18 Most Famous and Exciting Night Markets in Bangkok

The night markets of Bangkok are always considered as enticing 'specialties' that attract tourists when visiting the Land of the Golden Temples. Despite all being markets, each one has its own unique products and characteristics. Therefore, when visiting these markets, you will never feel bored. Today, VNTRIP.VN will list for you the most famous night markets that you can visit in Bangkok.

Famous Night Markets in Bangkok, Thailand

 Chatuchak Night Market on Fridays

• Location: BTS Mo Chit station or Kampheng Phet MRT station
• Opening hours: From 9 PM to 3 AM every Friday.

Where is the Bangkok night market? (Photo: ST)

Firstly, you can visit the Chatuchack Friday market, which is always bustling with people on weekends. An interesting thing you can notice right in the name of this market is that although it opens on weekends, it is only on Friday evenings that it is the busiest, while Saturdays and Sundays are a bit quieter. Moreover, there are plenty of eateries, restaurants, cafes, and bars around the market, which attract even more people, especially students on weekends. They come here to shop and dine in large numbers.

Khaosan Shopping

• Location: Khao San Road.
• Opening hours: From 3 PM to 2 AM, every day of the week.

Khaosan district (Photo: ST)

The central area of Khaosan is always a favorite spot for many travelers. Hence, when you come here, you can meet many tourists from various countries. There are plenty of high-quality, diverse products available here, and you can buy many unique items for personal use or as gifts for your loved ones. Moreover, when visiting this Bangkok night market, you can enjoy some incredibly enticing street food snacks.

Khlong Thom Market – flashlight market

• Location: Intersection of Chao Kamrop and Worachak streets.
• Opening hours: Saturday and continuing at 5 PM on Sunday.

Khlong Thom Market – flashlight market (Photo: ST)

When mentioning this market area, many people might mistakenly think it's a market specializing in flashlights. However, the name originates from years ago when this market area had no electric lights, and those who shopped here had to rely on the light of flashlights. Nowadays, it has become a place specializing in selling jewelry, antique items, and there are also many stalls selling various products from shoes, clothes to modern electronic gadgets.

Patpong Night Market

• Location: About a 5-minute walk from Sala Daeng BTS station
• Opening hours: 6 PM – 1 AM, from Tuesday to Sunday.

Patong Night Market (Photo: ST)

If you come here during the day, you will see this area is just like any other typical market. But around 6 PM, everything transforms into souvenir stalls and some food vendors selling snacks. Moreover, besides the shopping stalls, there are also numerous massage parlors, bars, and karaoke joints, making it reminiscent of a red-light district in Thailand. Many joke that visiting Bangkok without stopping by Patong Night Market is a missed opportunity.

ASIATIQUE

• Location: Chareonkrung Soi 74-76
• Opening hours: from 5 PM – 2, 3 AM

ASIATIQUE night market combined with shopping center (Photo: ST)

More than just a night market, ASIATIQUE is a shopping center. This unique combination brings visitors here a very fresh feeling. With a scale of over 1,500 fashion stores and more than 40 restaurants. Here, you can leisurely stroll around, explore the shops selling various products, and then enjoy delicious Thai cuisine at the restaurants here.

Rod Fai 1 Market – Srinakarin

• Location: Srinakarin Soi 51 (behind Seacon Square).

• Opening hours: 5 PM – 12 AM, operates from Thursday to Sunday

Rod Fai 1 Market – Srinakarin Road (Photo: ST)

Rod Fai 1 Market has long been an attractive shopping destination for locals and foreign tourists alike. The land area for constructing this market is very large, so it is considered the largest night market in Bangkok. With such a large scale, the variety of goods is also extremely diverse. In addition to the common items sold at other markets, here you can find beautiful furniture or adorable pets.

JJ Green Market

• Location: 1 Kamphaeng Phet 3, Chatuchak.
• Opening hours: From 5 PM – 1 AM, Saturdays and Sundays.

JJ Green Market in Bangkok (Photo: ST)

If you love hunting for cheap second-hand items or even antiques, then you definitely shouldn't miss JJ Green Market. Here, you'll find mostly second-hand items, accompanied by a variety of food stalls where many people come to enjoy. The market offers a wide range of old items from phones, vintage watches to musical instruments, and even cars... Due to this diversity, there are always many people coming and going, engaging in buying and selling activities.

ROT BORAN Market

• Opening hours: 5 PM to 2-3 AM, Tuesdays and Thursdays weekly

Upon arriving at this market, you'll surely be captivated by the unique space it offers. All the stalls here are set up from old cars or vans. This market specializes in selling vintage items ranging from jewelry, furniture, to lucky charms, creating a distinctive vibe. Nearby, there's a large, serene lake, adding a cool and refreshing atmosphere to the market.

Saphan Phut Night Market

• Location: Memorial Bridge or Saphan Phut Pier, Chao Phraya River.
• Opening hours: From 5:30 PM to midnight every day except Sunday.

Saphan Phut Night Market (Photo by ST)

Near the Memorial Bridge (also known as Saphan Plut) is a bustling area where trading activities frequently take place. Over time, it has become a renowned market in Bangkok. Here, you can find a variety of items such as shirts, jeans, fashion accessories... There are many fashion items imitating famous brands available here. Therefore, this place attracts many students who are fashion enthusiasts.

