Thailand's Bangkok
Chatuchak Weekend Market
The Thai experience simply would not be complete without a visit to one of the lively markets that ring upon its streets at any given time or day. To walk the street stalls of a Thai market is to experience Thai culture at its finest, or at least at its most colorful. This is where the national economy is alive and well; where the bargaining is fast and furious and the senses are never lacking for stimulation.
Visit one of the smaller markets, such as the Pak Klong Talaat, where huge bushels of cut flowers and vegetables adorn the street stalls, or head straight for the bargain epicenter, Chatuchak Weekend Market. Here, find every ware, trinket, pet, spice, plant, and article of clothing you could ever imagine, in addition to an eclectic array of items of which you would never dream. To round out your market experience, visit one of the lively night markets, as well as one of the city’s infamous Floating Markets.
Above all, do not forgo a venture to the infamous Suan Lum Night Market, where in addition to the brilliant array of unique wares, visitors may enjoy the nightly puppet theatre, an integral art deeply rooted in Thai history, and a delightful experience for audiences of every age.
