Chatuchak Market Parking For those wanting to look for a car park around the Chatuchak area, there is parking at JJ Green Market. The car park is located at the front of JJ Green Market and has plenty of room for cars, motorbikes and bicycles. The car park is open from 5pm-1:30am Wednesday to Sunday. So, it can be used during the […]
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Nov
Nov
Wai Greeting A very important symbol in Thai culture is the Wai greeting. But what is it, where did it originate from and why do the Thais use it? The Wai greeting consists of both palms pushed together in an upright position with your elbows slightly lower. It is similar to how Christians pray in Church but […]
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Oct
Oct
[fusion_builder_container type=”flex” hundred_percent=”no” equal_height_columns=”no” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” background_position=”center center” background_repeat=”no-repeat” fade=”no” background_parallax=”none” parallax_speed=”0.3″ video_aspect_ratio=”16:9″ video_loop=”yes” video_mute=”yes” border_style=”solid”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” border_style=”solid” border_position=”all” spacing=”yes” background_repeat=”no-repeat” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” center_content=”no” last=”no” hover_type=”none” min_height=”” link=””][fusion_text] Unlocking Bangkok’s Bargains: Your Guide to Pratunam Market (ประตูน้ำ) Calling all shopaholics and bargain hunters! If you’re looking for an authentic Bangkok […]
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Oct
Oct
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 […]
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Sep
Sep
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, […]
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Sep
Sep
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 […]
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Sep
Sep
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 […]
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Aug
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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 […]
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Jun
Jun
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 […]
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Jun
Jun
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 […]