In addition to thousands of nightclubs, there are also various night markets in Bangkok, which is full of summer seasons. One of the favorite places for locals and tourists to go to the night market, you can eat and drink and stroll. So the question is, what are the Bangkok night markets, how to choose, how to visit?
Bangkok Night Market, according to the convenience of transportation and the degree of tourism, can be divided into six categories: classic pilgrimage type, convenient sightseeing type, convenient life type, local business district type, local characteristic type, and pop-up creative type. For newbies to Bangkok independent travel, it is recommended to choose the night market with convenient transportation, which can be reached by MRT and has a low entry threshold; For those who like to travel independently and get closer to local life, it is recommended to try the night market with a low degree of tourism, which has a lower proportion of tourists and can be closer to the life of the locals.
Classic pilgrimage type. Super large sightseeing night market
The pilgrimage-type night market is characterized by a large area and a large number of stalls, and locals and tourists will pay for it, even if the traffic is not convenient, it does not hinder the gathering of people, and it is so well-known that taxi drivers are familiar with it, suitable for being listed as a novice in Bangkok. Away from the large night market in the center of Bangkok, it has the advantage of low land rent, a large number of stalls, and travel time, the itinerary is recommended to be arranged for a full night.
湄南河岸码头夜市:Asiatique The Riverfront.Asiatique The Riverfront
Location: 2194 Charoenkrung Road, Wat Prayakrai District, Bangkor Laem
– Transportation: BTS Airway Free shuttle boat, taxi
– Business hours: 17:00-24:00, daily
席娜卡琳火车铁道夜市:Talad Rod Fai Night Market.Srinakarin Railway Market
Location: Srinagarindra Road, Nong Bon, Prawet
– Transportation: BTS Airway Taxi, BTS Airway Streamard
– Business hours: 17:00-01:00, Thursday to Sunday (indoor mall, Tuesday to Sunday)
Convenient sightseeing type. Chaofang convenient transportation night market
The sightseeing night market is characterized by convenient transportation and complete stall types, the night market location is located near the MRT station, the crowd gathering is quite easy, very convenient for tourists to come, the night market is of moderate size, easy to arrange in the evening itinerary to take time to go. Being close to the MRT station is an advantage, in fact, the potential operational risk is also high, because the land next to the MRT station is a prime location, and such night markets have a high probability of closing, and it is easy to transform into a department store!
拉差达火车铁道夜市:Train Night Market Ratchada.Train Night Market Ratchada Ratchada
– Location: 322/289 Ratchadaphisek Rd. Dindaeng
– Access: MRT subway
– Business hours: 17:00-01:00, open daily
Ratchada Train Night Market is located next to the MRT Thailand Cultural Center MRT Station Exit 3, the traffic is quite convenient, nearby Esplanade Department Store, Big Big C Extra, The Street and other shopping malls, Bangkok downtown rare convenient night market, business hours expanded to daily in May 2017, shows the love of Bangkok locals and tourists for this place.
恰图恰绿色市集:Jatujak Green Market.Chatuchak Green
– Location: Kamphaeng Phet 3 Road, Chatuchak (N8 Monchi Air Railway Station & M Chatuchak Park Metro Station)
– Transportation: BTS air railway, MRT subway
– Business hours: 18:00-24:00, Thursday to Sunday (indoor shop, 10:00-22:00, daily)
恰图恰周五夜市:Jatujak Friday Night Market.
– Location: Kamphaeng Phet 2 Rd, Chatuchak (KAM Gampaan Ampi MRT Station)
– Transportation: BTS air railway, MRT subway
– Opening hours: 22:00-06:00, Friday midnight to Saturday morning
The Chatucha Friday Night Market, which opens late on Friday night, is like a warm-up version of the Chatucha Weekend Market, but the time is from late night to early morning when the MRT is closed, and those who want to go there must arrange transportation.
Silom night market: Silom night market
– Location: Sala Daeng Road, Si Lom, Khet Bang Rak, Bangkok (S2 Sara Dang Skytrain Station & M Silom MRT Station)
– Transportation: BTS Air Railway
– Business hours: 18:00-01:00, open daily
Located on both sides of Silom Road, Silom Complex, selling a lot of Thai style clothing and accessories, connected to Pa Peng Night Market, the two can also be mixed together, people who don't like red light districts, remember to stop at Convent Road.
