Bangkok Bus Terminal (Ekkamai) (Eastern Bus Terminal)

Bangkok Bus Terminal (Ekkamai) or Eastern Bus Terminal is located in downtown Bangkok, making it the most convenient terminal to access out of the three bus terminals in Bangkok (the other two are Sai Tai Mai (Southern Bus Terminal) and Mo Chit 2 (Northern Bus Terminal)). This bus terminal is situated on Sukhumvit Road (opposite Sukhumvit 63) near the Ekkamai BTS Station (E7). Buses at the Ekkamai Bus Station provide transport to provinces in the eastern region of the country such as to Pattaya, Rayong, Trad or even to our border country, Cambodia.

Getting to / from Ekkamai Bus Terminal
It is most convenient to reach Ekkamai Bus Terminal as it is right in the center of Bangkok and accessible by BTS Skytrain where you get down at Ekkamai Station (E7) Exit 2 and walk only a little way to the bus terminal. BMTA bus lines passing Ekkamai Bus Terminal are No. 2, 23, 25, 38, 40, 48, 71, 72, 149, 154, 501, 508, 511 and 513.

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Contact Information
Bangkok Bus Terminal (Ekkamai)
Sukhumvit Road, Klong Toey, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
Reservation and Ticketing:
   Call Center: (66)2 872 1777
   (66)2 391 6846
Enquiries on routing:
   (66)2 391 2504, (66)2 391 8097
Website:
   http://www.transport.co.th

Bangkok Bus Terminal (Chatuchak) (Mo Chit 2 / Northern Bus Terminal)

Bangkok Bus Terminal (Chatuchak), also called Mo Chit 2 (to be read as Mo Chit Song in Thai), New Mo Chit, Mo Chit Mai (in Thai language, Mai means new) and Northern Bus Terminal, is one of three bus terminals in Bangkok. (The two others are Sai Tai Mai (Southern Bus Terminal) and Ekkamai (Eastern Bus Terminal). The bus terminal is situated north of Bangkok on Kampangpetch 2 Road near the back end of Jatujak Weekend Market. The bus lines which transfer passengers to Mo Chit 2 Bus Terminal are mostly buses going to the north, to the central regions and to the northeast although some bus lines going to the east and the south can be found here as well.

Old Mo Chit Bus Terminal
Some of you may have heard of the name Old Mo Chit or Mo Chit Kao Bus Terminal and have wondered where it is situated. Old Mo Chit Bus Terminal was originally the Northern Bus Terminal before it was moved to Mo Chit 2 Bus Terminal. It is situated now on Phahonyothin Road at an area opposite the Jatujak Weekend Market, while the former terminal area is now used as car parks for people who use the services of BTS Skytrain, Mo Chit Station and MRT Subway, Chatuchak Station, with part of the area being used as the BTS Skytrain maintenance center. Old Mo Chit Bus Terminal is no longer used as a terminal but sometimes to accommodate the extra rush of holidaymakers as well as those who are returning to their homes in the country during festival seasons when Mo Chit 2 Bus Terminal cannot support the onrush, some bus lines may offer supplementary service and announce that travelers may board buses at Old Mo Chit Bus Terminal in order to reduce the number of buses and passengers at the Mo Chit 2 Bus Terminal.

In any case, The Transport Co., Ltd. which operates Bor Kor Sor Bus line and controls travel routing of various private transport companies is planning another move for Mo Chit 2 Bus Terminal in order to serve and provide more convenience to the growing number of passengers coming to the bus terminal.

Getting to/from Bangkok Bus Terminal (Chatuchak)
Bangkok Bus Terminal (Chatuchak) does not have a direct rail link; however, it is easily accessed by traveling most of the way by either the BTS Skytrain or the MRT Subway and getting routed to the bus terminal by other public transport.

