The Bangkok Purple Line MRT, which opened in August 2016, finally connected to the Blue Line MRT on August 8, 2017. Not only is it more convenient for Bangkok residents to commute, but you can also take the Blue Line to take the Purple Line for sightseeing, and your travel footprint can be extended. To the north of downtown Bangkok and Nonthaburi.After the completion of the Blue-Purple Line of the Bangkok MRT, not only the number of passengers has increased sharply, but shopping malls and night markets have also risen one after another. The development of tourist attractions along the line can be expected in the future.
Transportation: How to get to the Siam Gypsy Bazaar?
Siam Gypsy Junction (Siam Gypsy Junction) is located at the intersection of Bangkok Train and Purple Line MRT route. After taking the Metro Blue Line from downtown Bangkok to the final station (Tao Poon), it only takes one stop to transfer to the Purple Line MRT. After exiting the No. XNUMX exit of Bang Son station, it is diagonally opposite to the entrance of the Siam Gypsy Night Market.
The Siam Gypsy Night Market is set up along the train tracks. There is Bang Son Railway Station (Bang Son) in front of the entrance. For leisurely people, you can also take a train from Hualamphong Railway Station in the city center.If you are at the Chatuchak Weekend Market during the day, it is recommended that you can take a taxi directly at night, the distance is about 5 kilometers, and you can have a Thai map and address on hand.
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▲ Exit XNUMX of Banson Station on the Purple Line of the MRT. Crossing the road diagonally across the road is the entrance to the Gypsy Night Market.
▲ If you take a taxi, you can show the map marked in Thai on the official website for the driver's reference.
▲ In front of the Siam Gypsy entrance, there are MRT Purple Line and expressway viaducts above, and train tracks and cross roads below.
▲ The Siam Gypsy Night Market is a long strip, arranged along the road next to the train tracks.
The stall style of Siam Gypsy Night Market
The Siam Gypsy Night Market can also be called the Siam Gypsy Walking Street. There are genuine locomotives at the entrance. The stalls are arranged along both sides of the road beside the train tracks and expressway viaducts, mainly second-hand goods. , Interspersed with open-air bars and street food stalls, there are no other sightseeing spots around, only indoor shops dotted with roadsides.
Although the Siam Gypsy Night Market does not have the name of the train night market, it has the reality of the train night market. It is not only beside the train and railway, there is a locomotive at the entrance. The focus is to maintain the grass-roots style of the train night market, and there are many vendors on the roadside stalls. The stalls of second-hand goods and the indoor shops are mostly shops selling nostalgic goods, full of nostalgic style.
▲ The locomotive at the entrance of the night market has become the signature of the Siam Gypsy Night Market.
▲ In the entrance area of Siam Gypsy, there are large colorful scaffolds and many food stalls. The taste and sightseeing characteristics are higher.
▲ Cycling activities in Bangkok are becoming more and more popular!
Shopping experience at Siam Gypsy Night Market
It mainly focuses on the ground floor and grassroots night market. The common feature is that the goods and food are very cheap, and the stores often cannot communicate in English. However, it is not a problem to speak English numbers in combination with mobile phones. Use the calculator to draw the comparison.
The exquisiteness of the new products in the night market may not always be good enough, but the second-hand goods are quite worth seeing, suitable for people who like to enjoy the fun of digging treasures, and the cheap street food caters to the tastes of the locals and is guaranteed to be absolutely spicy. It's enjoyable. It is recommended that you have to be psychologically prepared before buying, and it is recommended that you communicate well first.
▲ After passing through the scaffolding area where the entrance is biased towards the sightseeing style, unfold the grassroots night market style essence booth.
▲ A set of nostalgic comics bought!However, it is the Thai version.
▲ The entire night market is quite long and the stalls and crowds are not very concentrated, so it will be much more leisurely and comfortable to stroll.
▲ There are many shops selling nostalgic products in the indoor shopping area.
▲ The price of the roadside stalls selling new products is fairly low, but the large and small versions will also be more suitable for the locals in Thailand.
▲ Hair cutting and nail art booths can be found in the night market, which is very practical and life-like.
▲ The roadside stalls of second-hand goods can be said to be the essence of the train night market.
▲ In the middle section of the Siam Gypsy Night Market, live performances are often arranged, and there will be bars and restaurants next to it.
▲ A restaurant full of nostalgic style.
▲ Mom's instant noodles look rather bland, but they are so spicy that they are called Mommy, I guess they should be green chilies.
▲ At the open-air bar on the second floor built with iron frames, you can enjoy the crowds coming and going.
▲ If you are lucky, sitting on the bar on the second floor, you may be able to see genuine trains passing by!
▲ Finally ate the long-lost pop corn again.
Conclusion: Suitable for travelers who like local nostalgic style
Compared with the tourist-oriented development of the train night market, the Siamese Gypsy retains the local nostalgic style, and most of its customers are mainly Thai locals. They are arranged along both sides of a long road. There are not many crowds and stalls, which is very lively and not suitable. Tourists who like lively night market attractions, but suitable for those who like to visit local customs.
◎ Siam Gypsy Night Market. Siam Gypsy Junction Night Market. ชุมทาง สยามยิปซี
– Address: Khwaeng Wong Sawang, Khet Bang Sue, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon
– Official website: http://thai.siamgypsymarket.com/
– Business hours: 17:00-01:00, Wednesday-Sunday
