Chatuchak Market (JJ Market) in Bangkok is a must-visit place for everyone traveling to Thailand. It has been famous for a long time and continues to be popular. Every weekend, you can see a large number of tourists or local business people coming to Chatuchak. Buying in the market, so the variety of goods is diversified, the fashion is not slower than other Asian cities, and the most important thing is that the prices are quite affordable. Therefore, when I bring a novice group to Bangkok, I always remind them, "If you want to buy things, leave most of your money for shopping in Chatur." "On that day", shopping here is far better than other places!
📂 Quick introduction: basic introduction to Chatuchak Weekend Market
Chatuchak Weekend Market (ตลาดนัดสวนจตุจักร) can also be transliterated as Chatuchak, Zhai Daozhai or Chatuchak Holiday Market. It covers an area of 8 football fields and has more than 8,000 stalls (reportedly more than 2017 in 9,000). The stalls and products change very quickly. Sometimes I share my 10 favorite shops. The readers may have changed owners or moved next time. Therefore, every time I return to Bangkok, I will update the content of this article and provide it to you. Complete information.
The market is located in the north of the center of Bangkok, about 20 kilometers away from the center of Bangkok. Since most novices visiting Bangkok will choose hotels in urban areas, and traffic is prone to traffic jams, it is recommended that everyone allocate all their shopping trips to this day, eat and drink There are all massages and massages in roadside shops. There is no need to travel to the city center or the river bank. It is very time-consuming. You can just take a day trip to Chatuchak Market and arrive in the evening.Qiao De Night Market 2.0After dinner, go to a shop near the hotel for massage and relaxation. Traveling freely in Thailand is 100 times more enjoyable!
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㊙️ Identify the location: Understand the market map and stall addresses
This article combines our past experience with common questions from community members to come up with the following key points for beginners! Have asked the communityTravel to Thailand – Novice Mutual Aid Village
[It’s your first time going to Chatuchak Weekend Market. What’s the most troublesome thing? 】
[Finding the toilet and getting lost. 】
Chatuchak market toilet information
The scope of the market is far beyond imagination. I took the time to search for a map of Chatuchak Market (JJ Market) online, and found that the shop JJ website provides two map versions. The areas and toilet locations are marked in a concise and easy-to-understand manner. There are many toilets. Surrounded by markets, there are two at Exit 2 of Kamphaeng Phet Station. The public toilets here are pay-to-use. Remember to bring change for the copper price, so there will be dedicated personnel to keep the toilets tidy. For parents with children, this can be a lot of peace of mind.
▲ This map marks the outside of the main avenue in the market, and it is also a list of shops open on Friday night.
How to avoid getting lost as a newbie
Most novices will make good use of public transportation to reach the market. When coming out of Exit 2 of MRT Kamphaeng Phet Station, follow the map, the M mark on the left is the main axis, and go forward to the main avenue (along the purple area on the map below). When you can't find your way in an alley, ask a vendor to point you in the direction of the main avenue, and then look up to see which area is on the roof of the vendor's shed. So how do you know which district or stall address it is in?
- 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.
▲ Two days on the weekend, the shops in the whole region are open, and there are crowds of people shopping.
▲ 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 for the day: How to shop easily and precautions
Bangkok is like summer all year round. There are only three types of temperatures: hot, very hot and very hot. The shops and alleys in the market are mostly paved with iron sheets. When planning a day shopping here, be sure to drink water and dissipate heat to avoid heatstroke. , please do not bring too valuable items with you to reduce unnecessary trouble and risks. Unless the store sells high-priced goods, it will have a credit card machine or a payment tool. Most stores use cash flow, so remember to bring more cash to avoid having to pay for it. Make an extra trip to the exchange office.
It is recommended that novices make the following preparations when going there:
- 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
- You can carry a shopping trolley, after all, it is quite difficult to carry large and small bags.