BTS Skytrain
Getting down at the closest station, Mo Chit Station (N8) then take a BMTA Bus to the bus terminal.
Get down from the BTS Skytrain at Jatujak Park (Exit 1, 3): BMTA Bus lines going to the bus terminal are 3, 77, 90 and 157
Get down opposite Jatujak Park (Exit 2, 4): BMTA Bus lines going to the bus terminal are 96, 104, 145, 134, 136, 138, 517 and 529

MRT Subway
Getting down at the closest station, Kamphaeng Phet (Exit 1)
Every BMTA bus passing that bus stop goes to the bus terminal. (In order to make sure, however, that you got down at the correct exit, when you are at street level you are standing opposite the Jatujak Weekend Market.)

BMTA Bus
BMTA Bus lines going to the bus terminal are 3, 16, 49, 77, 90, 96, 104, 134, 136, 138, 145, 157, 170, 509, 517 and 529

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Contact Information
Transport Co., Ltd.
999 Kampangpetch 2 Road, Chatuchak, Bangkok 10900, Thailand
Reservation and Ticketing Service:
   Call Center: (66)2 872 1777
   (66)2 936 2852 – 66, (66)2 936 2841 – 48
   - Ext. 614, 325 for Northern Line
   - Ext. 605 for Northeastern Line
   (66)2 537 0291 for Southern Line
Enquiries on routing:
   (66)2 936 2852 – 66, (66)2 936 2841 – 48
   - Ext. 442, 311 for Northern Line
   - Ext. 448, 611 for Northeastern Line
   - Ext. 331, 442 for Southern Line
Website:
   http://www.transport.co.th

Buses in Thailand

Buses operating in Thailand are separated into two large categories: local buses serving a particular city/province and inter-province buses serving people traveling long distances. Both categories belong to government-operated companies and privately-operated companies. As the fares are most economical, the bus has become a very popular form of transportation among tourists and the general traveling public alike.

Likewise, there are two categories of buses which provide services in Bangkok. The first are local buses which operate only in Bangkok and perhaps also nearby provinces, and the second are buses which travel to far-off provinces. In my blog I shall call these buses by their given official names. The first category covering buses which serve only Bangkok will be called BMTA Bus and the long-distance buses traveling to rural areas will be called Bor Kor Sor Bus.

(BMTA Bus)

(Bor Kor Sor Bus)

Each province has buses which provide transport to the people in that area in additional to the Bor Kor Sor buses which travel between provinces. Normally, a Bor Kor Sor bus will have its own bus stop in the main bus terminal of that province. In Thailand there are 7 bus terminals, 3 located in Bangkok, the other 4 upcountry. Cities/provinces which do not have a bus terminal have Bus Station Offices and there are 117 such Offices spread throughout the country.

The 3 Bor Kor Sor bus terminals in Bangkok are located both downtown and in the outskirts. At which bus terminal the buses will stop to pick up passengers depends on the routes they run. Some terminal-point cities/provinces may have buses departing from more than one of the three bus terminals here although many will have buses which depart from only one terminal. So if you want to use the service of a Bor Kor Sor bus it would be wise to make advance study from which terminal you should board the bus.

Following are the Bor Kor Sor bus terminals in Bangkok
   >> Bangkok Bus Terminal - Chatuchak (Mo Chit 2 / Northern Bus Terminal)
   >> Bangkok Bus Terminal – Ekkamai (Eastern Bus Terminal)
   >> Bangkok Bus Terminal – Sai Tai Mai (Southern Bus Terminal)

The other four Bor Kor Sor bus terminals which are not in Bangkok are
   >> Suphanburi Bus Terminal
   >> Chaiyaphum Bus Terminal
   >> Phetchabun Bus Terminal
   >> Surat Thani Bus Terminal

BMTA Buses provide services within Bangkok and nearby provinces. You may check the bus routes at BMTA’s website

Don Mueang International Airport

Don Mueang International Airport is situated on Vibhavadi-Rangsit Road, 24 kilometers north of downtown Bangkok. This airport was once the main international airport of Thailand, but after construction of Suvarnabhumi Airport started its operation at the end of 2006, all airlines were moved and began operation at Suvarnabhumi Airport. Consequently, Don Mueang International Airport became just a location for airplanes to park for maintenance, or even if some flights did land here, they were just chartered flights or private aircraft flights. It was not until 2012 that Don Mueang International Airport once again opened for service and became a Low Cost Airline hub handling and reducing the overcrowded flights which Suvarnabhumi Airport had to support.

