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Oct
How to speak basic Thai For many tourists, it can be hard to navigate your way around a place you have never been to before let alone in a different country. So for those planning to visit Thailand, here are a few phrases to get you by. In Thai, there are masculine and feminine […]
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Aug
Aug
How do you send your parcels home from Chatuchak? At Chatuchak Market there are many big items for sale that may concern those of you thinking about getting it back home or to work. But there are logistic services that are available in the market to take the stress away. There are various delivery companies that run […]
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Aug
Aug
Top Bangkok Attractions One of the biggest challenges you will face when visiting Bangkok is deciding exactly where to go and what to do. The city has plenty to offer, however, this means that the choices can be overwhelming! Below we have summarised what we believe are a few of the top attractions. The Grand Palace Temples and […]
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Aug
Aug
Popular shopping destinations in Bangkok Bangkok has lots of opportunities to shop, other than Chatuchak Market. Whether you are looking for a souvenir, bargain hunting or enjoy the finer things in life, Bangkok offers it all. Shopping Malls Located on the Pathumwan Intersection, MBK is probably one of the most legendary shopping malls Bangkok has to offer. It […]
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Aug
Aug
How to Barter in Chatuchak Market Bartering or haggling (negotiating a price), is an everyday skill that is used all around Thailand. Tourists will be exposed to higher rates in many markets and shops where they must come to an agreement for a cheaper price with the vendor. Bartering has one simple rule, don’t pay full price for […]
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Aug
Aug
Top 5 Things to Do at Chatuchak Market When it comes to a market that holds over 15,000 stalls, with an extraordinary collection of novelties, from handwoven bags and wood carvings to pet accessories and everything in between, it can be difficult to know where to start. Before you know it the day will have […]
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Aug
Aug
History of Chatuchak Market Chatuchak Market has been running for over 70 years and has gone through huge changes from being a small market in Bangkok to welcoming hundreds of thousands of tourists each weekend. Field Marshal Plaek Phibunsongkhram was the third Prime Minister of Thailand who first came into office in December 1938. During […]
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Aug
Aug
Getting the best out of Chatuchak Market The Thailand sun can easily get you hot and bothered when walking around the 15,000+ stalls found at Chatuchak Market, especially if you are visiting for the first time. So to better your experience, we’ve come up with a few tips you should know before heading to the biggest weekend market […]