帕彭夜市:Patpong Night Market.Patpong Night Market
– Location: Silom and Surawong Roads, Bangkok (S2 Saradang Skytrain Station)
– Transportation: BTS air railway, MRT subway
– Business hours: 15:00-24:00, daily
Although Papong Night Market is a night market, it is actually one of Bangkok's three major red light districts alongside Cowboy Street and Nana Square, and there are many stalls dedicated to selling tourists.
Convenient lifestyle. Good to be at home in the area night market
The lifestyle night market is characterized by convenient transportation and cheap goods, and the night market is located near the MRT station, and the stalls sell the types and prices of goods, which are acceptable to Bangkok locals, but may not sell well among ordinary tourists. For independent travelers, if you like to be close to local life when traveling, it is very suitable as a target for trying, even if the food taste and product variety are difficult to accept, for the sake of transportation, it is worth arranging to experience in the itinerary.
汇狂(辉煌)夜市:Huai Khwang Night Market.Huai Khwang Night Market
– Location: Pracha Songkhro Rd, Din Daeng, Din Daeng, Bangkok (HUI Huigongwang MRT Station)
– Access: MRT subway
– Business hours: 20:00-05:00, open daily
胜利纪念碑夜市:Victory Point Night Market.Victory Point
– Location: Ratchawithi Rd, Thanon Phaya Thai, Ratchathewi, Bangkok (N3 Victory Monument Skytrain Station)
– Transportation: BTS Air Railway
– Business hours: Open daily
Victory Monument was originally the base camp of Mini Van and bus traffic routes, and it was also the meeting place of the school hospital, driven by the business opportunities of crowds, there were several local shopping malls, and next to the Victory Monument viaduct, there was the Victory Point night market that was lit up at night.
猫头鹰夜市:OWL Night Market.Owl Market
– Location: Chang Wat Nonthaburi Ratchawithi Rd. (S09 Yaek Nonthaburi 1)
– Access: MRT Purple Line subway
– Business hours: 15:00-24:00, open daily
Located opposite the Central Plaza Rattanathibet shopping mall, Owl Night Market is located in the convenient area of the MRT station and shopping mall, offering a variety of street food and groceries, and is a local business district type daily market.
Local business district type. Highly popular night market
The characteristics of the business district type night market are close to the business district and the variety of goods is diverse, it may be close to universities or merchants gathering places, or close to the development of shopping malls, and it has to rely on buses and taxis to get there, and the proportion of tourists is small, but the advantages of the adjacent business district rely on the support of local crowd consumption. For those who are familiar with Bangkok, familiar with buses, or feel that they can communicate well with taxi drivers, it is recommended to give it a try.
城中霓虹夜市:Talad Neon – Downtown Night Market.Neon Market
– Location: Soi 23-29 Phetchaburi Rd, Khwaeng Makkasan, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon (Pratunam)
– Transportation: bus, canal boat, taxi
– Business hours: 16:30-24:00, Wednesday to Sunday
The new night market, which opened on December 1, 2016, is opposite the well-known Pratunam Hainan Chicken Rice, adjacent to The Platinum Fashion Mall of Pratunam Market, and the neon night market is also promoted and developed by the owner of the Platinum Fashion Mall.
Watergate Indy Night Market: The Platinum Indy Night Market
– Location: 813/8 Phetchaburi Rd, Khwaeng Thanon Phaya Thai, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon (Pratunam)
– Transportation: bus, canal boat, taxi
– Business hours: 19:00-23:00, daily
Located on the road in front of The Platinum Fashion Mall opposite Pratunam Market, the Night Market on the road in front of the Market also takes over stalls when the wholesale mall closes in the evening, making the night at Pratunam as lively as the day.
兰甘杏夜市:Ramkhamhaeng Night Market.Photos of Ramkhamhaeng University Night Market
– Location: Bangkapi, Bangkok (Ramkhamhaeng University)
– Transportation: bus, canal boat, taxi
– Business hours: 15:30-22:30, daily
Langan Xing Night Market is located on the business district of Lan Gan Xing University, there are endless indoor shopping malls along Langan Xing Road, there is a considerable number of local consumers, relying on canal fast boats can be easily reached, but you can take a taxi for the return trip at night.
