Remembering the King 13th October 2016 was a devastating date for Thailand as they lost their longest reigning monarch, King Bhumibol Adulyadej. King Bhumibol Adulyadej, often referred to as ‘The Great’ was born in Massachusetts, USA in 1927. His reign last over 70 years which makes him one of the longest reigning monarchs of all time. The King popularity is unmatched in Thai culture and […]
How to speak basic Thai 3 If you want to learn the basics head over to our previous posts, How to speak basic Thai and How to speak basic Thai 2. We have a third list of phrases for people to try when out in Thailand. We have included a variety of phrases which will help you with general conversation, […]
Chatuchak Market to provide free Wifi Mlabs Systems have teamed up with Chatuchak Market to provide easy access Wi-fi for guests and store holders at the market. The operation began in 2016 when Mlabs signed a five-year concession with the owners of the market, the State of the Railway Thailand to provide Wi-fi. An Internet service is now available at the […]
Chatuchak Market in 2017 Since the 1980’s Chatuchak Market has grown from a small city marketplace to the largest weekend market in the World. But what does JJ Market look like now? Chatuchak Market now has over 15,000 stalls over 25 acres of land in the Chatuchak region. It is situated next to Chatuchak Park […]
Did you know that Chatuchak Market is on TripAdvisor? Well, people from around the World have been having their say on the World’s largest Weekend Market. With over 11,000 reviews, JJ Market is ranked as one of Bangkok’s premier tourists attractions. Visitors on TripAdvisor have been leaving their comments and photos of which have been […]
Sections at Chatuchak Market With Chatuchak Market spanning across 25 acres and 15,000 stalls, organisers have separated the weekend market into sections for the convenience of tourists and store holders. The market itself is divided up into 26 sections where you can find everything from the latest fashion to Thai antiques. The sections are numbered […]
Antiques at Chatuchak Market Antiques are one of Chatuchak Market’s popular items within the marketplace. There are thousands of stalls and items to purchase for you to enjoy back home or in the workplace. Believe it or not, you can buy antiques throughout JJ Market and the options are endless. If you’re looking for outlandish or […]
Best Western set for Chatuchak Market in 2020 Best Western have agreed on a deal with Chatuchak Market to build a new hotel by 2020. This follows Dusit International, who will be building on their Mixt hotel inside the World’s largest weekend market. The new hotel will feature 168 rooms with all modern amenities and […]
Getting to Chatuchak Market by Bus Looking for the cheapest way to get to JJ Market? Well, making the journey by bus is your best option for trips costing only 20 Baht. Although catching the BTS (Skytrain) or MRT (Metro) is the most cost-effective way, catching the bus be an experience in itself. If you are travelling […]
Or Tor Kor Market named fourth in World’s Freshest Markets Or Tor Kor Market, situated opposite Chatuchak Weekend Market, has been named as the fourth freshest market in the World by CNN. The farmers market was named on the exclusive for its wide range of spices and well-lit areas to buy seafood, sweets and pre-cooked items. La Boqueria in Barcelona won the crown […]