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Viva8JJ
; Section 8, Soi 16/1; mains 100-300B; 9am-10pm Sat & Sun)
features a bar, a DJ and, when we
stopped by, a Spanish chef making huge platters of paella. As evening draws near, down a
beer at
Viva's
(Section 26, Stall 149, Soi 6; 10am-10pm Sat & Sun)
, a cafe-bar that features live mu-
sic and stays open late, or cross Th Kamphaengphet 2 to the cosy whisky bars that keep
nocturnal hours.
Housewares & Decor
The western edge of the market, particularly sections 8 to 26, features 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 Lampang.
N & D Tablewares
(Section 25, Stall 185, Soi 4)
has
a huge variety of stainless-steel flatware, and
Ton-Tan
(Section 8, Stall 460, Soi 15/1)
deals in
coconut- and sugar-palm derived plates, bowls and other utensils.
Those looking to spice up the house should stop by
Spice Boom
(Section 26, Stall 246, Soi 8)
,
where you can find dried herbs and spices for both consumption and decoration. Other
notable olfactory indulgences include the handmade soaps, lotions, salts and scrubs at
D-
narn
(Section 19, Stall 204, Soi 1)
and the fragrant perfumes and essential oils at
AnyaDharu Scent
Library
(Section 3, Stall 3, Soi 43/2)
.
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.
Plants & Gardening
The interior perimeter of sections 2 to 4 features a huge variety of potted plants, flowers,
herbs and fruits, and the accessories needed to maintain them. Many of these shops are
also open on weekday afternoons.
