At the mention of the markets of Bangkok, Chatuchak, the weekend market always tops the list. It 's the most popular market in Bangkok to buy cheap, with an endless variety of products on a large scale. drift in recent years to other markets shortly after the city has tried to challenge the authority of Chatuchak. Chatuchak but still firm, as the mother of all markets.
Comprising 35 hectares Chatuchak offers more than 15,000 stands. This weekend market, such asThe name says it explicitly, is open weekends only, and is probably one of the most famous markets of the world as well. The discovery of this huge market is not an easy task, even with a good map in hand. However, if you please, you will find almost everything here, especially in this market. The numbered streets and alleys are useful if you happen to lose your way.
The market is divided into several sections, with a different color representing each different area. There is aSection for clothing, department of arts and crafts and other sections are as jewelry, antiques, pottery, animals, old magazines, stamps and coins, collectibles, furniture, art, plants, wholesale and foodstuffs. Some shops are not always to the goods specified in that section, so most of the time passing on our ability to explore. And 'quite impossible to see everything it has to offer on the market, you are simply trying to explore every area, and you shouldsee more products to sell on the market. In some stores you can also see surprises like an old Levi's jacket, which is not seen in stores for years.
For the best time to be there, you should visit the market in advance, as may be the place really crowded as the day goes on. Moreover, the temperature can rise rapidly the afternoon sun hangs in the sky, and probably get all wet and sticky and uncomfortable in the heat and high humidityConditions.
Bargaining is a must in this market, and is ideal as negotiating skills put to the test. Thais, although collective bargaining, he loves to do with a smile. With a friendly and fun attitude, and armed with a big smile are your best weapons to get the best deal possible.
When some stalls and shops accept credit cards, you should bring enough money. But be aware and on guard against pickpockets, such as theftcommon in this place, and it is for us to adequately protect our belongings and valuables. It just takes a moment to lose something as precious as our wallets.
There are many new stalls at the market, as an interesting feature of this market is that many artists up-and-coming Thai businessman, actually began his career in a booth at this market. Then follow in their footsteps, there are many young talents in the hope of success before with their innovative art to emulate.Food and drink are in abundance throughout the market, along with unusual and crazy Thai fried snacks such as insects, frogs and scorpions, usually very spicy. Try it if you dare, and you might even fall in love with them.
Chatuchak 0800-1800 is now open on weekends and Fridays (wholesale day).
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