For budget-conscious shoppers, here are ten affordable markets in Bangkok:
1. **Chatuchak Weekend Market**
With over 8,000 shops, this market has everything from food to pets and home decor.
**Location:** Kamphaeng Phet 2 Road, Chatuchak
**How to get there:** Take the BTS to Mo Chit station or the MRT to Chatuchak Park station.
**Opening hours:**
- Saturday and Sunday: 9 AM - 6 PM
- Friday: 6 PM - 12 AM
- Wednesday and Thursday (only plant shops): 7 AM - 6 PM
2. **Union Mall**
Just a stop away from the Chatuchak market, this mall specializes in beauty and fashion items.
**Location:** 1 Khwaeng Chumphon, Khet Chatuchak
**How to get there:** Take the BTS to Mo Chit station or the MRT to Phahon Yothin station.
**Opening hours:** 11 AM - 10 PM
3. **Platinum Fashion Mall**
This mall offers a wide range of clothing and accessories with over 1,300 shops spread across six floors.
**Location:** 222 Petchburi Rd, Khwaeng Thanon Phetchaburi, Khet Ratchathewi
**How to get there:** Take the BTS to Ratchathewi or Chidlom station and walk for 10 minutes.
**Opening hours:** 9 AM - 8 PM
4. **Talad Rot Fai Srinakarin Night Market**
Known as the "Train Market," this is the most affordable among the three train markets, specializing in car parts, motorcycle parts, and toys.
**Location:** Soi Srinagarindra 51, Khwaeng Nong Bon, Khet Prawet
**How to get there:** Take the BTS to Udomsuk station and walk a bit further.
**Opening hours:** Thursday to Sunday: 5 PM - 1 AM
5. **Pantip Plaza**
This plaza sells electronics, from MP3 players to laptops and smartphones.
**Location:** New Phetchaburi Road, Ratchathewi
**How to get there:** Take the BTS to Ratchathewi station.
**Opening hours:** 10 AM - 9 PM
6. **MBK Shopping Center**
Popular among both locals and tourists, this market offers a wide range of products similar to Chatuchak Weekend Market.
**Location:** Pathum Wan
**How to get there:** Take the BTS to National Stadium stop and walk a bit.
**Opening hours:** 10 AM - 10 PM
7. **Sampeng Market**
Great for buying souvenirs like keychains, jewelry, and traditional Thai clothing. It's also close to Chinatown.
**Location:** Khwaeng Chakkrawat, Khet Samphanthawong
**How to get there:** Take the BTS to Saphan Taksin station, then take a boat to Tha Ratchawong.
**Opening hours:** 24 hours
8. **Pratunam Market**
This market is known for wholesale clothing, bags, shoes, and beauty products.
**Location:** Thanon Phaya Thai, Ratchathewi
**How to get there:** Take the BTS to Chit Lom station.
**Opening hours:** 10 AM - 8 PM
9. **Victory Monument Market**
Popular among students and office workers, this market has electronics and a variety of clothing. The upper floors also host various classes.
**Location:** 5/11 Phayathai Rd, Khwaeng Thanon Phaya Thai, Khet Ratchathewi
**How to get there:** Take the BTS Sukhumvit line to Victory Monument station.
**Opening hours:** 5 PM - 10 PM
10. **Patpong Night Market**
Known for fashion items and a variety of first copy brands. There are also bars, cafes, and pubs in the area.
**Location:** 1 Khwaeng Suriya Wong, Khet Bang Rak
**How to get there:** Take the BTS to Sala Daeng station.
**Opening hours:**
- Tuesday and Thursday: 5 PM - 1 AM
- Friday and Sunday: 5 PM - 1:30 AM
Which market have you visited? Share in the comments! Thank you for reading until the end.
Credit to Bangoon-Service
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