Khao San Road Bangkok

Perhaps the best known Bangkok’s district among young and budget travelers, Khao San Road is a short street located a kilometer north of the Grand Palace. Described by Alex Garland in his best selling book The Beach as “the centre of the backpacking universe,” Khao San Road certainly has everything a single backpacker would need: a wide range of budget accommodations, an array of restaurants and bars offering international foods and drinks, an army of food trucks offering Pad Thai (and other Thai street dishes), money exchange counters, tour operators preparing packages to elsewhere in Thailand and neighboring countries. Before turning into a travelers’ hub, Khao San was one of Bangkok’s main rice (khao san in Thai) trading port, and that’s where its name came from.

With its convenient location, travelers staying on Khao San Road can easily get around the old town on foot or bicycle, visiting Bangkok’s cultural landmarks like The Grand Palace,Temple of the Emerald Buddha, Wat Pho, the City Pillar Shrine, the National Museum and the National Gallery.

During the annual Songkran (Thai New Year, every April 13-15) Festival, the street of Khao San turns into one of Thailand’s main celebrating spots you can expect extravagant parades, entertainment showcases and big water splashing event.

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Chatuchak Weekend Market Bangkok

This world’s largest market is commonly known among Thais as JJ (jay jay). With more than 15,000 retailers in 27 sections, occupying some 27 acre space, what makes Chatuchak busy every weekend is not only the fun of bargaining prices but an incredible variety of merchandise it has to offer, from latest fashion items and vintage decor finds to Thai crafts and teak wood tables. Section 1 gets you books and magazines, while Sections 2-4 see shops of young fashion designers. Vintage clothing items are in Sections 5-6 while art pieces are in Sections 7-9. Sections 10-24 gets you a mix of miscellaneous stuff, and you will find tables, chairs, lamps and decor items in Sections 25-27. Though the market officially opens at 7am in the morning, shoppers usually go in the afternoon when the weather is not too hot and they will hang around till 7 or 8pm.  

Opening hours: Sat Sun, 7am 8pm

Getting there: MRT Kamphaeng Phet (right at the entrance)/BTS Chatuchak.  Bus no. 3, 26, 27, 29, 34, 59, 77, 96, 112, 134, 136, 138, 145, 502, 503, 510, 512, 513

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Chatuchak Rama3 Market Bangkok

An air-conditioned market with various kinds of merchandise such as fashions, food, trees, pets, handcrafts, seafood, computers and IT for shopaholics.

Travelling route:

If the shoppers wish to bring their own car, it is more than easy. Take the Vibhawadi Road and use the Dindaeng express way. Get off at Sathupradit and make a u-turn under the express way and you will see the Central Rama III. 

For BTS, get off at Chongnonsri station and take the BRT.

Or take the van from Victory Monument at the station in front of Pong Lee Restaurant, the van parks at Central Rama III but does not operate on Sundays.

The cheapest way to get here is by bus. Take the 107 bus from Saint John School and get off at the first stop after the express way and take the 102 or 180 bus to Central Rama III. 

For more information contact : 02-682-9292 or 02-682-5656.

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Bang Lamphu Bangkok

Bang Lamphu is one of the oldest districts in Bangkok, set on Chao Phraya riverside near Phra Arthit, Phra Sumane and Ratchadamnoen roads. The district was named after trees, lamphu, that was found aplenty in the area. Bang Lamphu has always been a trading district of Bangkok since the beginning of the reign of King Rama I, and was Bangkok’s premier shopping destination in the 60s. Today, Bang Lamphu makes a good walking tour, thanks to its mix of classic shophouses, historic landmarks such as old forts, department store, and local market selling street treats.    

Chatuchak Flower Market Bangkok

From beautiful imported roses and tulips to colorful tropical flowers from the northern provinces: welcome to the bustling flower bazaar hidden in the middle of the world’s largest market of Chatuchak. The flower trade takes place only once a week, from around 10pm of Tuesday until 5pm of Wednesday and is easily accessed by BTS Skytrain (Mo Chit station) and MRT (Kamphaeng Phet station).

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Chatuchak Market Bangkok

The number one shopping market located on Paholyothin road. On weekends, there are more than 8,000 shops and are divided into 27 zones. There are all kinds of products which are categorized in 8 categories, vegetables & fruit, new & second hand clothes, food, pottery & ceramic, local products, basketry, accessories, pets and flowers. It is also a big treasure for antique lovers especially rare books. This market is opened from Wednesday to Sunday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. except clothes shops are opened only on weekends. For those who want to avoid the hot weather can also shop during Friday night especially for shop owners, here is the biggest wholesale market.

It is also easy to travel here since Chatuchak market is near the Mochit BTS station and Kampaengpetch MRT station. For those who want to bring their own cars can park inside the market or Park & Ride. 

For buses that parks in front of Chatuchak market (Paholyothin Road):

Normal bus: 3, 8, 27, 28, 44, 52,77, 96, 104, 108, 122, 126, 145, 182

Air conditioned bus: 3, 28, 29, 34, 39, 44, 59, 63, 77, 104, 126, 134, 138, 145, 502

For buses that park at Chatuchak Market Door 1 (Kampaengpetch 2 Road)

Normal buses: 26, 77, 96, 104, 122, 134, 136, 138, 145, 157, 182

Air conditioned buses: 77, 134, 138, 145, 157, 509, 517, 529, 536

Taxis and vans are also available to travel here. This is surely another location to stop by during the holiday.

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