I really like Chatuchak Market and I think it’s a must-visit if you are in Bangkok over the weekend! It’s a huge huge market with a total of 27 sections with each section having numerous alleyways. We were only keen on clothing so we focused on those sections selling clothes but you can also get home décor items, art, plants, collectibles, even pets! I find the items here much more unique than Platinum and of course slightly pricier. There is more effort in doing up the stores to look attractive too. A lot more men’s clothing and shoes are being sold here so my hubby was reasonably pleased :)
Also called “JJ Market”
Prettily done up shops
Wide range of choices for guys
Soak in the atmosphere!
Food outlets – try them if you dare!
Random performances
Tips for shopping at Chatuchak:
- The stores here are more flexible about trying but there are no changing rooms. So I advise ladies to wear dresses so you can easily try on bottoms. For guys, they will provide a sarong or elastic-banded “skirt” for you to try out bottoms.
- Guys should wear singlets so you can easily remove to try out tops.
- There are covered zinc-roof areas and open-air areas so it can get hot and stuffy! Wear something loose, airy and comfy.
- If you like something, do take note of which section and which “soi” it is at or it’s gonna be very difficult to find the store again!
- Do bargain but I realize they are not so flexible in cutting prices but at least try. There is no cheaper price for more than 1 piece though.
- If you are planning to shop for long, bring water and snacks unless you intend to try out their street stalls. We did try a donut like cake (pic above) which tasted quite nice.
A great place to spend the weekend!
More info on Chatuchak:
Jatujak Market Shopping Directory
Chatuchak Weekend Market
Tongue in Chic article on Where to Shop in Chatuchak
4 comments:
I wanted to stop by and say "hi" to all of our 31 day challenge ladies! I love hosting this as it is such a wonderful way to meet so many ladies who each have amazing and different stories to share! OMG this looks amazing... all i kept thinking was how much my daughter the fashionista would love to be shopping there! love the photo's! look forward to more!
shelley :)
Hi Shelley, thanks for dropping by! I really admire how you find the time and energy to engage all the bloggers! =D Ur comment made my day!
Hi,
Would you be able to share which section of JJ market can you find more men's clothes?
thank you!
Hi Anon,
Yours is a tough question! I really can't recall exactly which section has more guys' clothing! Do just comb the whole area and discover gems! Nice guys' clothes are scattered throughout!
Em
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