8 Nightlife Markets in Bangkok, Thailand: Specialty Food, Must-eat Food, and Transportation

When Traveling to Bangkok, visiting the night market is one of the things you can’t miss! The number of night markets in Bangkok is probably comparable to that in Taiwan. There are dozens of night markets of all sizes in Bangkok alone, offering everything from shopping to food. But if you only know about Chatuchak and Asiatique Riverside Night Market, you are out of date. Today, I have selected 8 Bangkok night markets for you to recommend. What are the characteristics of these night markets, and what are the must-eats and must-buys that you can't miss? All included in this lazy bag.

What are the characteristics of Bangkok night markets?



When talking about night markets in Taiwan, many people may think that they are mainly for eating and shopping, and that many of them are small stalls. But if you apply this impression to Bangkok night markets, you may be a little surprised. Because many local night markets are more like stores, tents, and container houses, some even have air conditioning, and there are also famous Bangkok restaurants.

So if you ask us what are the characteristics of Bangkok night markets, we will say that they are a mixture of shopping and food. Some are very clean and have air conditioning, while others are full of Bangkok local characteristics. If you have enough time, it is recommended to choose a few to visit and experience them. What is the difference between night markets in Taiwan and Thailand?

Must-eat food at Bangkok night markets



If you think that going to the night market is just about eating authentic street food, then the following are some snacks that can be commonly found in Bangkok night markets. I recommend you to try them!

• Banana Pancakes
• Coconut Ice
• Mango Sticky Rice
• Thai fried food
• Grilled seafood
• Thai Milk Tea
• Thai Rice Noodle Soup
• Local fruits (mangosteen, coconut, durian)
  

Must-buy souvenirs at Bangkok night markets

Compared to the delicious food at Thailand’s night markets, I recommend going to Bangkok’s night markets for a good shopping spree! Why? This is also one of the characteristics of Bangkok night markets. Some local night markets sell special small items, famous souvenirs, and designer T-shirts, and the prices are usually cheaper than department stores or supermarkets.

• Local specialty items, designer T-shirts
• BKK Bag
• Pocky (the most recommended flavors are banana chocolate and mango, which are only available in Thailand)
• Pretz Cookies
• Little Boss Seaweed
• Bento Squid Fillet
• KOH-KAE Big Brother Peanuts
• Dried mango, dried durian
• Tiger Balm
• Mint nasal inhaler
  

Bangkok Night Market Recommendations

Bangkok Night Market｜Chatuchak Weekend Market



Speaking of Bangkok attractions, I believe everyone is familiar with the Chatuchak Weekend Market. This holiday-only market is the largest night market in Bangkok and is also a great place for Tourists to dig for treasures. But do you know? In fact, the time when you can really buy things at the cheapest prices in Chatuchak is at night, because this is the time when wholesalers come to purchase goods, so the prices of some goods will be cheaper than during the day.

If you Travel to Bangkok during a weekend, I strongly recommend that you visit here once. If you are worried that it will be too hot during the day, you might as well take advantage of the cooler night to take a walk and do some treasure hunting.

Address: Kamphaeng Phet 2 Rd, Chatuchak, Bangkok 10900, Thailand
Opening hours: Friday 18:00-00:00, Saturday and Sunday 09:00–00:00
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Bangkok Night Market｜Asiatique Riverside Night Market



Asiatique Riverside Night Market is a Bangkok attraction that you must not miss during your free travel in Bangkok. The night market was rebuilt from an old dock and warehouse, covering an area of ​​more than 30,000 square meters and has as many as 1,500 shops, ranging from groceries to Bangkok night market must-buys. We have everything from souvenirs and original design products to snacks, bars and restaurants.

As I mentioned earlier, the Riverside Pier Night Market will be a place that will subvert your impression of "night market" because it is very clean and some shops even provide air conditioning, making it very comfortable to shop there.

Address: 2194 Charoenkrung Road, Wat Prayakrai District, Bangkor Laem, Bangkok, Thailand
Opening hours: 16:00-00:00 every day

Bangkok Night Market｜Train Night Market Srinakarin



If you think the previous two night markets are too "touristy" and want to see what the night markets that locals like to visit are like, and if you have enough energy, the editor highly recommends visiting the Srinakarin Railway Night Market.