拉玛四路桂喃泰夜市:Atnarong Night Bazaar (Aajnarong).Ajnarong Night Bazaar
– Location: Phra Khanong, Khlong Toei, Bangkok (Bangkok University)
– Transportation: bus, BTS airtrain taxi
– Business hours: 16:00-23:00, daily
Located on the Bangkok University business district, sandwiched between the busy Rama 4th Road and the elevated road, Gui Langtai Night Market is a quiet university business district-type night market, close to E7 Ikamai and E8 Pacanon Rail stations, but both within a kilometre walking distance.
考山路夜市:Khao San Market.Khaosan Road
Location: Khao San Road, Phranakorn, Bangkok
– Transportation: bus, taxi
– Business hours: 15:00-02:00, open daily
Khao San Road is a well-known backpacker base, supported by a large number of tourists, naturally forming a business district that can give birth to night markets, and there are many bars and restaurants loved by Europeans and Americans in addition to travel agencies selling itineraries on both sides of the road.
Chinatown Night Market: China Town
– Location: Yaowarat Rd, Samphanthawong
– Transportation: taxi, bus
– Business hours: Open daily
华马夜市:Hua Mum Market.Corner Market & More
– Location: 11 Kaset-Nawamin Rd, Lat Phrao, Lat Phrao, Bangkok
– Mode of transportation: taxi, MRT + taxi
– Business hours: 18:00-24:00, Tuesday to Sunday
– Online network: Facebook
Huama Night Market, which opened in September 2015, is located opposite The Walk Mall, selling clothing and food that meet the tastes of locals, connected to the Walker Antique Car Market, the two night markets are connected and help each other, and also have the appearance of a small train night market, nearby Liduan Night Market, the fourth generation train night market, you can visit by the way.
查龙四夜市:Chok Chai 4 Night Market.Chokchai Market 4
Location: Chok Chai 4 Road
– Transportation: bus, taxi
– Business hours: Open daily
Major Ratchayothin Night Market
– Location: 1839 Phahonyothin Rd, Lat Yao, Chatuchak, Bangkok
– Transportation: bus, MRT taxi
– Business hours: 17:00-23:00, Tuesday to Sunday
拉差犹辛盒子空间:Box Space Ratchayothin.Box Space Ratchayothin
– Location: 20/126 Ratchadaphisek Road, Chatuchak, Bangkok
– Transportation: MRT + taxi
– Business hours: 10:00-22:00, Monday to Sunday
Also in the style of container combination as the signboard, there are fixed booths open around the clock, plus irregular and holiday activities, the relevant information is planned and announced by the organizer, and you can transfer to the taxi from MRT Tahong Yuqing MRT Station.
Khlong Lod Night Market
– Location: San Chao Pho Sua, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok (Atsadang Road)
– Transportation: bus, taxi
– Business hours: 18:00-24:00, Tuesday to Sunday
Local specialties. Super authentic theme night market
The characteristic night market is characterized by a clear theme but a remote location, and in the case of a remote location, even if the cost of using the stalls is low, if there are no quite unique characteristics, how can it continue to operate. Those who have already visited Bangkok's main night markets are tired of visiting the night market stalls, and if they like to seek further freshness, and are willing to spend more time and money on transportation, they can try to see these super authentic night markets.
卡瑟特纳瓦敏火车夜市:Train Night Market Kaset Nawamin.Kaset-Nawamin Train Night Market
– Location: Nuanchan, Bueng Kum, Bangkok
– Transportation: MRT taxi
– Business hours: 17:00-01:00, Thursday to Sunday
The fourth night market, opened under the name of the Train Night Market, is located in the northeast of Bangkok's city center, with a remote location and no MRT or empty stations nearby, and the stalls and goods are authentic, of course, targeting local people.
理杜安夜市:Liab Duan Night Market.
Location: 510/7 Pradit Manutham Road, Tha Raeng, Bang Khen
– Transportation: taxi, bus
– Business hours: 17:00-02:00, daily
The daily Ridhuin Night Market, located next to the elevated expressway interchange near Don Mueang Airport, is a family-friendly general version with a large-scale transformer installation selling cheap and practical daily necessities and snacks.
