Food and Drinks at Chatuchak Market

THAI ICED MILK TEA 

not only is it sweet and delicious, it is an absolute thirst quencher because the weather can get very hot while shopping at Chatuchak Market, especially under the scorching noon sun

you can get a cup for about 30 Baht and they'll even throw in a free show

to see what i mean, what this video: 

UNIQUE COCONUT ICE CREAM 

this stall sells coconut ice cream in the coconut husk

along with the ice cream itself comes fresh coconut meat and you even get to choose toppings too

CHOCOBANANAS

bananas dipped in chocolate sauce and coated with sprinkles doesn't sound very special right, but wait till you see the actual size of these bananas. Definitely not to be underestimated

ROUND SAUSAGES

Sausages that you can pop into your mouth. It costs 20 Baht for one sausage there on the right but 40 Baht will get you a big bag full of these round sausages. Especially yummy when hot and fresh.  

Safety Tips

Chatuchak Market Safety Tips

Follow these simple safety tips to shop at ease. 

1. Keep your belongings close to you 

make sure your most important items such as your passport, money, mobile phone and camera are safely kept in your bag

2. Avoid taking out large stacks of cash 

try not to attract the attention by displaying your money. you never know who may be looking 

3. Keep well hydrated 

you need to keep hydrated in order to navigate the stalls and look at all that is on offer, so keep a bottle of water with you at all times 

How To Get To Chatuchak Market

Take The BTS Skytrain to Mo Chit station 

take the train to Mo Chit

(you won't miss it because it is the last stop on the route and everyone will be getting off there)

How to buy a one-way ticket to Mo Chit at the BTS Station 

1. Identify which zone you are travelling to

travelling to zone 4 

2. Insert coins for payment

they only accept 5 Baht and 10 Baht coins 

change your notes at the station counter 

 3. Collect your ticket

remember to take your change (if any)

Once you get off at Mo Chit station, it is easiest to just follow the crowd. Once you cross the overhead bridge and walk down the stairs, you'll see Chatuchak Park. It's a beautiful garden with this tall clock in the centre. Walk through the gardens (its more picturesque than the main road) and you'll see the market on the other side. You have arrived at shopping paradise !