping for women's shoes in Taiwan, but the leather sole is soft and easy to wear.
▲ The Thai shoes are small in size, so it is recommended to try them on the spot and wait patiently! (Business is super good)
▲ Gauze cloth bags are cheap and easy to pack, and I use them as mother bags.
2019: Family products at Chatuchak Market
Before the little Hamburger was around, I came to Bangkok to buy summer clothes mainly for Wendy and I. This time I visited the Chatuchak Weekend Market. I also want to see if children's clothes are good to buy?How is the quality?I didn’t have much expectations, but I bought a lot of summer children’s clothes back to Taiwan. The prices are cheap, mostly made of cotton, and the designs are different from those of Taiwan, Japan, and South Korea. I will take photos of the stores and products that I visit. Those who are interested can check it out.
▲ This time I bought a lot of shirts for Little Burger, they look great in summer! (Mom's fantasy)
▲ Their jumpsuits are made of very good materials, and the colors are mostly earth tones.
▲ I really like this design style without slang!
▲ The colors of children's clothing here are more colorful. It is a shopping paradise for boys and mothers, so buy them well.
2018: Specialty Products of Chatuchak Market
We once held a poll in the club [Where do members think is the best market (including night market) in Bangkok to buy?" 】, Chatuchak Weekend Market won more than 700 votes from members and became the best market to buy when traveling in Thailand. So I brought my family to Bangkok this year. They also insisted on visiting. Below I picked some classics. , Featured products for everyone to see, and welcome to share your experience with us in the follow-up.
▲ Fragrance products are becoming more and more refined.
▲ Chatuchak Weekend Market also has many such stores, and the bosses have their own thoughts on decoration.
▲ Summer clothes are all purchased in Bangkok, so you have to bring a big-name suitcase to pack them.
▲ A few days ago, some fans asked what is this?The answer is "passport cover"!cute?
👍Special Recommendation: Products frequently asked about by clubs: wooden tableware, colorful round lunch boxes
In Thai travel associations, it is common to see novices asking "Where can I find wooden tableware and round bento boxes?" You can buy them here!There are a lot of styles and the price is reasonable. I am afraid that novices will not be able to find the store. I also took pictures of the store address. You can find out which district or alley it is based on the map, and you can even ask nearby stores with photos.
▲ This store is on the main avenue, walk all the way to the left from the MRT subway station, you can see it!
▲ The house number is on the upper right of the photo, which is in the 20th district.
▲ Colored drum bento boxes, this one is in the second district.
🚖How to get there by car? Traffic information and surrounding environment of Chatuchak Weekend Market in Bangkok
The market is located in the north of downtown Bangkok. There are Mo Chit Skytrain Station and two subway stations, Chatuchak Park and Kamphaeng Phet. The traffic is very convenient.If you are traveling with three or four friends and relatives, taking Grab Taxi or Uber is a cost-effective way to split the fare. You must have a very heavy trophy on the return journey. You may wish to make good use of these two services to return to the hotel more easily.For novices, you can take the Bangkok Skytrain BTS to Mo Chit (莫奇) station, and then transfer to the subway MRT.
Some media or blogs will introduce you to walk through Chatuchak Park after getting off at Mo Chit station. However, the weather in Bangkok is often very hot, and there is a little walking distance, so this is not recommended.It is recommended to follow the crowd to take the MRT, from Chatuchak Park (Chatuchak Park) station to Kamphaeng Phet (Kamphaeng Phet) station, come up from Exit 2 of this station and you will arrive at the market entrance.
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▲ On the upper left are two ways to switch MRT routes. There are three MRT stations around Chatuchak Market.
▲ The urban area of Bangkok is six times larger than Taipei City, so listen to my sister, don't spend time walking from Mo Chit (Mo Chit) station.
▲ Follow the crowd and go down to take the MRT.
▲ After arriving at Kamphaeng Phet Station, remember to take the elevator from Exit 2.
▲ Exit 2 of Kamphaeng Phet Station.
▲▼ Walk to the left after exiting the station, and you will see these two popular stalls.
▶️Video introduction: Unboxing video of Chatuchak Weekend Market in Bangkok
✅Comprehensive evaluation: There is always something new at Chatuchak Market
There are nearly XNUMX stalls in the Chatuchak Weekend Market, and people can never finish shopping. They often have no time to explore other special attractions in Chatuchak. In fact, there is the famous Or tor kor Market (Or tor kor) just opposite the Chatuchak Market. ), there is JJ mall indoor mall nearby, JJ Green popular night market and Chatuchak Friday night market in the evening, and Chatuchak Flower Market, Furniture District, Aqua Street, Children’s Museum, JJ Outlet, JJ Glass and many other characteristic business districts nearby. If you have the opportunity, you can continue to explore Chatuchak. If your colleagues have different shopping preferences, it is recommended to explore separately and find your own treasure digging fun.
This time I finally finished introducing the market. If you have any questions, please leave a message below. In addition, Anya compiled some scattered introductions in the past. I hope it will be helpful for readers of Xinshou Village to go to the market. I think this article The article is practical and more welcome to share with relatives and friends, as our motivation for writing.
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Chatuchak weekend market in Bangkok. JJ Market． Chatuchak weekend market． ตลาดนัดจตุจักร
- 營業時間：週五18:00-24:00｜週六、日 09:00-18:00
- Phone: +66 83 9563656
- Official website: https://www.chatuchakmarket.org/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChatuchakmarketBangkok/
- Address: 587, 10 Kamphaeng Phet 2 Rd, Khwaeng Chatuchak, Chatuchak, Bangkok
