We would like to enjoy our leisure time in Bangkok so our itinerary is not rush and tight. Meanwhile, Chatuchak Market (JJ Market) opens only from 9:00-18:00 during Saturdays and Sundays. We arrived in Bangkok on Sunday and this was the only day we can get there.
We arrived at the hotel at about 1 p.m. and set off immediately without having time to open the luggage compartment.
It only takes half hour from Sukhumvit to Kamphaeng Phet (MRT Blue). As soon as you exit the station, you will find the clothing zone of the market. It is more convenient than taking the BTS and getting off at Mo Chit as you still need to walk for 5-10 minutes to the market.
In my opinion, the clothes sold near MRT stations are more attractive. Besides, that area are mainly air-condition equipped. On the contrary, the area near Mo Chit station is relatively dark, and most clothing stores sell second-hand goods of poor quality, which is not suitable for us.
(Remember - Don’t think that you have to get off at Chatuchak Park when going to Chatuchak. They are entirely different locations...)
Our friends warned us that the weather in Bangkok is extremely hot, and it is easy to be exhausted after 2 hours shopping. So I was well-prepared, fans, ice towels, and plenty of water, all ready in my backpack.
(Picture: I really like walking around the crisscrossing shops)
When I opened the travel book and looked at the market floorplan, I found that the area of the market seemed smaller than several years before... my plan is to walk along the pink zone.
As a father for 2 kids, I have experience in bringing two toddlers for journey, carrying six milk bottles for each, eight diapers and several packs of wet wipes.
Therefore, I have developed good endurance and it didn't matter to shop in hot weather for several hours.
Before we go, let’s look back at the experience of first arriving here 12 years ago!
Chatuchak Market 2011
(The article in Chinese only)
Chatuchak Market 2011
(The article in Chinese only)
When I first visited Chatuchak in 2011, the temperature in the shop passages wsa very high. By this time, the shopping atmosphere was still there, but the passages seem to be neater than before, and many zones are air-conditioned. Therefore, the feeling is much better now and the temperature was not as hot as expected.
The change is not only environment, but the sizes of the clothes sold. In my memory, many stores used to sell clothes that were only up to L-size in the past. However, the size ranged from XXS to XXXL.
These changes are very suitable for me when I become fat. L? I dare to buy if there is one "STIKE" on top of L.
I bought two T-shirt with anime character that can’t be found in Hong Kong in this store. They cost around HKD 100 and the quality is good. Unfortunately, there are no children size.
This hot dog - order first and then make. You only pays during pick. I like this arrangement.
Unfortunately, there was uneven road surface. My wife accidentally fell down when she was in a trance. Her ankle immediately swelled up and she got hurt after just 30 minutes of shopping.
"I feel pain..." After sitting and resting for a while, she was able to get up again and continue shopping. She was really tough!!!
My wife got injured when she went to buy coconut smoothie. After sitting down and eat, she was able to endure the pain and continue her itinerary...
"Her morale has overcome her pain," I talked to myself.
For me, I even put the ice towel and fan back into my backpack even if I was sweating. It is more relaxing to has two hands free during shopping.
In the end, we walked for almost 4 hours and also visited the nearby JJ Plaza before we went back. (JJ Plaza was not attractive so it can be skipped.)
It was 5:30 so we have to go back earlier for other activities.
- To be continued -
Next Chapter -
Bangkok 2023/2024
Bangkok Trip - Previous Articles
Below are other sharing about My Previous trips in Japan, including Disney Sea Tokyo, The Making of Harry Potter and USJ Osaka:
Tokyo 2024
Tokyo 2024 - 7 days itinerary (Family of 4 - Attractions and Shopping Experience)
Disney Sea Tokyo 1 - Basic Information and Tips for your journey
Dinery Sea Tokyo 3 - Busy Second Half Having fun (Peter Pan / Toy Story Mania)
The Making of Harry Potter (Tokyo)
Hotel in Ikebukuro (Hotel Hisoca Ikebukuro)
USJ Osaka 2023
Universal Studio Japan (Osaka) 1 - Basic Information and Some Tips for your journey
Universal Studio Japan (Osaka) 2 - Preparation with Kids
Universal Studio Japan (Osaka) Part 6 - Harry Porter and His Magic Wand
Universal Studio Japan (Osaka) Part 7 - Our Forbidden Journey
Universal Studio Japan (Osaka) 8 - Universal Wonderland and Others
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