暹罗吉普赛夜市:Siam Gypsy Junction Night Market.Siam Gypsy Junction
Location: Bangson Train Station, Bang Sue District, Bangkok
– Transportation: MRT taxi, train
– Business hours: 17:00-01:00, Wednesday to Sunday
The gypsy night market, which is located under the overpass, is similar to the traditional early train night market style, and the stalls are authentic, and the location is actually located next to the railway station, which can be said to be the real train night market with low sightseeing nature.
帕空花市:Pak Khlong Talat.Pak Khlong Talat
– Location: 116 Chakphet Rd, Wang Burapha Phirom, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok
– Transportation: BTS Sky Railway, Chao Phraya River Ferry, taxi, Dudu car
– Business hours: 24 hours, open daily
Located next to Saphan Phut, Phra Klong Flower Market is a themed night market focused on selling flowers, and although it is open 24 hours, it is still most lively from late at night to early in the morning, so that it is time to welcome a large number of flower business opportunities throughout Bangkok during the day.
空佬2号夜市:Klong Lord 2 Market(Southern Market).Klong Tube Market 2
– Location: Chim Phli, Taling Chan, Bangkok
– Transportation: bus, taxi
– Business hours: 18:00-24:00, open daily
Konglao No. 2 Night Market is located next to Xinnan Bus Station, belongs to the authentic and grassroots night market, the scale of the night market and the number of stalls is quite large, almost all locals are shopping, tourists are very few, there are also two floating markets near Dalin River and Kongli Marong, which are quite recommended to visit along the way.
塔瓦那古董车市集:Car Ancient Market @ Tawanna Market.Antique Car Market Tawanna
Location: 3500 Latphrao road Khwaeng Khlong Chan, Khet Bang Kapi
– Transportation: Canal clipper, taxi
– Business hours: 15:00-24:00, Tuesday to Sunday
沃克古董车市集:Talad Rot Boran (Car Ancient Market @ The Walk).The Walk
– Location: Kaset-Nawamin Rd (The Walk)
– Transportation: MRT Taxi
– Business hours: 17:00-24:00, Tuesday to Thursday
Nondy Night Market Dao Khanong
– Location: Thanon Suk Sawat, Khwaeng Chom Thong, Khet Chom Thong, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon
– Transportation: bus, taxi
– Business hours: 17:00-23:00, open daily
The two Indy Night Markets of Lao Kanon and Pratunam not only have the same name but also the same operator, located in the Bangkok Non Kanon area, must cross the Chao Phraya River to reach, there is a Lao Kanon Pier nearby, 3 km south of Talat Phlu Rail Station, located in the southwestern suburbs of Bangkok, with a capacity of 500 stalls and 400 parking spaces, with Bangkok locals as the main customer floor.
Airstrip Night Market: Runway 3119 Night Market Suvarnabhumi
– Location: Thanon Rom Klao, Khwaeng Khlong Sam Prawet, Khet Lat Krabang
– Transportation: bus, taxi
– Business hours: 17:00-24:00, Tuesday to Sunday
Runway 3119 opened in March 2018 to ride the plane boom triggered by the Changcui Cultural and Creative Park, the night market is located near Suvarnabhumi International Airport, where people who arrange to stay overnight in airport transit and surrounding restaurants can take a taxi at night.
暹罗夜市:Phong Phraram Junction(Siam Night Plaza).Yakpong Rama
– Location: Phong Phra Ram Intersection, Bangkok
– Transportation: bus, taxi
– Business hours: 10:00-23:00
The operation and popularity of the stall stalls were tested after the Siam Square Night Market, which was originally located next to the Siam MRT station, was closed and some stalls were relocated under the Phong Phra Ram Intersection viaduct, away from Siam city center.
Pop-up creative: pop-up night market
Irregular night markets can be called pop-up markets, night market hours must be in accordance with the official announcement of Huai, may open at any time, may be terminated at any time, many people love this kind of surprise fun, usually use social networking tools to track the opening date of the market, but tourists must pay attention to update information, so as not to empty the lotus!
