Dusit International reveal new plans to open Chatuchak Market’s first hotel Thai-hospitality business, Dusit International, has made a recent agreement with Dhanasansombut Development to manage the upcoming hotel which will be located in the heart of Chatuchak Market. The new accommodation will comprise approximately 250 rooms to form part of Mixt Chatuchak; Dhanasansombut Development’s newest mixed-use […]
Category Archives: Chatuchak Market
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Apr
Apr
Sundays at Chatuchak Market Every Sunday, Chatuchak Weekend Market welcomes upwards of 100,000 people. The crowds can be big but we have now created a guide to getting the best out of Sundays at JJ Market. Opening Times 9am-6pm The whole market is open No admission fee Our Tips Go In The Morning 1 pm […]
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Apr
Apr
Chatuchak Market Address For visitors looking for an address for Chatuchak Market, the address is: Chatuchak Market 587/10 Kamphaeng Phet 2 Rd Chatuchak District Bangkok Postal Code: 10900 Thailand We ask you not to send items back for refunds as it will not be sent to the stall holder. If you purchase an item you […]
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Apr
Apr
Food at Chatuchak Market Fancy something to eat? Well, Chatuchak Market has a vast array of cuisines ready for you. The food court can be found towards the back of JJ Market in Section 3 and has a blend of South-East Asian, Western and vegetarian options ready for you to take on your journey or […]
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Apr
Apr
Buying Ivory in Thailand With latest reports suggesting that elephants could be extinct within 12 years, it is now illegal to buy Ivory products in Thailand. Thailand has taken a strong approach to banning products made from endangered animals and this step is a recent development. Taking Ivory products outside of Thailand can now result in a fine, imprisonment or both. In 2016, the WWF combined with over 1.3 million Thais to come together and spread the message of illegal trade of […]
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Apr
Apr
Inside Chatuchak: Karakoram Looking for vintage clothing while on your travels? Why not check out Chatuchak Market’s Karakoram for your next purchase! What is Karakoram? Karakoram specialises in second-hand clothing ranging back to the 60’s. The stall sells a variety of products from old-school denim jeans to military style jackets and boots. Tucked just inside Section 5, Karakoram […]
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Apr
Apr
Books at Chatuchak Market Chatuchak Market is filled with many weird and wonderful things. But for people looking for compelling literature, there are plenty of book shops within Bangkok’s largest market. Although book stalls can be hard to come across inside Chatuchak Market, there are stalls selling hundreds of books. The stalls have books in […]
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Mar
Mar
Nature Decoration For taxidermy enthusiasts, Chatuchak Market’s Nature Decoration is a must see. Here is all you need to know about JJ Market’s best taxidermists. What is Nature Decoration? Nature Decoration specialises in home décor taxidermy. There are hundreds of interesting pieces for sale from framed butterflies to a life-sized zebra ready to take back home! From reptiles, mammals, insects […]
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Mar
Mar
Songkran Guide For tourists travelling over to Thailand over the 13th-15th April, visitors should be aware that the Songkran water festival will take place and there are a few things they must be aware of. Songkran is the ‘Thai New Year celebration’ which is celebrated throughout Bangkok. Many Thais splash water over each other to […]
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Mar
Mar
A Day at Chatuchak Market I haven’t done a great deal of market shopping before so why not start with the largest Weekend market in the World, Chatuchak Market. I had heard a lot of things about it and was eager to see for myself so I paid a visit to find out what Thai […]