- With a mobile phone charger, you will often use Google Map and Line to contact your friends, so that your phone will not run out of battery... GG
▲ 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?
We also went shopping with a small hamburger (1Y6M). The weather was very hot and we had to walk through alleys. Some people would not recommend taking children to go shopping, saying that it was hard, hot, blah blah... but in fact, do the following things well. , the feeling of traveling with children is sweet and bitter, and they are not fragile as expected.
- 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 sales axis of each area, there are always small cross-borders. For example, area 24 is shown with handmade goods, but in fact there are also ready-to-wear and the like. The areas are divided into general directions to let novices know the categories. In fact, there are You can dig out treasures by going deep into each area. Usually you can’t finish the tour in one day, so it is recommended to come here after breakfast!
▲ The fragrance is comfortable and not choking.
▲ The essential oil counters and incense holders in the store are unconventional and worth buying.
▲ For those who like to wear dresses, there are many styles to choose from.
▲ Buy a bunch and mix and match by yourself! (laugh)
✅ Stalls in each district: Vendor locations and special products in the 25 districts
There are also small restaurants or coffee shops in the alleys of the market. This juice bar "Enchante' Juice Station" specializes in freshly made ice drinks and mango sticky rice. It also plays classic Hong Kong songs from the golden era, which is really tempting. If you want to stop by, there are also nice things to see in District 25, so remember to mark them!
▲Drinks are all under 100 yuan!
✅ Stalls in each district: Locations and special products of vendors in districts 3, 4, and 7
It was originally an area for selling gardening products. During our return visit, many of the stalls were replaced by clothing accessories, and vintage clothing stores were added. In addition, there is an area on the edge of District 3 and the main road where all kinds of clothing are gathered. It is very, very easy to buy, such as linen. Men’s tops made of materials, handmade leather bags, white T-shirts with your own design patterns, etc.
▲ This is it, hidden inside, many novices will miss it!
▲Handmade leather goods.
▲ I also bought two pieces for Little Hamburger, they are super cute!
▲ Area 4 focuses on casual clothing and is also a key area for treasure hunting.
▲ Handmade stalls rarely appear in general night markets. It is recommended to come to Chatuchak here to find them.
▲Hand-sewn canvas bag!
✅ 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 fashion sales. Most people will shop and purchase here. For stores where I have bought goods that day and have good experience, I will take three photos to record them: the house number, store entrance, and goods, so that I can visit them next time. Easy to find. This time I found a men's clothing store made of cotton and linen in District 23. It is colorful and has good-looking designs. If you buy two or more items, the shop owner will also give you a shopping bag (recyclable).
▲ Converse base camp.
▲ Their cotton T-shirts are easy to wear, and it is cheaper to buy more than one.
▲ Men’s linen clothing store locations.
▲ The version is relatively narrow, suitable for thin boys!
▲ Opposite the store there is this fun Lego, and Little Burger said he wanted to buy this... ^^b.
▲ The boss is a Japanese living in Thailand, and his jewelry is exquisite and small.
▲ Mengmeng.com can be found everywhere, and this store has all kinds of colors!
✅ 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: Vendor locations and special products in Districts 5 and 6
This is mainly a second-hand clothing sales area, with a lot of denim clothing. Several specialty T-shirt shops in Districts 5 and 6 caught our attention.
▲ 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
Various canvas bags
Thai canvas bags are worth buying. The price is around 100 yuan, and the designs are diverse. Most of them are related to Thai culture, such as food, tuk-tuks, palaces and other themes. They are light, easy to carry and durable. As long as you return them You will definitely come to Chatuchak to restock, and the fast food packaging bags that have become popular in the past two years can also be bought in Chatuchak.
▲ Gauze cloth bags are cheap and easy to pack, and I use them as mother bags.
▲ It’s also very practical to buy as a gift to your colleagues.
▲ I bought a small burger and gave it to my classmates.
Buy family-friendly products!
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.
