TRADITIONAL CHINESE MARKETS TO VISIT IN BANGKOK
We all know as Bangkok,the capital of Thailand is famous tourist attraction. In Bangkok, Chinatown(District:- Samphantawong) is the premier attraction for the tourist who are interested for shopping in traditional markets to enjoy the taste of uniqueness and quality.
Before starting the List of top picks to visit while in Chinatown : The warning : Beware of spam i.e Fake products and overpricing. Lets continue with market list :-
1) Sampeng Lane Market : This everyday market(closes after 6pm) is located in Sampeng Lane parallel to Yaowarat road. It is congested like maze but also the cheapest market of the city. Here you can buy fabric,clothes,electronics,fruits,cosmetics etc on very less rates with enjoying the taste of local street food like fish cakes,barbequed pork, mango rice etc.
2) The Old Siam Plaza : This three storey building ,is located on Phahuratam Road,we can call it “Hidden Gem” ,as tourist and young generation prefers to visit mega malls these days. It is famous for Thai food and Thai silk.
3) The Nightingale-Olympic Building : This oldest, strangest mall look like living museum is located on Pahurat road. You can find and buy vintage items in good condition over here .Items from 90’s like sports equipment, musical instruments and cosmetics can be easily found over here.
4) Itsaraphap Lane : It is located next to Leng Noi Yee Temple,the most important Chinese temple in Thailand. In this narrow street you can find dry goods like nuts ,herbs and spices.
5) Klong Thom Market: The Saturday evening market which is also known as “Flashlight market” as you need flash to see goods in dark is famous for electronic goods and clothing.It is located on Worachak and Chao Kamrop road.
6) Phahurat Market : Famous as “Little India”, the best attraction is the “Sikh temple Sri Guru Singh Sabha Gurudwara”. In this market due to large number of Indian community you can find Indian Traditional items like artwork,clothes,fabric etc. You can also find second hand electronics goods here.
7) Talat Saphen Lak : As per local beliefs it is certain that due to non payment of custom duty, you can save upto 40% on store price. Located in Iron Bridge market, you can go for software, pirated videos and many more other things.
8) Talat Kao : This cheap fruit market is the part of Itsaraphap Lane. Market is best for shopping for fruits and dry goods.
9) Balanna Plaza: Foot wares of brands like Nike,Converse,Vand and Campus are available on cheap price . It is located in Sampeng Lane.
10) Hua Seng Heng : The oldest and trusted Thai gold dealers are located on Yaowarat road. Here you can find gold ornaments upto 96.5% purity.
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