Night Markets That Will Mesmerize You When Visiting Bangkok

Exploring Bangkok at night isn't just about vibrant bars or steamy sex shows, but also about the bustling night markets that will captivate you as soon as you step foot in them.

Night Markets That Will Mesmerize You When Visiting Bangkok

Join Mytour to discover the night markets you definitely must visit when traveling to Bangkok!

1. Asiatique

If you're looking for a place that combines both a shopping mall and a night market, then Asiatique is the ideal choice. This entertainment area opens at 5 p.m., featuring 1,500 shops and over 40 restaurants for you to choose from. Asiatique is located by the Chao Phraya River, and you can get here by boat. It's divided into various zones, each with its own distinctive charm, such as the vintage clothing area or the designer goods section...

Note: Asiatique opens from 5 p.m. to midnight. The best way to reach Asiatique is by boat. Travelers can take the Skytrain to Saphan Taksin station, then walk to the riverside and board a boat at BTS Thaksin pier, which takes about 15 minutes. Boats from Saphan Taksin station to Asiatique operate from 4:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. It's advisable to avoid taxis due to frequent traffic jams on the route to Asiatique.

2. Chatuchak Weekend Market

Chatuchak, which means 'weekend market' in Thai, only gathers every Saturday and Sunday. Established since the 1940s, after many changes, it now sits on an area of over 1 km² on Phahonyothin Road, in the heart of Bangkok. Chatuchak is indeed a shopping paradise for weekend visitors to Bangkok.

This is a renowned shopping spot for Thais and tourists alike. People from all corners of Thailand flock here to shop and resell goods in local stores. It's estimated that around 200,000 people visit here every weekend, with 30% being tourists.

Note: At Chatuchak, if you like something and find the price reasonable, buy it immediately, as you'll hardly find the same store again. To get to Chatuchak, travelers can take the Skytrain to Mo Chit station or the underground train (MRT) to Chatuchak Park.

Operating hours: Friday: 6 p.m. – midnight; Saturday and Sunday: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

3. Khao San Night Market

Khao San Road night market is where every backpacker can find all the typical Thai items such as Thai dishes, hoodies, or other souvenirs. Khao San Road night market is open 24/7. Food stalls will be open in the morning to serve travelers, but as the sun sets, the music starts playing and the street becomes lively until 11 p.m.

4. Silom – Patpong Night Market

During the day, Silom is just a trading area, but at night it turns into a tourist hub with temporary shops set up on both sides of the street, mainly selling souvenirs and jewelry accessories.

Parallel to Silom is Patpong, a famous shopping and entertainment area that many people often say if you haven't been to Patpong, you haven't really experienced Bangkok. This red-light district is home to over 100 bars, massage parlors, karaoke... and a bustling night market with a variety of souvenir items.

Silom extends from the Dusit Thani hotel at the corner of Dusit Thani Road to the Charoenkrung Road riverside. Take the Skytrain to Sala Daeng station and get off at the middle section of the road.

Note: Silom street vendors only operate from around 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. from Tuesday to Sunday, while Patpong red-light district stays open until 2 a.m. every day of the week.

5. Ratchadapisek Night Market

Ratchadapisek remains a hidden gem of Bangkok for travelers and foreigners visiting the city. Only open on Friday and Saturday evenings, Ratchadapisek night market boasts rows of shops selling special items, especially vintage items, at very affordable prices. Here, you can find many rare and vintage items such as old cameras, vinyl records, turntables, rotary dial phones, car parts, old bicycles, even the first editions of famous Thai books...

Note: To get to Ratchadapisek, travelers take the underground train (MRT) to Ratchadapisek station and exit at gate number 2, then turn left and walk a few minutes, you'll see the market.

6. Rot Fai Night Market

Located in the Prawet district in the southeast of Bangkok, Rot Fai is one of the most impressive night markets in Bangkok. As night falls, you can clearly feel the vibrancy of the market with colorful stalls of green, red, purple, yellow... The sounds of laughter, bargaining, and footsteps of both locals and tourists fill the market.

Imbued with classical charm and artistic flair, Talad Rot Fai Night Market has also become a favorite backdrop for many photographers. Besides shopping, you should also try the Bangkok street food along the market or enjoy a cup of coffee at cafes designed with recycled materials.

Note: The market operates from 2 p.m. to midnight on Saturdays and Sundays.

By San San (Source: Bangkok.com)

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Reference: Mytour Travel Guide