Originally, Don Mueang International Airport consisted of 3 Terminals but currently only Terminal 1 is in use and it services Low Cost Airlines such as Nok Air, Nok Mini, AirAsia, Thai AirAsia, Orient Thai Airlines, Solar Air, Thai Lion Air and chartered flights. The 1st floor area of the Terminal services inbound passengers with Baggage Claim, Baggage Carousel, Customs, Arrivals Hall and Meeting Point, Information Counter, Public Telephone, Post Service, Lost & Found Center, Currency Exchange & Insurance and ATM. The area in front of Level 1 is the arrival platform and taxi services.

The Departure Lounge is situated on the 3rd floor of Terminal 1 and services outbound passengers with its Check-in Counter, Luggage Check in, Luggage Storage Services, Ticketing, Passport Control and Security, Departure Lounge, 2 Concourses, VAT Refunds, Duty Free shops, and restaurants. The area in front of the 3rd floor serves as the departure platform for outbound passengers who come in from Vibhavadi Rangsit Road.

Apart from areas which serve the inbound and outbound passengers, Terminal 1 also has underground parking facilities and observation deck on the 4th floor which also houses airline offices and restaurants. The 2nd floor has a connection point to the overpass which goes to the other side of the road and to Don Mueang Railway Station.

Transportation to / from Don Mueang International Airport
Regular Bus and Air-Conditioned Bus Services

Bus Line	Route
29	Rangsit – National Memorial - Don Mueang – Chatuchak Park – Victory Monument – MBK Center - Sam Yan – Hua Lamphong (Bangkok Railway Station)
59	Rangsit – National Memorial – Don Mueang – Kasetsart University – Central Ladprao Department Store – Chatuchak Park – Victory Monument – Lan Luang Road – Democracy Monument – Sanam Luang
59 (Expressway)	operates only during rush hours in the morning and evening Rangsit – National Memorial – Don Mueang – Chaeng Watthana Government Complex – Expressway – Yommarat – Lan Luang Road – Democracy Monument – Sanam Luang – Pata Pinklao Department Store
187	Don Mueang – Din Daeng – Ratwiti – Victory Monument – Charoenkrung – Thanam Sipraya
504	Don Mueang – Din Daeng – Pratunam – Silom – Krung Thep Bridge
510	Thammasart University – Future Park Rangsit Department Store – National Memorial - Don Mueang – Kasetsart University – Chatuchak Park – Victory Monument
538	Technology Thanyaburi – Future Park Rangsit Department Store – National Memorial - Don Mueang – Din Daeng – Victory Monument
554	Future Park Rangsit Department Store – National Memorial - Don Mueang – Expressway – Suvarnabhumi Airport

Special Bus A1
Operates between 8:30 h. – 23:30 h. and departs every 20 minutes at 30 Baht fare for the whole trip.
Routes: Don Mueang Airport – BTS station (Mor Chit)/MRT station (Chatuchak)- Bangkok Bus Station (Mor Chit)- return to Don Mueang Airport

Train Service
Don Mueang Railway Station is located opposite Don Mueang International Airport and separated by Vibhavadi Rangsit Road. You may walk over to Don Mueang Railway Station via the overpass from the 2nd floor connecting point of the airport. Inbound trains which stop at this station are trains which will proceed to the Bangkok Railway Station (Hua Lamphong) which is the main railway station with connections to other parts of the country. Outbound trains from this station will proceed to the north or to the northeast of Thailand. Alternatively, you can use the train services from other stations to get to Don Mueang International Airport.

Taxi Service
The taxi service counter is located on 1st floor of Terminal 1 where passengers can book their routes. Taxi fares from Don Mueang International Airport to various locations are according to the meter and passengers have to pay additional 50-Baht airport surcharge to the taxi driver.
Tip: When there is a long queue at the taxi rank and if your luggage is not too bulky, you may be want to take the overpass from the 2nd floor connection across to the other side of the highway where you can hail a taxi (in front of the Amari Don Mueang Airport) and you will not need to pay the 50-Baht airport surcharge to the taxi driver.

