Chatuchak Weekend Market is one of the most popular tourist spots in Bangkok. With over 15,000 stalls and 200,000 visitors every weekend, Chatuchak is one of the largest weekend markets in the world.

You can just run through Chatuchak Market in half an hour and only fleetingly soak up the vibrant shopping atmosphere, but you could easily spend all day here.

What to buy at Chatuchak Market?

The market is divided into 26 different sections. A large map in English at the main entrance to the market will help you find your way around.

You can buy absolutely everything imaginable at Chatuchak. The largest percentage of stalls offer clothes and shoes, spices and flowers, but you can also buy souvenirs, postcards, traditional handicrafts, furniture, antiques, paintings and art... and we could go on forever.

You can get lost in the narrow streets of the market for hours.

In addition to the shops and stalls, you can also visit several massage parlours and of course the large open dining room at the main entrance with about 40 different stalls and classic restaurants.

Chatuchak Market opening hours

The market is open to the public only on Saturdays and Sundays from 8:30-18:00.

There is no admission fee to enter the market.

Official market website: chatuchakmarket.org

Transportation to Chatuchak Market

The market is very accessible by public transport and is located in the north of Bangkok.

Metro - Kamphaeng Phet station on the blue line about 100 meters from the main entrance or Chatuchak Park (blue line) or Mochit (light green line) about 150 meters from the next north entrance
Bus - stops all around the market. Dozens of bus lines run here and the most convenient transport will always be the metro