Khlong Lod Night Market in Bangkok

Khlong Lod Market Highlights

The Khlong Lod Market scene is rather disorganized, but this adds to its appeal. Instead of rows of vendors, it’s more like a labyrinth where you just get lost in a complex maze of product displays. Under dim lights and parasols, merchandise is displayed in no particular order or category.

Alongside clothing and shoes, you have books, old radios, motorcycle parts, remote-controlled toys and electric guitars. Drinks stands, snacks and grilled meat skewers vendors are randomly wedged in between. Then there are the usual finds, such as T-shirts, sneakers, fashion accessories and handmade trinkets. Some vendors have a little bit of everything, as long as it’s used and still sellable.

Good to Know about Khlong Lod Market

The market can get very crowded, particularly during festivals and special days such as Loy Krathong, Father’s Day or New Year. It’s important that you watch your belongings very closely. Keep your wallet in a safe place and wear your backpack forwards, just to be safe.

Although prices are already very cheap, you could still try to bargain down further as sometimes vendors bump up the price at the sight of a foreigner. But if you see something you really like, just buy it on the spot. Khlong Lod Market is the kind of place that you go in one end and exit the other, so you might not come back to the same stall later. Or even if you try to go back, chances are high that you won’t find it.

Also, examine the goods very closely before you buy anything as the market is barely lit, and you might be surprised to find out later that your purchase isn’t as appealing under brighter lights.

Opening Hours: 18:00-midnight
Location: From Rattanakosin Hotel on Ratchadamnoen Klang Road