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Chatuchak Weekend Market Bangkok | The World’s Biggest Weekend Market

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👁️ 1K views📅 13 years ago⏱️ 5:43
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Veteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

lucky for Steve we've never discovered this area before

nobody leaves cha Chu without buying at least something

I can just take walking inside the market for so long before I'm completely claustrophobic

if you don't come with a backpack you're going to end up buying one of these bags made out of rice bags for all your purchases

Creator's Tips & Advice

persevere with taxi drivers who may not use the meter
come early morning before the heat turns brains to mush
bring a backpack for purchases

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

heat and humiditysit in a steam bath for an hour to prepare for year-round heat and humidity
claustrophobia in crowded marketstake breaks and explore perimeter stalls to avoid feeling overwhelmed

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the best time to visit Chatuchak Weekend Market for bargains?
QHow do you handle taxi drivers in Bangkok?

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http://www.TravelsWithSheila.com If you've never visited Bangkok, sit in a steam bath for an hour to prepare for year-round heat and humidity. Ready? Then let's visit the always fun Chatuchak Weekend Market, one of my favorites with always something new to see and buy; known as the "World's Biggest Weekend Market." We usually come in early morning before the heat turns brains to mush, but staff at Royal Princess Larn Luang Hotel said that late Sunday afternoon is the best time for bargains; sellers want to pack up and go home! Chow down on energy bars before attempting this "mother of them all." I have never had enough energy to see one quarter of the approximately 10,000 stalls arranged in color-coded sections selling handicrafts, plants, pets, "antiques," books, furniture, and clothes. Beware of pickpockets, and when  you get lost, and you WILL get lost, just ask someone to point in the right direction. We did manage to walk the entire perimeter outside Chatuchak where the supposed unique, and antique dealers sit and marveled at what were either crocodile or alligator heads for sale. Who would buy, or even need, one of those? Please don't forget to Subscribe Share and Like. Thanks.