Night Shopping in Bangkok

It’s true what they say; Bangkok never sleeps. You never quite managed to get all your shopping done during the day, fear not, Bangkok has a wealth of night markets and shopping hot spots scattered around the city open until the early hours. Here we take you on a quick tour of the best places to pick up a bargain in Bangkok. And remember, in the markets haggling is expected, so you should try your best to get the price down by around 30 percent!




Suan Lum Night Bazaar
An excellent night market in central Bangkok is Suan Lum Night Bazaar, close to Lumpini Park. The market is like a stripped down version and wide aisles the night bazaar is easy to walk around. It is also a fraction of the size of Chatuchak meaning that you can spend a pleasant evening her and see everything. The stalls sell everything from clother to souvenirs, furniture and interior deor, and CDs. There are also several restaurants and beer gardens plus a huge open air food court selling a wide variety of Thai and international cuisine. A large stage at the end of the food court is the venue for a host of live music acts making this a great place for an enjoyable night out.
Getting there: the easiest way to Suan Lum Night Bazaar is on the MRT underground. Get off at Lumpini station and then follow signs to the night market exit.


Silom Road & Patpong
It seems that everyone has heard about Patpong, Bangkok’s infamous red-light district. Less well-knoen to first time visitors, however, is that the two roads, Patpong 1 and Patpong 2 and Silom Road are the location of a night market. Every evening from about 6 p.m. vendors set up stalls to sell their wares until beyond midnight. Here you can buy cheap souvenirs and much more. You’ll find everything from counterfeit designer watches, shoes, t-shirts, silk, DVDs and CDs, and arts and crafts, The market stretches the length of Silom Road and is easily reached by alighting at the Sala Daeng BTS Skytrain station.
Nana Market
Another good night market selling the usual array of fake clothing, watches, DVDs and giftware is along


Nana Market
Another good night market selling the usual array of fake clothing, watches, DVDs and giftware is along




Khao San Road
Khao San Road is the backpacker haven of Southast Asia. It is located a ten minute walk from Bangkok’s historic Banglamphu district near the Grand Palace. Although backpackers have traditionally been drawn to the area because of cheap accommodation, Khao San Road is also known for its vibrant night market, restaurants and bars. The area is also gradually moving up market and attracting a good mix of visitors, not just backpackers. The road is full of pedestrians 24 hours a day and lined stalls selling food, gifts, DVDs, CDs and clothing. Khao San Road also attracts young Thais in search of a bargain.





Talat Pak Khlong & Saphan Phut Market
Talat Pak Khlong is one of Bangkok’s biggest markets for wholesale produce. Here you can buy fresh fruits and vegetables but it is mainly known for flowers. The market is located around Chak Phet Street and its side-streets. Strategically located by the river, boats arrive at Pak Khlong Pier at night loaded with flowers and produce, and trucks roll into the area and block the main street and side-streets. By 2 a.m. trade is well under way and the market is heaving with buyers and sellers. The array of beautiful blooms is simply stunning: the air a heady mix of perfume. The market is one of the best places in the city to take pictures.





Khlong Tom
To experience the bustle and congestion of a real Asian market head to Khlong Thom in Chinatown. Located near to Mahachak Road and Soi Chong Chareon Phanit, the market is heaving every evening with shoppers browsing an array of electrical goods, tools, spare car parts, knock-off software, DVDs and CDs, antiques and much more. It has a real old-fashioned flea market feel to it. Even if there is nothing that takes your fancy for sale, you’ll love the energy of this unique market
Getting there: the most convenient way to get Chinatown is to travel on the underground to Hualampong Station and then get a tuk-tuk or taxi.