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Housewares & Decor
The northern and northwestern edge of the market, particularly Sections 8 to 26, special-
ises in all manner of housewares, from cheap plastic buckets to expensive brass woks.
This area is a particularly good place to stock up on inexpensive Thai ceramics, ranging
from celadon to the traditional rooster-themed bowls from Lampang.
460, Soi 15/1;
9am-6pm Sat & Sun)
deals in coconut and sugar palm-derived plates, bowls and
other utensils.
(Section 26, Stall 246, Soi 8; 9am-6pm)
, where you can find dried herbs and spices for both
consumption and decoration. Other notable olfactory indulgences include the handmade
9am-6pm Sat & Sun)
and the fragrant perfumes and essential oils at
AnyaDharu Scent Library
For less utilitarian goods, Section 7 is a virtual open-air gallery - we particularly liked
a dusty mish-mash of quirky antiques from both Thailand and Burma.
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. This section has, in the past, been associated with the sale of il-
legal wildlife, although much of this trade has been driven underground.
Plants & Gardening
The interior perimeter of Sections 2 to 4 feature a huge variety of potted plants, flowers,
herbs, fruits, and the accessories needed to maintain them. Many of these shops are also
open on weekday afternoons.