Car Rental Service
At Don Mueang International Airport there is a Limousine Service as well as car rentals by 4 private companies, AVIS Car Rental, Hertz Car Rental, Budget Car Rental and National Car Rental, which can be found on the 1st floor of Terminal 1.

Contact Address:
Don Mueang International Airport
222 Vibhavadi Rangsit Road, Sanambin Don Mueang, Bangkok 10210, Thailand

Call Center : (+66)2 535 1111
Fax : (+66)2 535 4061, (+66)2 531 5559
Information : (+66)2 535 1254

Airports in Thailand

Airports in Thailand are grouped into 6 primary airports, 35 secondary airports and 27 tertiary airports which serve both commercial airlines and cargo airlines.

The 6 primary airports in Thailand are:
   >> Don Mueang International Airport, Bangkok
   >> Suvarnabhumi Airport, Samut Prakarn
   >> Chiang Mai International Airport, Chiang Mai
   >> Mae Fah Luang – Chiang Rai International Airport , Chiang Rai
   >> Phuket International Airport, Phuket
   >> Hat Yai International Airport, Song Khla

There are also secondary and tertiary airports which regularly handle commercial flights, such as
   >> Mae Sot Airport, Tak
   >> Krabi International Airport, Krabi
   >> Khon Kaen Airport, Khon Kaen
   >> Samui International Airport, Surat Thani
   >> Udon Thani International Airport, Udon Thani
   >> Ubon Ratchathani International Airport, Ubon Ratchathani
   >> Surat Thani International Airport, Surat Thani
   >> Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport, Nakhon Si Thammarat
   >> U-Tapao Pattaya International Airport, Rayong

Easy Thai Language - YO HO AND AWAY WE GO

Hi! Did you pass your first few nights in Bangkok pleasantly and are now ready to see some of our attractions upcountry?

Now, you will have noticed that when you first landed at Suvarnabhumi International Airport there was little or no trouble in communicating in English as our airport staff have been selected in view of their fluency in English as well as their smiling faces and pleasant demeanors.

However, if, like my friends’ cousins, you would be backpacking to other destinations in Thailand to enjoy upcountry hospitality and beautiful scenery, maybe you should go prepared with some useful Thai phrases in case your English is beyond the understanding of airport employees when you arrive there as well as when you return to Bangkok.

So here we go with some Thai phrases for you to practice your skills on when you arrive at other airports and other destinations in Thailand. At the very least, you will enjoy seeing bright smiles on the faces of people you talk to in Thai.

Where do I collect my baggage?
ฉัน/ผมไปรับกระเป๋าได้ที่ไหนคะ/ครับ
Chan/Pom pai rub krapao dai ti nai ka/krub

Where can I find a taxi?
ฉัน/ผมจะหาแท๊กซี่ได้ที่ไหนคะ/ครับ
Chan/Pom cha hah taxi dai ti nai ka/krub

Sorry, I don’t understand
ขอโทษค่ะ/ครับ ฉัน/ผมไม่เข้าใจ
Kor tod ka/krub Chan/Pom Mai khao jai

How can I get to ………… hotel?
ฉัน/ผมจะไปโรงแรม…………ได้อย่างไรคะ/ครับ
Chan/Pom ja pai rong ram ………… dai yang rai ka/krub

How can I get to the hospital?
ฉัน/ผมจะไปโรงพยาบาลได้อย่างไรคะ/ครับ
Chan/Pom ja pai rong payaban dai yang rai ka/krub

How can I get to the beach?
ฉัน/ผมจะไปที่ชายหาดได้อย่างไรคะ/ครับ
Chan/Pom ja pai ti chai haad dai yang rai ka/krub

How can I get to ………… bank?
ฉัน/ผมจะไปธนาคาร…………ได้อย่างไรคะ/ครับ
Chan/Pom ja pai thana karn ………… dai yang rai ka/krub