First of all, the area here is very large, and you will not be able to finish it without reserving 3-4 hours. Secondly, it was voted as the "coolest night market in Bangkok" by young Thai people because there are many popular services, groceries and antique collectibles. They are all very novel and interesting. It is worth noting that there is no subway or MRT station near the Srinakarin Railway Night Market. You need to take a taxi or Grab to get there, so there are more locals.

Address: Srinakarin Road Soi 51, Khwaeng Nong Bon, Khet Prawet, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10250, Thailand
Opening hours: Thursday to Sunday 17:00-00:00

Bangkok Night Market｜Talad Neon Night Market



Neon Night Market is a new night market opened in 2016. It is located near the center of Bangkok. There are many famous Bangkok attractions around it, such as the Erawan Shrine, Pratunam Market, Central World, Big C, etc. If you happen to go to these during the day, If it's a good place, then it's just right to arrange a day Trip.

The traffic planning of Neon Night Market is very good. Like other train night markets, it is neatly arranged in rows, and divided into areas according to themes, such as the Bangkok Night Market Food Area, Daily Necessities Area, Clothing and Shoes Area, etc. You can easily find the area you are interested in without feeling dazzled by the endless shopping.

Address: 1087, 167 Phetchaburi Rd, Khwaeng Makkasan, Khet Ratchathewi, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10400, Thailand
Opening hours: 16:00-00:00 every day

Bangkok Night Market｜Khao San Road Night Market



Khaosan Road is famous for its nightlife. There are many European and American foreigners here, so the night market is mainly composed of bars, clothing, and body painting that foreigners prefer. Of course, there are also some famous street snacks sold here. It is worth noting that there are many counterfeits here and the quality of body painting varies. If you want to experience it, you must carefully check the reviews to avoid getting hurt.

Khaosan Rd., Bangkok 10200, Thailand
Opening hours: 16:00-00:00 every day

Bangkok Night Market｜Patpong Night Market



Patpong Night Market is a very famous and long-established night market in Bangkok, but it is also a bit "notorious". How to say it? Because this place is very close to the red-light district, there are many adult bars around the night market. You will often be "solicited" when walking on the street, and they often use some fraudulent means when they see that you are a tourist. For example, they tell you that you can watch an adult show for only 100 baht, but when you check out it turns out to be 100 US dollars, and you will be threatened if you don’t pay.

Putting aside the scam cases, there are actually quite a lot of delicious food here, as well as some cheap groceries. As long as you don’t go into those stores by mistake out of curiosity, it’s basically a fun place to visit!

Address: Thanon Patpong 1, Suriya Wong, Bang Rak, Bangkok 10500, Thailand
Opening hours: 18:00-01:00 daily

Bangkok Night Market｜Huamum Night Market



Hua Ma Night Market is one of the night markets that locals like to go to, but there is no BTS or MRT nearby, so you can only take a taxi or Grab to get there, which is a bit inconvenient for tourists.

Since there are more local people here, the crowd is much smaller than the previous night markets which are mainly for tourists, and the planning is relatively complete. In addition, the prices at Hua Ma Night Market are relatively cheap. You can find drinks, snacks, and boutiques here that are cheaper than at the night market in the city center. If you like in-depth travel or integrating into the lives of locals, be sure to schedule Hua Ma Night Market on your itinerary!

Address: 11 Prasert-Manukitch Rd, Lat Phrao, Bangkok 10230, Thailand
Opening hours: 17:30-00:00 every day

Bangkok Night Market｜Chang Chui Night Market



Bangkok Airplane Night Market is a newly opened night market like Neon Night Market. It only opened in 2017. However, the transportation nearby is also inconvenient and you need to take a taxi or Grab to get there.

If you like installation art or old-fashioned architecture, or even airplanes, you must come here once! Because this is more like a cultural and creative market opened at night than a night market, from performing arts spaces, cafes, bars, restaurants, etc., so you will find that the Airplane Night Market is different from other night markets in the list. Open during the day. So if you don’t have time at night, coming here during the day is also a unique experience and it’s very good for killing off film!

Address: ChangChui, 460/8 Sirindhorn Road, Bang Phlat, Bangkok 10700, Thailand
Business hours: 11:00-23:00 (Closed on Wednesdays)