Chatuchak Weekend Market

Chatuchak Weekend Market
Part of the market with the clock tower shown in the middle
Location Chatuchak, Bangkok
Website Chatuchakmarket.org

The Chatuchak Weekend Market (Thai: ตลาดนัดจตุจักร), on Kamphaeng Phet 2 Road, Chatuchak, Bangkok, is the largest market in Thailand.[1] Also known as JJ Market, it has more than 15,000 stalls, divided into 27 sections. Chatuchak Market sells many different kinds of goods, including plants, antiques, consumer electronics, cosmetics, pets, food and drinks, fresh and dry food, ceramics, furniture and home accessories, clothing, and books.[2][3]

It is the world's largest and most diverse weekend market, with over 200,000 - 300,000 visitors on a daily basis.[4][5][6]

History

Chatuchak Market has been open since 1942.[7] In 1948, when Prime Minister Plaek Phibunsongkhram had a policy in which every province was required to have their own market. Bangkok chose Sanam Luang to be held as the market. After a few months, the government had to move the market to Sanam Chai, but the market moved back to Sanam Luang in 1958. In 1978, the government used Sanam Luang as a recreational area, so the State Railway of Thailand donated the land on the south side of Chatuchak Park to establish as a market. By 1983, all of the merchants had moved to Chatuchak. At that time the market was called Phahonyothin Market. In 1987, its name was changed to Chatuchak Market.[8]

Trade in illegal wildlife

Studies have shown that the Chatuchuk Market is a centre for trade in illegal wildlife.[9][10]

In a survey conducted on 28–29 March 2015, researchers counted 1,271 birds of 117 species for sale in 45 shops or stalls. Of the total, nine species were listed as "Threatened" on the IUCN Red List and eight species as "Near Threatened".[9]:24-29[11]

Clock tower

The clock tower is a distinctive landmark in the Chatuchuk Market. It was built in 1987 on the occasion of King Bhumibol Adulyadej's 60th birthday on 5 December 1987, a cooperative effort of the market administration and Thai-Chinese Merchant Association.

Market sections

  • Clothing and accessories (sections 2–6, 10–26)
  • Handicrafts (sections 8–11)
  • Ceramics (sections 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 25)
  • Furniture and home decor (sections 1,3,4,7,8)
  • Food and beverage (sections 2, 3, 4, 23, 24, 26, 27)
  • Plants and gardening (sections 3, 4)
  • Art and galleries (section 7)
  • Pets and accessories (sections 8, 9, 11, 13)
  • Books (sections 1, 27)
  • Antiques and collectibles (sections 1, 26)
  • Miscellaneous and used clothing (sections 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 22, 25, 26)[2]

Nearby Places

Chatuchak Weekend Market is located near some popular places, for example JJ green market, Mo Chit BTS Station, Chatuchak Park MRT Station and Chatuchak Park. This market is a place where you can easily connect to other places by using BTS and MRT. Chatuchak market is open during the day. However, there are other nearby markets open at night time, such as JJ green market. You can also rest or picnic at Chatuchak Park.

References

  1. ↑ Agar, Charles (19 July 2006). Frommer's Thailand. John Wiley & Sons. p. 16. ISBN 978-0-470-04031-7.
  2. 1 2 "Welcome; Chatuchak Weekend Market". Chatuchak. Retrieved 2 April 2017.
  3. ↑ "Guide To Chatuchak Market: Experience For Shopping – Asia Travel Blog". Asia Travel Blog. 14 March 2017.
  4. ↑ "Food and music shops to look out for at Bangkok's Chatuchak Weekend Market". The Straits Times. 23 December 2016.
  5. ↑ "Where is the World's Largest Weekend Market?". wanderlustandlipstick.com.
  6. ↑ "Chatuchak Weekend Market in Bangkok, Thailand-Map-Layout". www.guidetothailand.com.
  7. ↑ http://www.authorstream.com/Presentation/johnsun.hsu2-1978178-chatuchak-weekend-market-bangkok/
  8. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2013-05-11. Retrieved 2014-11-29.
  9. 1 2 Ching, Serene C L; Eaton, James A (2016). "Snapshot of an on-going trade: an inventory of birds for sale in Chatuchak weekend market, Bangkok, Thailand" (PDF). BirdingASIA. 25. Retrieved 28 July 2016.
  10. ↑ "Bangkok market a hub for illegal international trade in freshwater turtles and tortoises". International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). 2008-04-25. Retrieved 28 July 2016.
  11. ↑ "Persistent illegal bird trade highlighted at notorious Bangkok Market". Traffic. 28 July 2016. Retrieved 28 July 2016.

Coordinates: 13°48′03″N 100°33′05″E / 13.80083°N 100.55139°E / 13.80083; 100.55139

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