Comments on: Chatuchak, Bangkok’s Weekend Market

By: Anthony

Anthony — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 10:17:55 +0000

Generally I do not post on blogs, – but I would like to say that this post really forced me to do so! really nice post.

By: Catherine

Catherine — Fri, 29 May 2009 03:31:47 +0000

Thanks Talen The Thai Pirate can be found most Wednesdays at the JJ plant market.

Along with other generous people, once a month he meets up with the monk responsable for gathering contributions to the Aids association they support.

I have the address – a temple by where I get my hair done – I just need to find the time.

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By: Talen

Talen — Thu, 28 May 2009 22:03:56 +0000

Definitely a great day trip but very hot!

By: Talen

Talen — Thu, 28 May 2009 22:02:28 +0000

I could go there every weekend too but I’m afraid the little lady would be along every trip and even though deals can be had there it would still be a costly proposition.

By: Talen

Talen — Thu, 28 May 2009 22:01:19 +0000

Lots of photo ops at the market for sure…especially if you like taking pics of people. That pic you took of the Thai pirate at the market was awesome.

By: MJ Klein

MJ Klein — Thu, 28 May 2009 16:55:54 +0000

we’ve been to JJ several times (blogged on it too!) and i think it’s a fantastic place to spend the day. you just can’t see it all in less than 8 hours!

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By: Kevin Thailand Travel

Kevin Thailand Travel — Thu, 28 May 2009 12:52:05 +0000

I remember 7 years ago going to JJ Market for the first time and there were a few things I’ll always remember bout it.

A) It was hotter than heck
B) They had EVERYTHING there to include exotic animals openly for sale
C) It’s a must-see for visitors

Great post and thanks for bringing back the memories.

By: Catherine

Catherine — Thu, 28 May 2009 12:47:07 +0000

I knew that JJs was elsewhere at some point, but I didn’t know about Plaek Pibulsonggram’s role in getting large markets going in Thailand. Thanks!

Living one stop down from JJ Market, I go through spurts of shopping either at their Wednesday plant market or their weekend market.

Not too much shopping, more like cruising for photo opportunities.

The stall staff are pretty much hostage to someone in a camera, so JJs is absolutely perfection for pickings!

Catherines last blog post..The Most Effective Way to Learn Thai

By: Mike

Mike — Thu, 28 May 2009 06:23:22 +0000

Talen I couldn’t agree more, a great place for a day out. My only regret is that we live 300km from it otherwise I would be there every weekend.

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