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post #16 of 26
2/23/11 at 12:48am
I live around here. unless you have something specific in mind (art objects, home furnishing, antiques, accessories..) you're better off spending your time and money here enjoying the sights, the culture, the food and get wasted half the time.
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post #17 of 26
2/23/11 at 1:00am
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chaktuchak? market is awesome for cheap finds.

Definitely hit up chaktuchak market in Bangkok for epic vintage clothing. The night market that sells motorcycle gear and a bunch of other stuff was also very cool... can't remember the name.

Mostly, eat amazing food from street vendors and small restaurants, drink beer and enjoy yourself!
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post #18 of 26
2/23/11 at 1:28am
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Definitely hit up chaktuchak market in Bangkok for epic vintage clothing. The night market that sells motorcycle gear and a bunch of other stuff was also very cool... can't remember the name.

Mostly, eat amazing food from street vendors and small restaurants, drink beer and enjoy yourself!

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post #19 of 26
2/23/11 at 4:13am
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Thanks - How can a painting "rub off"?

i guess they're not really acrylic on canvas. maybe airbrushed or something. you'll see. i'm talking about those buddha paintings they hawk for like $100 for a big one.
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post #20 of 26
2/25/11 at 10:46am
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Definitely hit up chaktuchak market in Bangkok for epic vintage clothing. The night market that sells motorcycle gear and a bunch of other stuff was also very cool... can't remember the name.

Mostly, eat amazing food from street vendors and small restaurants, drink beer and enjoy yourself!

I'm a Thai native, so this what I can tell you while you are here. Please do not get concerned with the things that you want to buy here because I believe that you NEED to spend most of your money buying "Thai experience" such as sightseeing, hanging out where there are a lot of locals, and trying to eat things that you have never eaten before.

If you feel the need to buy something such as souvenior, I would recommend you to go Ja - Tu - Jak. In thai, it is a weekend market and we usually call it JJ market. I have not been there in awhile because I just got back from the US, but I can tell you that it is hugh and you can find anything to buy there. It is really HOT and HUMID though so please be aware of that. Heat exhuastion could really ruin your trip.

The best way to get there is to take BTS, Thai Sky train, to Mor-Chit and you should be able to walk from the sky train station to the market. It is very close so it is almost impossible for you to miss it.
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post #21 of 26
2/27/11 at 4:16am
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I'm a Thai native, so this what I can tell you while you are here. Please do not get concerned with the things that you want to buy here because I believe that you NEED to spend most of your money buying "Thai experience" such as sightseeing, hanging out where there are a lot of locals, and trying to eat things that you have never eaten before.

If you feel the need to buy something such as souvenior, I would recommend you to go Ja - Tu - Jak. In thai, it is a weekend market and we usually call it JJ market. I have not been there in awhile because I just got back from the US, but I can tell you that it is hugh and you can find anything to buy there. It is really HOT and HUMID though so please be aware of that. Heat exhuastion could really ruin your trip.

The best way to get there is to take BTS, Thai Sky train, to Mor-Chit and you should be able to walk from the sky train station to the market. It is very close so it is almost impossible for you to miss it.

I second the market, and also suggest that you spend your money on food and immodium. The best things that I have brought back from Asia (other than bespoke shoes and clothes in HK) are photos and memories of great meals. The sights and sounds of outdoor markets are usually superior to anything that you might actually bring home from there.
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post #22 of 26
2/27/11 at 6:26pm
The problem with Chatuchak is that it's a well known tourist haunt and prices are adjusted accordingly. Lumpini would serve just as well.
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post #23 of 26
2/28/11 at 9:55pm
Chatuchak has changed so much. When I first went it was just acres and acres of Thai dudes selling anything from second hand sneakers to St. Bernards on tarpaulins. Last time I was there it was creeping its way toward being a mini-mall...I liked it better way back when.
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post #24 of 26
3/1/11 at 9:59am
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The problem with Chatuchak is that it's a well known tourist haunt and prices are adjusted accordingly. Lumpini would serve just as well.

Lumpini night market is now closed. I don't know how it has been closed, but it is not there any longer.

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Chatuchak has changed so much. When I first went it was just acres and acres of Thai dudes selling anything from second hand sneakers to St. Bernards on tarpaulins. Last time I was there it was creeping its way toward being a mini-mall...I liked it better way back when.

A mini-mall? Are you serious? Can you be a little bit more specific of what you are talking about?
I just went there last weekend with a friend of mine and I still see that the market is still HUGH! and they still a lot of things such as clothing, accessories, and second-hand things like old times.

You were probably in the wrong section of the market because they have seperated parts of Chatuchak so it can be a little bit more organized, so you should expect that each part of the weekend market, there are people who sell different things such as brand new clothes, accessories, food, second-hand things, and many other type of things.
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post #25 of 26
3/12/11 at 1:23am
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Thanks for all the help folks. Leaving in a couple days and will definitely take all your tips to heart.
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post #26 of 26
3/12/11 at 7:13am
^ whats important is you have fun. have fun!
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