How can I get to the airport?
ฉัน/ผมจะไปที่สนามบินได้อย่างไรคะ/ครับ
Chan/Pom ja pai ti sanam bin dai yang rai ka/krub

And at the airport on your way back to Bangkok, in case you have to ask directions:

Where is the domestic level?
อาคารผู้โดยสารภายในประเทศอยู่ที่ไหนคะ/ครับ
Arkarn poo doi sarn pai nai prathet yoo tinai ka/krub

Where is the international level?
อาคารผู้โดยสารต่างประเทศอยู่ที่ไหนคะ/ครับ
Arkarn poo doi sarn thang prathet yoo tinai ka/krub

Where is the check-in desk for ……… airlines?
เคาน์เตอร์เช็คอินของสายการบิน………อยู่ที่ไหนคะ/ครับ
Counter check-in kong sai karnbin ……… yoo ti nai ka/krub

Is my flight on time?
เครี่องบินจะออกตรงเวลาหรือเปล่าคะ/ครับ
Krueang bin cha org trong wela rue plao ka/krub

When should I be at the gate?
ฉัน/ผมต้องไปที่เกตตอนกี่โมงคะ/ครับ
Chan/Pom tong pai tee gate torn kee mong ka/krub

Excuse me, where is the washroom?
ขอโทษค่ะ/ครับ ห้องน้ำไปทางไหน
Khor tod ka/krub. Hong nam pai tang nai

As I said in the previous Episode, in Thai language the word I is translated as Chan when spoken by a female, and Pom when spoken by a male, and Thai sentences often end with ka when spoken by a female and krub when spoken by a male, so you should choose only one form when you speak.

Photo Gallery - Jatujak Weekend Market

Photos from my Jatujak Weekend Market trip ^^.

For more information about the market, please visit: Jatujak Weekend Market.

About Me

Sawasdee ka!!! My name is Jub. I’m Thai and am living in Bangkok, Thailand. Many years ago I had the opportunity to study abroad in Australia for about 1 year and when I completed my studies I went on a 1-month backpack tour of the various cities there. During my time in Australia I acquired very many friends of different nationalities, both fellow students and acquaintances I met during my tour, some of whom I am still in contact with till these days. I think it was fascinating the way we came from far away corners of the world to meet each other in another corner of the world. But then, all things must come to an end; we finally had to say goodbye, but still try to find ways to meet each other again at some place convenient to us. For those who regularly travel around this may seem a small matter; however, for me…it is certainly not so easy to cross path all over again with old friends.

After I got back to Thailand, I still regularly keep in touch with friends through various social networks. I learn that many friends want to visit Thailand but lack information, or even if they do have some information in hand they want to make sure that the details are actual and accurate. That’s why I think it would be a good thing if there exists one more information source about Thailand which is written by a Thai which would be useful for travelers who want to visit Thailand or for foreigners who are staying in Thailand and are looking for some good vacation spots. Or else, if you already have some information and want to check their accuracy like what my friends do when they want to come to Thailand, I will be glad to answer your questions ^ ^

Lambkin on the Move

My Trip to Pattaya
   >> Part 1: Friday Morning at Hua Lamphong
   >> Part 2: On the Train to Pattaya
   >> Part 3: Where am I Going to Stay Tonight?
   >> Pattaya International Fireworks Festival 2013 Photo Gallery

One Day Trip to Koh Larn
   >> My One Day Trip to Koh Larn (1)
   >> My One Day Trip to Koh Larn (2)
   >> My One Day Trip to Koh Larn Photo Gallery

Jatujak Weekend Market Trip
   >> Jatujak Weekend Market Trip
   >> Jatujak Weekend Market Trip Photo Gallery

Events & Festival in Thailand

Thailand is a country with long established traditions and cultures which differ in each region. Additionally, there are numerous festivals celebrated all over Thailand.
   >> Loy Krathong & Yi Peng Festival
   >> Pattaya International Fireworks Festival 2013

Tourist Attraction Places in Thailand

Thailand has an abundant number of beautiful tourist attractions, whether they be spectacular natural attractions such as ultra-fine white sand beaches, beautiful islands in the middle of aquamarine sea, or the splendor of lush forests on verdant mountain range. In addition, there are structures and buildings with gorgeous, historic architectures such as century-old temples, palaces, or quaint neo structure constructions. Those of you who are interested in the historical and cultural sides of Thailand can visit the numerous museums spread all over Bangkok and provinces.

