Chatuchak Shopping

Or Tor Kor Market

Or Tor Kor is a super clean fresh market, similar to an open-aired supermarket, and with prices only a bit cheaper. The market's highlights include imported fruits, along with prized domestic fruits from Rayong and other nearby provinces. There is also a small food court selling delicious Thai foods, although at a slightly higher price than most places. The Chatuchak Market plant section is directly across the road, and can also be explored if you come on a Wednesday, Thursday, or any weekend. 

The market is a nice place to stroll around and take in the colourful array of fruit, or to purchase an impressive assortment of fruit for some special occasion; unfortunately, there aren't too many bargains to be had. If you have the time, an option might be to take a taxi (15 minutes) or bus (30 minutes) up Phahonyotin Road to Saphan Mai market. A wider variety of meat, clothing, and other items at cheaper prices, and an altogether more interesting market, await.

Union Mall Bangkok

Strategically located opposite the ever-busy Central Lad Prao, Union Mall caters especially for a younger crowd, mainly university students, young office workers and those who find Central Lad Prao too expensive and Chatuchak Weekend Market too hot. Union Mall stands eight storeys tall with a total area of 150,000 square metres, housing over 1,000 retail shops. It boasts easy access from the MRT Phahon Yothin station, an international food court, a myriad of fast food chains, entertainment areas, tutorial schools, a fitness centre and a supermarket.

The open-air market just outside the air-conditioned mall is also worth a browse (open everyday from 17:00 onwards). You'll find an interesting range of clothing items, bags, shoes, and fashion accessories at affordable prices.

Opening Hours: 10:00 - 22:00
Location: Lad Prao Intersection, opposite Central Lao Prao
MRT: Phahon Yothin