Art/Food Box Wenqing Container Market: Art Box / EatBox Bangkok
– Location: Near Air Railway & MRT Station (The venue is announced on the official website)
– Transportation: BTS air railway, MRT subway
– Business hours: 15:00-24:00, Friday to Sunday (The date of the event is announced on the official website)
Oasis Garden Creative Market: Oasis Outdoor Arena and Creative Market
– Location: Jaturatid Road (near RCA's Royal City Boulevard)
– Transportation: MRT subway, Airport Express, Canal Express, taxi
– Business hours: 17:00-24:00, Friday to Sunday (The date of the event is announced on the official website)
The special market, which follows the shape of containers, also focuses on creative goods and restaurants, located opposite the emerging shopping mall Show DC, the market plans a large outdoor performance venue, which can be a venue for events such as Hallyu star concerts, MRT, airport rapid transit, and canal clippers nearby, but the distance is more than one kilometer.
TGIF Flea Market: TGIF Market
– Location: Near the Air Rail MRT Station (The venue is announced on the official website)
– Transportation: BTS Air Railway
– Business hours: Friday to Sunday (The date of the event is announced on the official website)
Sala Daeng Sunday Walking Street @ Silom Road
– Location: Silom Roads, Bangkok (S2 Saradang Skytrain Station)
– Transportation: BTS air railway, MRT subway
– Business hours: 15:00-21:00, Sunday
Xilong Saladang Sunday Night Market is an upgraded version of Xilong Night Market, which will be closed on Sunday afternoon, with more stalls, and it is more comfortable to stroll, but this kind of street closure may not last, and there must be a psychological preparation for shouting at any time.
The Knack Market on Saturday
– Location: 41/1-5 The Jam Factory, Charoennakorn Rd.
– Transportation: Chao Phraya River Clipper, taxi
– Business hours: 16:00-21:00, Saturdays and Sundays (The date of the event is announced on the official website)
Mall attachment type: Stroll along the way to the attached night market
In Bangkok's atmosphere of encouraging creative entrepreneurship, many places have begun to create multi-functional mixed-use creative spaces, which have become markets with different demands, whether it is for tourists to shop, or to create cultural and creative design spaces, or traditional space regeneration projects, night market stalls have become ancillary products, if there is a market that suits your preferences, you can stop by.
拉差当碧沙桑伦夜市:Suan Lum Night Bazaar Ratchadaphisek.Suan Lum Night Bazaar Ratchadaphisek
– Location: 5 Ratchadaphisek Road, Chom Phon, Chatuchak (RAT Ratchadang Bisa MRT Station)
– Access: MRT subway
– Business hours: 24 hours
The night market, which reopened in 2015 under the name of Sang Lun, is no longer the night market next to Lumpini Park, and the location has also been moved to the Ratchadang Bisa subway station, combining supermarkets and fitness venues, which seems to be more like a leisure shopping district.
Mahara Pier Wenchen Market: Tha Maharaj.ท่ามหาราช
– Location: 1/11 Trok Mahathat, Maharaj Road, Phranakorn District, Bangkok (N9 Tha Chang Pier Station)
– Access: Take the Chao Phraya River Boat, disembark at Tha Chang (N9) Pier and walk there.
– Business hours: 10:00-23:00, open daily
Mahara Pier Boon Thanh Market, which opened in March 2015, is located on the banks of the Chao Phraya River, which can be reached by boat, near the Grand Palace and Wat Pho, which is a small riverside market open all day.
畅萃文创园区:ChangChui.Changchui
Location: 460/8 Sirindhorn Road, Bangpld
– Transportation: Bus. taxi
– Business hours: 16:00-23:00, open daily
The biggest feature of Changcui Cultural and Creative Market is the large aircraft in the center of the market, an industrial creative market created with the concept of environmental protection, combined with a multi-functional creative space designed for goods, theater, art, and food, the market is located near the Old South Bus Station in Bangkok, and you can stop by when you go to Mini Van.
Gallery 1919 Historical Cultural and Creative Park: LHONG 1919.ล้ง 1919
– Location: 248 Chiang Mai Rd., Khwaeng Khlong San, Khet Khlong San
– Transportation: BTS air rail + canal ferry. taxi
– Business hours: 08:00-20:00, open daily
Opened in November 2017, Lang 1919 was originally the land of the Prince of Thailand, bought by the family of Qing Dynasty merchants Chen Cihong in 1919 to operate the rice trade, and now it is transformed into a historical and cultural park, showing the history of Chinese immigration in Bangkok with a strong Chinese style, free shuttle boat access at Sathorn Pier and Sri Phaya pier (N3), and can be transferred from BTS to Saphan Taksin (S6). Or walk to the nearest Chinatown.