This covered market in Chinatown is one of the best local markets in Bangkok. It’s crowded with stalls and people and you’ll find everything from buttons to Halloween costumes.
Quick Strategies:
- Watch your back. The market is small and very crowded with foot and motorcycle traffic. Pay attention to what’s going on around you and be prepared to jump out of the way of fast moving bikes!
- Get lost. Accept that you’ll get lost in the market and give yourself extra time.
Bargaining:
There’s not much bargaining at this market, and you probably won’t get a discount unless you’re buying in bulk.
What to Buy:
Fabric, sewing notions, clothing, food supplies, jewelry and jewelry-making supplies, beads, plastic ware, basic household goods.
How to Get There:
Take the river ferry to Ratchawongse or walk from Hua Lumpong Station.
Hours:
Sampaeng Lane gets started by around 10 a.m. and stays open till about 6 p.m.
