Top 10 Night Markets in Bangkok

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Jodd Fairs is great fun to explore after dark in Bangkok.

When the sun goes down, Bangkok really comes to life. The city's nocturnal nature is best summed up by its many popular night markets, where travelers can explore the city's treasures after dark. From street food and boutique clothes to vintage toys, and even some reclaimed airplanes - there's always something new and amazing to discover.
If you're one of the city's many nighthawks, take flight with our top 10 night markets in Bangkok.

Chatuchak Friday Night Market, Chatuchak

As the name suggests, Bangkok's biggest and best-known night market is a great place to visit on Friday nights. Here you'll find everything from homeware and gardening supplies to pets' accessories, bars, and restaurants. Enjoy the chilled and friendly atmosphere, while rubbing shoulders with Bangkok's young crowd of uni students and creative types.

Opening hours: Fridays, 9pm - 3am
Address: Chatuchak Park, Kamphaeng Phet 2 Rd, Chatuchak, Bangkok 10900
Nearest hotel: Boutique Poo-Yai Lee @BP Place

Patpong Night Market, Silom

Always busy and bustling, Patpong Night Market is one of Bangkok's most popular shopping stops - not least because the local area is home to loads of great hotels and nightlife (including one of the city's famous red-light districts). Head here for some cool souvenirs, including t-shirts, bags, belts, sandals, and accessories at great prices.

Opening hours: Daily, 5pm - midnight
Address: 1 Patpong Rd, Suriyawong, Bang Rak, Bangkok 10500
Nearest hotel: Wall Street Inn, Bangkok

 Chatuchak Night Market

Bangkok's Chatuchak Night Market contains all kinds of interesting items and oddities.

Jodd Fairs, Huai Khwang

Previously known as Train Night Market Ratchada, this fantastic attraction recently moved to a new location, near Central Plaza Grand Rama. Home to delicious street food, clothing and accessories, handicrafts, vintage items and furniture, the market also has open-air bars and loads of Instagram-friendly hotspots to explore. To get there, take the MRT to station Rama 9 Exit. 2, then walk via the shopping mall to the market.

Opening hours: Daily, 11am - midnight
Address: Rama IX Rd, Huai Khwang, Bangkok 10310
Nearest hotel: Grand Fortune Hotel Bangkok (SHA Plus+)

Asiatique, Bang Kho Laem

Located around 10 minutes from Saphan Taksin BTS station, Asiatique is home to around 1,500 boutiques and 40 restaurants, along with plenty of other attractions and entertainments. From shopping and night bazaars to cabarets and beautiful riverside views, this is an absolute must.

Opening hours: Daily, 4pm - midnight
Address: 2194 Charoenkrung Road, Wat Phraya Krai, Bang Kho Laem, Bangkok 10120
Nearest hotel: The Sunreno Hotel

street food

Bangkok night markets are a great place to discover the city's famous street food culture (source: Lisheng Chang / Unsplash).

Khlong Thom Market, Pomprapsattruphai

Just down the road from the 3-storey Khlong Thom Center, Khlong Thom is a Chinese market that's famed for its crowded stalls and eclectic stock. Here you can find everything from DVDs and spare car parts to children's toys and adult videos. Great for bargains, oddities, and second-hand knick-knacks.

Opening hours: Saturdays, 5pm - 1am
Address: Worachak, Samphanthawong, Pomprapsattruphai, Bangkok 10110
Nearest hotel: The Prince Palace Hotel (SHA Plus+)

Khaosan Road, Phra Nakhon

Vibrant, varied and occasionally vulgar, the Khaosan is Bangkok's hub of backpacker essentials. A great place to explore your curiosities and indulge those temptations, there's plenty of great street food stalls, bars, tattoo parlors, restaurants, cabaret shows, drugstores, travel agents and bookstores. Everything you could ever need, and plenty more besides.

Opening hours: Daily, 3pm - 2am
Address: Khao San Road, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200
Nearest hotel: Time Sabai 134 Hostel

Box Space Ratchayothin Night Market, Chatuchak

Situated close to the Major Ratchoyothin Cinema and IMAX complex, this trendy and chic night market is a fun place to explore or find a bargain. To get there, take the MRT to Phahonyothin station, then catch a tuk to "talat" (market).

Opening hours: Monday - Friday, 6am to midnight; Saturday - Sunday 10am to midnight
Address: 20/126 Ratchadaphisek Rd, Chatuchak, Bangkok 10900
Nearest hotel: Northgate Ratchayothin Hotel

street food

Patpong market is home to some excellent street food and surrounded by some of Bangkok's best nightlife.

Artbox Bangkok, Khlong Toei

Also known as Artbox Thailand, this funky and friendly pop-up market in Chuvit Garden features a wide array of stalls set up in shipping containers. With live music, fairy lights, artworks, and fashion accessories by local designers, this is a trendy and laidback place to explore in the evenings.

Opening hours: Daily, 4pm until midnight
Address: Chuvit Garden, Sukhumvit 10 Alley, Khlong Toei, Bangkok 10110
Nearest hotel: S Box Sukhumvit Hotel

Rod Fai Market 1, Srinagarindra Road

This open-air bazaar on the city's eastern edge is a treasure trove for vintage apparel and funky antiques. From clothing and old vinyl records to games, furniture and pop art, this night market on the Srinagarindra Road is a great night out and a trip down memory lane.

Opening hours: Thursday - Sunday, 5pm to 1am
Address: 51 Srinagarindra Road, Nong Bon, Prawet, Bangkok 10250
Nearest hotel: BM Mansion

Chang Chui Bangkok Plane Night Market, Bang Phlat

From the enormous husk of a Tristar airliner to the collection of urban art made from scrap metal, this unique market embodies so much of what makes a night market in Bangkok wonderful. One of the most eye-catching modern markets in Bangkok, this fascinating bazaar is well worth a visit.

Opening hours: Thursday - Tuesday, 4pm to 11pm
Address: 460/8 Sirindhorn Rd, Bang Phlat, Bangkok 10700
Nearest hotel: Cana Boutique Hotel (SHA Certified)

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FAQ About Night Market in Bangkok

  • What is the biggest night market in Bangkok?

    Bangkok's biggest, and arguably most famous night market is Chatuchak Weekend Market. Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, it draws almost half a million people to its 15,000 stalls.


  • Where can I find the best street food in Bangkok?

    The best places to find street food in Bangkok are the popular night markets like Ratchada Train Market, Chatuchak Weekend Market and Srinakarin Train Market.


  • Is Chatuchak Friday Night Market only open on Friday?

    Bangkok's Chatuchak Friday Night Market opens just one day a week, on Friday, but lasts through to Saturday morning. Stalls begin to open around 9pm. The best time to visit is after 11 pm


  • How do I get to Chatuchak Night Market?

    Take the the Skytrain (BTS) to Mo Chit station, getting off at exit number 1. Next, follow the crowds until you see rows of canvas stalls selling clothes. Head to the right and you'll see a small entrance that leads into the clothing section of the market.


  • Can you haggle for a better price in Bangkok's night markets?

    Definitely. In fact, bargaining and bartering for a better deal is all part of the experience when shopping at markets in Bangkok. The first number offered is rarely the true price, especially in touristy areas like the Khao San Road, Silom or Chatuchak Market.


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