Day 2 was going to be a long day of shopping as we were going 3 places. From Erawan Shrine, we walked back to Chit Lom station and took BTS to Mo Chit station to Chatuchak. No change of train is required.
Chatuchak Weekend Market
At Mo Chit station, you don't need any directions as everyone will be going to the same place on weekend. Coming out of the station exit 1, follow the crowd and here we are - Chatuchak Weekend Market. Not yet, you need to pass through the row of stalls before reaching.
It is one of the world's largest weekend markets covers an area of 27 acres, divided into 27 Sections, with more than 15,000 booths selling goods from every part of Thailand. Look at the map! I doubt you can read it cos the place is just too large and you will be in a maze of stalls once you enter the small lanes.
It is opened on Saturday and Sunday only, from 9am-6pm. Do come earlier as when comes to noon time, you will be sweating like mad. To maintain your sense of direction, use the clock tower as the landmark. As first-timer to Chatuchak, we stayed close to the main roads, wandered into the smaller lanes when something interests us. Still we think we only see like 10% of the shops only? Haha!
Not many photos here as busy shopping around.
Things were cheap here. It's not easy to bargain though, maybe we were not so good. The discount they gave was miserable, still cheap though! It's a wonderful place for shopping except for the heat and sweating. Wear light and have strong legs. :)
Met many Singaporeans here, you will know when you hear Singlish during shopping and eating. :)
Many food stalls here too. We didn't try a lot as a bit worry about the hygiene, you know the food are just displayed outside.
The green skin orange juice is a must try here. Very sweet. 30baht (~$1.19) for a small bottle.
It rained a while during noon time. We had Mango sticky rice 60baht (~$2.38). Too hungry and ate without taking photos. Because of the rain, we went into shelter and stumbled upon this Noodle soup with Chicken stall that was filled up with customers.
I had to try this for sure! A bowl costs 50baht (~$1.98). One braised drumstick, some knuckles, very QQ noodles and the herbal soup tasted heavenly! I don't even know the location. It was only after I came back and googled and found that it is a popular stall at Section 21 Soi 29 facing Soi 47.
Back at the main road near the chicken noodle soup stall.
Sample drinks to try.
We walked left towards the direction of Kamphaeng Phet MRT Station. Spotted the Indonesian milk tea.
Which is beside the famous coconut ice cream. A bit regret that I did not try it. Why??
After spending like 4 hours plus at Chatuchak, we surrendered to the heat and tired legs and off to another location nearby.
Next: Or Tor Kor Market and Asiatique The Riverfront