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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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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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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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 […]