Bangkok Night Markets

Major Ratchoyothin Market

This market offers basically the same as Khlong San, but in the northern part of the city. Items on sale are a bit trendier as well, and with the market located next to the Major Ratchoyothin Cinema and IMAX complex, you can catch a flick before or after shopping around. A few bargain shops and eateries are also in the shopping complex.

Opening Hours: 16:00 - 23:00 (every day)
How to get there: The easiest way is to take the MRT subway to Phahonyothin station, catch a tuk-tuk and tell him to take you to 'talat' (market) Major Ratchoyothin. Bus number 543 runs by Major Ratchoyothin, or, just take a taxi from BTS Mo Chit station to the market.

Ratchada Night Bazaar

Ratchada Night Bazaar (formerly Ratchada-Lad Phrao Junction Night Market) is where to find ridiculously-priced trainers, leather bags, shoes, jeans, books, CDs, antiques, furniture, home decorative items, and an assortment of knick-knacks. Although most of the goods are pre-owned, new stuff is also available.

Starting off as a market for second-hand vespas and used classic car parts, it has now grown into a mini showroom for vintage cars and scooters. Browsing inside the market, you can't miss a long stretch of cute vintage motorbikes and scooters waiting to be taken home. Feeling peckish? No worries, there are many food stalls dotted around the venue. A friendly atmosphere and laid-back crowd make this market an interesting alternative to the city's ubiquitous shopping malls.

Opening Hours: Every Saturday from 18:30 to around 02:00
Location: Between the MRT Underground car park and the Lad Phrao Criminal Court building
MRT: Lad Phrao

Sanam Luang / Khlong Lod

This night market, a reincarnation of the one in Sanam Luang, is dedicated to food and second-hand goods. Apart from the usual finds such as T-shirts, clothing, sneakers, fashion accessories and handmade trinkets, you will also find brassware, second-hand guitars, used books, old magazines, remote controlled toys and motorbike parts. Examine the goods very closely before you purchase, as the market is barely lit, or you might be surprised to find out later that they don’t look as cute as when you bought them.

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

Saphan Phut Night Market

Every evening (except Wednesdays) the area around the Memorial Bridge (known amongst Thais as Saphan Plut) on the Rattankosin side of the river is packed with vendors and shoppers trading for apparels and entertainment items include T-shirts, sneakers, jeans, related accessories, DVD’s, CD’s, video games and more.

Some counterfeit brand-name clothing like Ralph Lauren, Armani, Fred Perry as well as creative pieces can be found; plenty of food stalls, too. Bartering is almost not necessary, as the prices are amazingly cheap. The market is popular amongst local teen shoppers. It opens from 17:30 (or later on a rainy day) until around midnight.

Opening Hours: 17:30 – 24:00 (closed on Wednesdays)
Location: The Memorial Bridge or Saphan Phut Chao Phraya pier