Suan Lum – Ratchada Night Market

• Location: Ratchada-Lad Prao.
• Opening hours: 4 PM – 12 AM, every day of the week.

Suan Lum Night Market – Ratchada (Photo by ST)

This market is situated on Ratchada Road, conveniently accessible via Lad Phrao MRT station. Upon exiting the train, it's just a short walk to Suan Lum Market. Currently boasting 1,800 stalls, predominantly offering clothing, footwear, and food, Suan Lum was temporarily closed until 2015 before reopening its doors. It has since regained its vibrant atmosphere, drawing in numerous tourists. Suan Lum seems to have reclaimed its rightful place.

Major Ratchoyothin Night Market

• Opening hours: 4 PM – 11 PM, every day of the week

Major Ratchoyothin Night Market (Photo by ST)

Getting to this location is quite straightforward. If you're coming from afar, you can take the train to Phahonyothin station and then continue by tuk-tuk to reach this market. Alternatively, taking a bus or taxi is also very convenient. Upon arrival, you'll find this area quite similar to Khlong San, but with a keen eye, you'll notice that the merchandise here is of higher quality and more fashionable. After exploring and shopping here, you can also visit the IMAX center or catch a movie at the Major Ratchoyothin cinema, which is very entertaining.

Sukhumvit – Nana Area

• Address: Sukhumvit Soi 2-12 and Soi 3-15
• Opening hours: 11 AM – 10:30 PM, every day of the week.

Sukhumvit – Nana Area (Photo by ST)

Similar to other markets, this market offers a wide range of products such as clothing, shoes, and eye-catching souvenirs that you can buy as gifts for your loved ones. Although this market may not be as conveniently located or bustling as others, visiting here will expose you to people from various walks of life. That's the allure and uniqueness of Sukhumvit.

Khlong Lod Market

• Address: Ratchadamnoen Klang Road.
• Opening hours: 6 PM – 12 AM daily.

Khlong Lod Area (Khlong Lod Night Market) (Photo by ST)

If you visit Bangkok night markets and miss out on this market, you'll surely regret it. This market offers many fascinating things to explore. Here, you'll find plenty of stalls selling second-hand items and food. There are many items here that are still new and in good condition, so you might want to try choosing and buying some. Nowadays, this market is bustling with buyers and sellers, so its area is gradually expanding to accommodate more people.

Silom Walking Street

• Address: Silom Road (Sala Daeng BTS).
• Opening hours: 3 PM – 10 PM, every Sunday.

Silom Walking Street (Photo by ST)

You can imagine this street as similar to Nguyen Hue Walking Street in Saigon or the walking street by the lake in Hanoi. However, its operating hours are quite short, only from 3 PM to 10 PM, and it only happens on Sundays. But perhaps because of this limitation, this street is always a popular destination attracting many people. Besides strolling and enjoying the street view, this place is also famous as a food paradise, offering delicious and authentic Thai dishes.

Liab Duan

• Opening hours: 5 PM – 2 AM, every day of the week.

Liab Duan Bangkok, Thailand (Photo by ST)

Located quite far from the city center, adjacent to a highway, Liab Duan Night Market offers a wide range of souvenirs and fashion accessories. Here, you can find beautiful G-shock watches, or fashion items from brands like Gucci, Louis Vuitton... but they are all knockoffs. Additionally, you can still choose affordable items labeled “Made in Thailand” here.

Rod Fai 2 – Ratchada

• Location: Ratcadaphisek Road (next to Esplanade shopping center).
• Opening hours: 6 PM – 12 AM, from Thursday to Sunday

Roi Fai 2 in Bangkok (Photo by ST)

Following the success of Rod Fai 1, Rod Fai 2 was opened to continue that success. Indeed, this second Rod Fai night market in Bangkok has achieved that goal. With a shopping space retaining classic features but with an ever-increasing diversity of items, visitors here can enjoy delicious street food at very affordable prices.

Neon Fest

• Location: Intersection of Wireless Road and Rama 4, southeast of Lumpini Park.
• Opening hours: 5 PM - 12 AM, Thursday to Sunday.

Neon Fest Night Market (Photo by ST)

This market area has been built, dismantled, and finally relocated to its current position on Rama 4 Road. It's attracting a lot of attention, especially from young people, because it offers a very unique space created from giant containers. Not only is it a lively shopping destination, but the atmosphere is further enhanced by the presence of energetic music performances for everyone visiting the market.

SIAM GYPSY JUNTION

• Opening hours: 6 PM – 1 AM, from Wednesday to Sunday

SIAM GYPSY JUNTION (Photo by ST)

A relatively new market in Bangkok, Siam Gypsy Junction is gradually attracting a large number of visitors for sightseeing and shopping. Particularly, if you're fond of vintage style, this is the shopping paradise for you. From the stalls to the products sold here, everything carries a vintage vibe with a rural touch. However, a downside of this market is that all traffic and trading activities are located on one street, so you need to be careful when strolling around for shopping.

Above are some of the famous night markets in Bangkok that VNTRIP.VN has compiled. These markets always have something very enticing for anyone visiting for sightseeing or shopping. So, if you get the chance to travel to this city, you can visit the mentioned markets. There will be plenty of interesting things waiting for you to explore here.