Chatuchak Weekend Market (BKK)
The first time shopping at Bangkok's Chatuchak weekend market can be a daunting experience for anyone. Bursting with activity and energy, it is the fashion mecca for any fashion-lover in South East Asia. If you like any of the items in the post below, note down the address and head there next time you're in Bangkok!
It would be impossible for me to show you all the shops there, so what we thought of doing, is record down pictures and addresses of some of the shops I entered, and we'll add it on every time someone from TiC goes there to shop! If you like any of the items in the post below, note down the address and head there next time you're in Bangkok!
Chatuchak is nothing short of huge and divided into different sections and sois (side-streets). Always try to visit the place with a friend and you can always note down the addresses of your favorite shops - most shop owners are pretty friendly and will be more than willing to point you to the right direction if you wish to return later!
Unique vintage-esque accessories, 100 baht - 250 baht.
Bikinis at 350 baht, found at Section 6 Soi 1-2.
These can be bargained for much lower, the higher the number of items you are willing to buy.
Gaga Retail and Wholesale
With neon lights and graffiti-esque decorations, Gaga has 'street' written all over the shop. Offering a wide range of self-designed T-shirts and tank tops, scroll down if you're not a fan of fluoro!
If you think that the shop mainly caters to the male market, fret not, because Gaga has a number of racks of ladies Ts and tank tops as well! The items in the shop range from 150 baht to 500 baht, with most of their T-shirts going for 200 baht.
Gaga Retail and Wholesale
Section 14, Soi 3
Contact: 089-147-58-35
Email: gagatk@hotmail.com
Coco Club
Chatuchak has many quaint shops with self-designed clothes (as most of them may claim). Coco Club's prices range from 290 baht to 390 baht.
Sharing a shop with Coco Club would be AEIOU T-Shirt Store, where you can get interesting self-manufactured T-shirts for 190 baht.
Coco Club
#013, Jatujak Market
Website: www.cococlub-thailand.com
Email: cococlub_today@yahoo.com
Contact: + 66851455551
Kanoon & Mayoum
The handmade flip-flops and sandals at Kanoon & Mayoum instantly caught my eye, due to their unique and playful nature! Perfect for everyday wear and beach outings. :) The shop exuded a very beachy and tropical aura, selling a range of items from bags to accessories, though the primary focus seems to be on the handmade sandals.
Items range from around 100 baht to 290 baht.
Kanoon & Mayoum
Section 5, Soi 58/1, Jatujak Market
Email: kanoon.mayoum@gmail.com
Waanns Putspad
I spotted some cool denim goodies at Waanns Putspad. They have some nice ripped shorts for sale at 250 baht while denim vests were selling for about 160 baht.
Waanns Putspad
Section 5, Soi 58/1
Jatujak Weekend Market
Contact: 089-156-6298
Another quaint-looking boutique tucked in the streets of Chatuchak market is Jada, with a wide range of self-designed tops, dresses, bags and accessories for sale.
The clothes at Jada are all girlishly feminine. All the tops at the shop are priced at 290 baht while dresses are all 390 baht. The accessories and bags range from 150 baht to 390 baht.
Jada ...
Section 8 No. 16, Soi 14/2
Website: www.jadajady.com
Email: jadajady@hotmail.com
Contact: 08-63440784
Smoofh
If you're one for floral dresses, tops with feminine batik prints, or long flowing floral maxi dresses, you'd probably like Smoofh. I found a pretty wide range of tops and dresses with a tropical and beach-like feel in the shop, ranging at around 150 baht - 300 baht.
Smoofh
Section 23, Soi 5 & 6
Contact: 081-844-2932
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Bargaining is common at Chatuchak, so you can be pretty sure that you can get your buys at cheaper rates than as stated by the shop! Pickpocketing occurs rather often, so you should always be careful with your belongings/purse and not be too distracted with all the things you want to buy around you!
However, Chatuchak certainly lives up to its reputation for being a shopping paradise... you can easily find really gorgeous pieces here, for half the price they usually retail at in KL.
Chatuchak Weekend Market is located at:
Phahon Yothin
Chatuchak Public Park
10900 Bangkok, Thailand
For a more comprehensive list on where to shop in Bangkok, check out TiC contributor Tin Iglesias' post - Where to Shop in Bangkok.
