Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Don't Miss
Antiques, Handicrafts & Souvenirs
Section 1 is the place to go for antique Buddha statues, old LPs and other random an-
tiques; several shops in Section 10 sell Burmese lacquer-ware. Arts and crafts, ranging
from musical instruments to hill-tribe items, can be found in Sections 25 and 26. Section 7
is a virtual open-air contemporary art gallery.
Clothing & Accessories
Clothing dominates much of Chatuchak, starting in Section 8 and continuing through the
even-numbered sections to 24. Sections 5 and 6 deal in used clothing for every Thai youth
subculture, from punks to cowboys. For accessories, several shops in Sections 24 and 26
specialise in chunky silver jewellery and semiprecious uncut stones.
Eating
Lots of Thai-style eating and snacking will stave off Chatuchak rage (cranky behaviour
brought on by dehydration or hunger), and numerous food stalls, generally selling snacks
and drinks, set up shop along the streets and lanes that border the market. The majority of
sit-down style restaurants can be found at the periphery of most sections. If you need air-
con, you can cross over to
Toh-Plue
(Th Kamphaengphet 2;
Kamphaeng Phet)
to
11am-8pm; ;
get all the Thai standards.
Housewares & Decor
The western edge of the market, particularly Sections 8 to 26, specialises in all manner of
housewares, from cheap plastic buckets to expensive brass woks. This area is a particu-
larly good place to stock up on inexpensive Thai ceramics, ranging from celadon to the
traditional rooster-themed bowls from northern Thailand.
Pets
Possibly the most fun you'll ever have window-shopping will be petting puppies and cud-
dling kittens in Sections 13 and 15. Soi 9 of the former features several shops that deal
solely in clothing for pets.
