The capital of Thailand, Bangkok, has 50 administrative districts, which are 5.78 times the area of Taipei City. The tourist hotspots are concentrated along the MRT and Chao Phraya River. With city changes and economic development, the MRT business district is gradually becoming more expensive shopping. According to the center, the large-scale night market with a vast area in the early days could only go to the surrounding areas of the city to find it. Even if you are a novice in Bangkok, you should be familiar with taxi-hailing software.
A quick guide to choosing a large night market in Bangkok
Bangkok’s large-scale night market occupies a large area. Based on land acquisition and rent considerations, the location is selected at the edge of Bangkok’s urban area. The number of business days per week is also longer. It can be divided into two categories: tourist pilgrimage and local grassroots. Taxis are the main means of transportation. Some night markets are located around the international airport, and some are next to the ferry terminal or bus station.
Sightseeing pilgrimage type
Located between the main traffic road and the water source of the river, it is suitable for locals and tourists. Both English and Thai can be communicated. There are many kinds of products, some of which are suitable for sightseeing.
- Riverside Pier Night Market: Open daily, next to the Chao Phraya River Ferry Pier, gathering performance theaters, indoor shopping malls, open-air food and Ferris wheel facilities.
- Sina Karin Train Market: Open from Thursday to Sunday, near Suvarnabhumi Airport, gathering street food, second-hand goods, daily groceries and bars.
On-site grassroots
Located at the crossroads of expressways, with Thai locals as the main consumer and Thai language as the main communication tool, the products are cheap but low in sophistication.
- Xinkongluo Night Market: Open daily, next to the South Bus Terminal, mainly street food and daily groceries, interspersed with high-end restaurants and open-air bars.
- Li Duan Night Market: Open daily, near Don Mueang International Airport, mainly street food and daily groceries, interspersed with indoor restaurants and open-air bars.
Novices who plan to travel freely in Bangkok, if you want to avoid night markets where tourists are crowded, you must first be familiar with the taxi-hailing tools and usage skills. It is recommended to lock in the four night markets recommended in this article, and you can locate the destination on the taxi-hailing software when you are on the way. On the return journey, you must also choose the pick-up and drop-off location properly, otherwise you will often face a see-saw scene of shouting prices with the taxi driver.
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Riverside Pier Night Market
– British Thai name: Asiatique The Riverfront｜เอเชียทีค เดอะ ริเวอร์ฟร้อนท์
– Location: 2194 Charoenkrung Road, Wat Prayakrai District, Bangkor Laem
– Business hours: 17:00-24:00, open daily
The Pier Night Market is located on the Chao Phraya River. It has an exclusive ferry terminal called Asiatique. You can take the Skytrain to Saphan Taksin Station and take a free shuttle boat from the central pier. The sightseeing atmosphere of the Pier Night Market It is rich, with a performance theater, Ferris wheel, indoor restaurant and other facilities. There are many sightseeing products, but you can also enjoy cheap street food.
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Sina Karin Train and Railway Night Market
– English and Thai name: Srinakarin Train Night Market(Talad Rod Fai)｜ตลาดรถไฟ ศรีนครินทร์
– Location: Srinagarindra Road, Nong Bon, Prawet
– Business hours: 17:00-01:00, Thursday to Sunday (indoor mall, Tuesday to Sunday)
Sina Karin is a member of the train night market series. It is close to rivers and flood control reservoirs. In addition to taking a taxi, you can take a taxi or a double train to go there. It occupies a large area and has many stalls. There are many cheap food, second-hand goods and bars, indoor shopping malls and daily grocery stalls. Local people and tourists can find fun here, and you can stroll all night.
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Xinkongluo Night Market
– British and Thai name: Klong Lord 2 Market(Southern Market)｜ตลาดคลองหลอด 2
– Location: Chim Phli, Taling Chan, Bangkok
– Business hours: 18:00-24:00, open daily
Konglao No. 2 Night Market is located next to the Xinnan Bus Station and at the intersection of the expressway. It is an authentic and grassroots night market. The night market is huge in size and number of booths. The location is far away from the center of Bangkok. The customers are mainly locals and there are few tourists. In the daytime, you can arrange the nearby Dalinjiang or Klong Marong Floating Market, and then stop by at night. It is recommended to use GrabTaxi or All Thai Taxi to call a taxi on the return trip.
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Li Duan Night Market
– British and Thai name: Liab Duan Night Market｜ตลาดนัดเลียบด่วน รามอินทรา
– Location: 510/7 Pradit Manutham Road, Tha Raeng, Bang Khen
– Business hours: 17:00-02:00, open daily
Li Duan Night Market is close to Don Mueang Airport, next to the elevated expressway interchange. The tone is a family-friendly general version. The entrance is erected with large Transformers installation art, selling cheap and practical daily necessities and street food, and there are also a few Elevated bars and indoor restaurants, the main customers are mainly local people, the goods are cheap but the exquisiteness is slightly lower, but the food is absolutely satisfying.
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The most complete atlas of Bangkok night market
There are many choices of night markets in Bangkok. For free travellers, it is recommended to choose night markets around MRT stations first. If you are familiar with using taxis, you can go to every night market. Choose whether it should be placed in the night market. The itinerary can be reached easily, pay special attention to the night market business hours.
This article introduces four super-large Bangkok night markets. Even though the business hours are mostly daily, Mondays and Tuesdays are usually relatively deserted hours. Businessmen have to take a break after busy holiday hours. At this time, it is recommended to arrange other nightlife trips. If only Mondays and Tuesdays are available, the Hebin Pier Night Market is the most suitable place.
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