At the mention of the markets of Bangkok, Chatuchak Weekend Market at the top of the list. It 's the most famous market in Bangkok cheap, with an endless variety of products on a large scale. germinate in recent years, other markets in the city shortly after and tried to challenge the authority of Chatuchak. Chatuchak but still be as the mother of all markets.
For 35 acres Chatuchak offers more than 15,000 articles. This week-end of the market asthe name says it explicitly, is open only on weekends, and is probably one of the largest markets in the world as well. Exploring this huge market is not an easy task, even with a good map in hand. However, if you do this, you can find pretty much everything here, in this market. 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, a department of arts and crafts and other items include items such as jewelry, antiques, pottery, pets, vintage magazines, stamps and coins, collectibles, household items, art, plants, wholesale and food terms. Some shops are not always indicated on the products in these sections are in no way responsible, for which most of the time is reduced to, our ability to explore. It 's almost impossible to do everything to offer to the market to see, so easy to explore each area, and you shouldsee most of the products sold on the market. In some stores you can also see surprises like an old Levi's jacket, not seen, not in stores for years.
For the best time to be there, you should visit the market in advance, as the place can get really crowded as the day goes on. In addition, the temperature can rise quickly in 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 an ideal negotiating skills to the test. Thais, even though collective bargaining, is called to do with a smile. Armed with a friendly attitude and fun and a great smile, are your best weapon to ensure the best deal possible.
Since only a few 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 up to us to protect our property and the proper objects of value. It only takes a moment something of value such as losing our wallets.
There are many new features on the market, an interesting feature of this market is that many up-and-coming artists and Thai businessman, actually began his career in a booth at this market. So in their footsteps, there are many young talents in the hope of success before with their innovative art to emulate.Food and drinks are in abundance throughout the market, with unusual and quirky Thai snacks like fried insects, scorpions, frogs, usually very spicy. Try it if you dare, and you may just fall in love with them.
Chatuchak 0800-1800 is now open on weekends and Fridays (wholesale day).
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