Tourist Attractions
   >> Temple of the Emerald Buddha and The Grand Palace
   >> Jatujak Weekend Market
   >> Pattaya
   >> Koh Larn
   >> Ayutthaya & Ayutthaya Historical Park
   >> Sukhothai
   >> Lopburi
   >> Koh Kret

Temples
   >> Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha)
   >> Wat Pho (Wat Phra Chetuphon Vimonmangkhlararm)
   >> Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn)
   >> Wat Benchamabophit Dusitvanaram
   >> Wat Suthat Thep Wararam
   >> Wat Saket and Phu Khao Thong (Golden mountain)
   >> Wat Ratchanatdaram Woravihara (Loha Prasat)

Museums
   >> National Museum
   >> National Museum of Royal Barges
   >> Rattanakosin Exhibition Hall
   >> Museum Siam
   >> The Jim Thompson House

Floating Markets
   >> Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
   >> Amphawa Floating Market
   >> Taling Chan Floating Market
   >> Tha Kha Floating Market
   >> Don Wai Floating Market
   >> Ayothaya Floating Market
   >> Bang Nampheung Floating Market
   >> Pattaya Floating Market

Night Markets
   >> Khao San Road
   >> Silom & Patpong Night Market
   >> Asiatique
   >> Pak Khlong Talad
   >> Saphan Phut Night Bazaar
   >> Ratchada Night Bazaar

Useful Information About Thailand

Thailand, officially known as the Kingdom of Thailand and formerly known as Siam, is situated at the center of Southeast Asia, with Bangkok as its capital (or Krungthep, as commonly called by the Thai people). There are also many large cities in the different regions of Thailand which are popularly visited by tourists such as Chiang Mai, Khon Kaen, Chonburi, Songkhla and Phuket. Thailand is the world’s 51^st largest country in terms of area and the 20^th largest in terms of population. That’s why there are many nationalities residing in Thailand with each region having its own customs and cultures.

Weather and Landscape
Thailand has mixed geographical terrains. In the north of the country is a mountainous area which gradually levels off to a flat river valley in the center of the country, while the south consists of land extending out to the sea. Our climate varies also, the north consisting of cool mountainous air, the northeast hot and arid, the center humid, and monsoon climate in the south.
   >> When is the Best Season for Traveling to Thailand?
   >> Let’s Go to the Sea

Easy Thai Language
Thai is the national language in Thailand. In the capital city or cities most frequented by tourists, English can always be spoken. However, some Thais don’t understand English at all, so it may be a good idea to learn some Thai expressions before you visit Thailand.
   >> When in Thailand, Talk to the Thais
   >> In Pursuit of Happy Backpacking
   >> Let's Go to the Countryside
   >> YO HO AND AWAY WE GO

Transportation in Thailand
It is convenient to travel in Thailand as there are plenty of public transportations to the various tourist locations, whether by cars, by trains, by planes or by boats.
   >> Airports in Thailand
   >> Buses in Thailand
   >> Transportation to Pattaya

Shopping in Bangkok
Avid shoppers should not miss this. There are many department stores in Bangkok awaiting your visit. Or if you like traipsing around bazaars, you will enjoy our bazaar which is undoubtedly the largest in the world, and that is Jatujak Weekend Market where you can judge for yourself its expanse.
   >> Jatujak Weekend Market

Bangkok Sightseeing – Jatujak Weekend Market (2)

This weekend I woke up to clear blue sky and beautiful, cool weather, just right for going out for a brisk walk, and I thought, well, I’ve just told you about Jatujak Weekend Market, so why not take you on tour of Jatujak Weekend Market via my Blog?

