As you may know, Chatuchak Weekend Market, which is renowned as being one of the largest and most comprehensive weekend markets in the world, opens only on weekends. However, not many people know that it partially opens on Friday night when one of the best night markets in Bangkok - Chatuchak Friday Night Market takes place in the area.
Chatuchak Market Friday Night
Chatuchak on Friday Night is different from Chatuchak Weekend Market as at night wholesale clothing and fashion products are mainly sold. You can expect to pay a lower price if buying in large quantities as many vendors here offer wholesale deals.
Where else could you expect to buy a bag for 100 THB?
Clothing of various styles can be found at Chatuchak Friday Night Market.
Even if most of the market is dedicated to clothes, shoes, bags and accessories, some of the vendors are selling souvenirs as well.
To get a better idea, what is worth to buy in Thailand, check an extended list of the best Thailand souvenirs.
Chatuchak Friday Night Market is not the place that you would visit just for eating but still there are plenty of eateries open at night. Here you will mainly find stalls serving Thai street food at really affordable prices. However, if trying various Thai food delicacies is the main reason for visiting night market, you should better visit some of the other night markets in Bangkok.
In the past, the night market was taking place only near the Gate 3 between 16 and 21 sections. However, once the night market has become more famous between locals and started to attract more sellers, Chatuchak Friday Night Market has expanded and currently occupies a large area of Chatuchak Market - from section 8 to 26.
Chatuchak Friday Night Market Opening Hours
The night market opens only one day a week on Friday night and lasts until Saturday morning. The sellers start to open their shops from 21:00 and the night market fully opens just after 22:00. The recommended time for coming here is after 23:00. The shops are open and really busy up until about 07:00 in the morning.
If you want to find a place for walking and shopping on Friday, you can experience late night shopping here.
How to get to Chatuchak Friday Night Market
Getting to Chatuchak Market is easy as you can use different types of Bangkok public transportation for getting there.
By BTS
Take BTS SkyTrain to Mo Chit Station (Exit 1).
By MRT
Take MRT Metro to Kamphaeng Phet Station (Exit 2).
By Bus
There are plenty of Bangkok bus routes serving Chatuchak market area.
To the bus stop in front of Chatuchak Park (Phaholyothin Road) you can take:
- Regular Bus No. 3, 8, 27, 28, 44, 52, 77, 96, 104, 108, 122, 126, 145 and 182
- Air Con Bus No. 3, 28, 29, 34, 39, 44, 59, 63, 77, 104, 126, 134,138, 145 and 502
To the bus stop in front of Chatuchak Gate 1 (Kamphaeng Phet 2 Road) you can take:
- Regular Bus No. 26, 77, 96, 104, 122, 134, 136, 138, 145, 157 and 182
- Air Con Bus No. 77,134, 138, 145, 157, 509, 517, 529 and 536
By Taxi
Taking Bangkok taxi is the most convenient way for getting to Chatuchak Friday Night Market. As the night market starts really late, taking a taxi might be your only reasonable way for getting back to your hotel after shopping.
Tips
If Friday is not included in your visit and this night market is out of consideration, you still have plenty of options for late night shopping in Bangkok at some other of the best night markets in Bangkok.
Discover the beauty of Bangkok by night, and visit sites that most tourists only see during the daytime. Zip through the streets of Bangkok in the back of a tuk-tuk and stop to try some delicious food and drinks on this popular Bangkok Markets, Temples and Food Night Tour by Tuk Tuk.
Chatuchak is one of the best areas to stay in Bangkok that is a bit out of the center but at the same time it's well-connected with the downtown. If you are looking for the best place to stay in the area, check best hotels near Chatuchak Weekend Market.
