Bangkok + Hua Hin First Jimui Trip - Chatuchak Market

Hey guys, i am going to blog about the other two night markets that i visited in Bangkok, Chatuchak weekend market and Rot Fai night market. I am going to share about chatuchak market in this post. If you guys want to know more about Rot Fai night market, click this link la for more details.

Chatuchak is a weekend market which means that it only open during Saturday and Sunday from  9am to 6pm while Rot Fai aka train market opening hours is during Thursday to Sunday, 5pm to 1am. 

Chatuchak market is a very popular market where it is a must -visit place if you travel in Bangkok. If you guys plan to visit this market, remember to include Saturday or Sunday in your traveling period or else you will miss it.

Sorry la guys, i didn't take much photo during this trip because hor the weather sipek crazy ler... Very very hottttt, i almost melt like olaf in Frozen, haha. I lost all my shopping mood the moment i reach the market due to the crazy weather and huge size of market.

Photo taken from website

After reaching the MRT station of the market, you will need to get the free map available from the information kiosk nearby. The map will show all the sections and you can choose the relevant section wisely for your exploration. 

Sample of the Map

One thing to beware of is pick-pocketing. It can happen during the peak hours especially is this huge crowd, so take care and watch out for your belongings. It is recommended that you wear your backpack on the front rather than on your back so you can keep an eye on your belonging.

We departed very early from our backpacker hostel in the morning as it can get very hot and crowded in the afternoon. But still very hot even we reach there early and some of the shop haven't open yet. Upon reaching the market we straight go for our favorite dessert in Thailand which is Sangkaya coconut ice cream!!! Coconut ice-cream is a must in this crazy hot sunny day! XD

Coconut ice cream stall with lots of toppings to choose

I choose red bean and green sticky rice as my toppings

A picture before we nom-nom..slurrppp

We are very lucky to find a stall that sold a delicious coconut ice cream. There are lots of coconut ice cream stall in the market but not all stall selling as good as this! The ice-cream only cost 35 baht and the aunty also gave us a cup of refreshing fresh coconut drink to soothe this crazy heatness.

Chatuchak market has plenty of things to see, do and buy. So do come and experience the bustling environment but remember to wear light yo~~

Transportation Guide:

1. Sit BTS Sukhumvit line Mo Chit station and exit from Exit 1
2. Change line from BTS to MRT and stop at Kampaeng Phet and exit from Exit 2 (prefer this method)