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I enjoyed my Chatuchak experience when I was there. Bought a lot of souvenir items.
And most of all, I ate TONS of street food. LOL! Your post brings a lot of memories.
@ Apol: I agree 100% that Chatuchak can be overwhelming!
haha I had a headache when we went here, it was too hot!
So I had a massage and for a couple of hours, the headache was gone.
We weren’t even able to see the other sections. This market is overwhelmed me!
@ Mary: Oh too bad you’re not here on a weekend! Since you’re a shopaholic, you’d really love Chatuchak. Your husband can always stay in the park with the kids if they get tired of walking around 🙂
@ Freya: Yeah, definitely Chatuchak is good for a second or third or nth time!
Great post Aleah, I loved the markets in Bangkok. I definitely have to go back one day and use your tips to even do some more shopping.
I am a shopper and I would get along so well with your family 🙂 We’re going to be in Bangkok for a few days in June but not over a weekend. I’m so disappointed I’m going to miss this. Although, my husband will be happy to know h won’t be dragged someplace with 8,000 stalls and a huge crowd of shoppers. He would probably do what you would have done. What a great shopper’s paradise and very helpful tips, Aleah.
@ Dana Carmel: I won’t last 2 hours shopping, so 5 hours is really unbelievable!
@ Bianca: If you love markets, you’ll definitely love Chatuchak!
That looks like a places I would enjoy getting lost in. I love markets when I travel. Actually even on home soil. Just love it!
Wow – they spent 5 hours shopping in there?! They meant business! But based on the number of vendors in the market, I can see why it probably took your family so long. So many choices! I’ll definitely have to check out this market when in Bangkok.
@ Photo Cache: I love living here in Thailand, but as I can only do it 30 days at a time (visa on arrival), it sucks. Anyway, it’s fine, it gives me an excuse to another country haha I’m in Penang now, then on to Kathmandu before I go back to Bangkok
@ Gelo: Yay, let me know your arrival deets!
ah ok! haha of course see you there =))
Pareho tayo. I’m not much for shopping (the mall variety), but I enjoy shopping in bazaars. I love browsing. I’m sure I’m going to enjoy this market. The shoes are beautiful.
How’s life in Thailand?
@ Ian: If you’re dropping by Bangkok, let me know. I’ll be here by then, would love to meet up with you!
@ Gelo: I’ll be back here in March. I have tickets already. See you here?
Hi Aleah!,
Thank you for this tip! My eyes are already set for Chatuchak when I go to Bangkok this March. Sadly, you’re no longer in Thailand when I get there. Sayang =(
Aloha Aleah, I shot a video on the market last year but haven’t had time to edit…backlogged!
Yes, it’s a great place and what I especially liked was the entertainers (buskers)…Got some great footage all around….I’ll notify you when I’ve uploaded. Going to Pattaya to do some more shooting on March 2nd for 8 days….Then UK end of May for 2 or 3 months….
see you on the road some day…..Check my latest videos….
Ian
http://www.youtube.com/globalvideopro1
@ Mike: There’s lots and lots of great weekend markets here in Asia. And best thing is that the wares are cheap too. I can’t imagine it being cheap over there 🙂
@ Bino: I was there once at 12noon and I had to to really look for a place with shaded concrete benches. So hot and humid that it drains you of energy!
I was just at Chatuchak myself last week! These are all great tips, and yeah it’s too hot by midday. Didn’t know the stores are already open at 7AM!
This was great, Aleah! One of my biggest frustrations living in Reno is that we don’t have an awesome open market like this. Being the foodie I am I would be in heaven at the Chatuchak Market would be perfect for me. First just browse but then to eat! I could eat Pad Thai allllll day long. Gawd, I love that dish. Just wonderful, dinner is two hours away and now I’m starving! Loved the post 🙂