Must-buy in Thailand = Must-buy in Chatuchak
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.
▲ 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?
▲ The treasure I found during this trip was a tuk-tuk made of BP Pepsi.
▲ Herbal nasal aspirants highly recommended by the association.
▲ This was also chosen by Little Hamburg, a cute mask chain worth 30 baht, and given to all the students in the class.
👍 Special Recommendations: 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.
▲ The colorful round lunch box is located at the head of area 25. It is very conspicuous and easy to find!
🚖 How to get to Chatuchak Weekend Market? and side trip
Transportation
The market is located in the north of Bangkok city, surrounded by BTS Mo Chit station, as well as MRT Chatuchak Park and Kamphaeng Phet stations. The transportation is very convenient. but! The traffic flow on weekends is heavy (aka heavy traffic jams). If it is the summer rainy season, you will definitely go shopping until 2 or 3 pm and then there will be a thunderstorm. It is strongly recommended that novices plan their itinerary to avoid rainy season and afternoon thunderstorms. The following are The options are explained clearly for you. If you don’t understand anything, go tofan clubAsk me in the comments below the post.
- Taxi: If you are traveling with three or four friends or with children, it is cost-effective to share the fare with Grab Taxi or Bolt. You will definitely have a lot of loot on your hands on the return trip, so you might as well make use of these two services to get back to the hotel more easily. It is recommended to get on the taxi on the return trip. Anchor point "Red House", "JJ Mall Chatuchak" ”, it is a shopping center and the main road is easy to get on.
- BTS/MRT: For beginners, you can take the Bangkok Skytrain BTS to Mo Chit station, get off and transfer to the MRT subway. Take one stop from Chatuchak Park Station to Kamphaeng Phet Station. Take Exit 2 at this station and you will arrive at the entrance of the market. There is a Lock Box here where everyone can place their purchases. .
- Tuk-tuk: One thing that is very important when traveling independently is "flexibility". If you are really tired on the return trip, you might as well find a tuk-tuk on the spot. They charge high prices so you can bargain. Here are some price suggestions for returning to the city. The price is between 250 and 300 baht, for reference.
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Tour around
Take Exit 3 of Kamphaeng Phet Station and go to the Farmers Market (also known as Or Tor Kor Market), which contains Thailand’s rich and unique market culture. First, go to the Farmers Market to experience the leisurely market. The atmosphere here is not so crowded that it makes people uncomfortable. You can also have a meal or buy some snacks. You can replenish your food and grass before you go shopping in Chatuchak Market. If your partner doesn’t want to accompany you, you can ask him to take your child to the Children’s Discovery Museum to wait for you. Both of you will be happy!
Extended reading:
• JJ Mall: The indoor air-conditioned Chatuchak Mall in Bangkok
▲ A look around the 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.
▲ Making good use of lockers can also help you save some energy.
📂 Emergency currency exchange: Zimple Exchange
If you run out of Thai baht and still want to change money to continue shopping, you can go to the first floor of Mixt Chatuchak, which is located near District 9. You can also use Google Map to navigate there (I point), the exchange rate is not bad compared to Superrich. Remember to bring your passport with you, so feel free to exchange it!
▶️ Video introduction: Unboxing video of Chatuchak Weekend Market in Bangkok
✅ Comprehensive evaluation: There is always something new in Chatuchak Market
There are nearly 10,000 stalls in the Chatuchak weekend market, and there is always so much to browse. I often have no time to explore other special attractions in Chatuchak. In fact, there is the famous Or tor kor market opposite the Chatuchak market. ), there is JJ mall indoor shopping mall nearby, and there are Chatuchak Flower Market, Furniture District, Aquarium Street, Children's Museum, JJ Outlet, JJ Glass and many other special business districts around it. If you have the opportunity, you can continue to go to Chatuchak to explore. If people traveling together have different shopping preferences, it is recommended that they explore separately to find their own treasure hunting fun.
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