For tourists who are not used to going to places in Bangkok by bus.. I feel that getting to Jatujak Weekend Market by railcars would be the most convenient way; either the BTS Skytrain or the MRT Subway train is fine. Today, I’ll take you on the BTS Skytrain for our Jatujak Weekend Market trip.

Incidentally, if you happen to have just wandered (haha :p) into my blog the first time, I have written some information on Jatujak Weekend Market in my previous blog which you can check out here.

Let’s begin then.. Today, we’re going to Jatujak Weekend Market via the BTS Skytrain. The station we are heading for is Mo Chit Station (N8) and the nearest exit to Jatujak Weekend Market is Exit 1. (In case you come by the MRT Subway train you can get down at two stations: one is the Chatuchak Park Station Exit 1 where you’ll come up near the BTS Skytrain station, and the other one is the Kamphaeng Phet Station Exit 2 where you’ll come up right inside Jatujak Weekend Market). Now, back to our BTS Skytrain.

After coming out of the station I was met with the sight of the whole street side lined with vendors whose goods are spread out on the sidewalk or on stands, and they all seem to be waiting for my “patronage” even before I enter the Weekend Market. Actually, their merchandises really grab my attention. For example, these attractive fashion watches are only 100 Baht (USD$3). (Of course, you should not even think of comparing their quality with watches costing thousands or ten thousands of Baht in the department stores.)

Having passed these appetizers along the sidewalk, we shall now enter the actual Jatujak Market which, I feel, has nearly everything our heart desires in a marketplace, only depending on whether or not we are able to find them. (Many times had I purposely come here to buy some specific item but must go home empty handed because I could not remember where the stall I visited previously was situated T^T) and if you study the Jatujak Market map you will see that Jatujak Market group their stalls into sections according to types of merchandise. I need to tell you, however, that when you are actually here some of the stalls may not be located in the section allocated for them as per the map ^^”.

Now, if you have finally reached the market but don’t know where to begin, you may want to walk through all the stalls into the Main Road of the market first. And if you just meander along and stop at this stall, that stall, it may take 1-2 hours just for the stalls lining the Main Road already. After that you may want to walk inside into each layer as you wish. Today, however, I will just guide you around the Main Road to visit stalls situated around it which offer bags, clothes, food, and sometimes there would be a street show for us to watch.

By the way, apart from the Jatujak Weekend Market itself, opposite Jatujak on Kampaengphet Road is another market called MOF Market (MOF stands for Marketing Organization for Farmers) or what the Thai people call Or Tor Kor Market. This market is renowned for its fresh food such as fruits, Thai desserts and Thai food; also fish and seafood are sold. But I have to warn you: the price of the food in this market is considerably higher than the price of food in normal markets or in supermarkets of department stores. (My family calls this the Well-To-Do’s Market. ^^”) On the other hand, the way they are arranged on the shelves, as well as the packaging of some food, like the fruits or the Thai desserts, are more beautifully presented than what can be seen generally in the stores. Whenever I buy something from here, they are usually destined as gifts for friends and relatives. ;) Incidentally, next to Jatujak Weekend Market (but not on the same side as Or Tor Kor Market) are three large parks for you to rest your aching feet after a whole day of shopping. One of them goes under the same name as the weekend market and is called Jatujak Park. And the other two parks which are located nearby are Queen Sirikit Public Park and SRT Park.

Four hours have now passed … and I was just about exhausted. It’s about time we say goodbye to Jatujak Weekend Market on this beautiful day. However, I think it won’t be long before I find myself back here again as usual. On my homeward journey I’m taking the MRT Subway and will proceed home by another transportation from the city center. So, till next time, a short Adios…

(There are still numerous pictures which I have posted in my Instagram. If you are interested, please visit me @Cyberlambkin)

Next: Jatujak Weekend Market Photo Gallery

Bangkok Sightseeing – Jatujak Weekend Market (1)

Are you an avid shopper? Is walking around weekend markets a great love of your life? If you answer yes, you certainly must find an opportunity to visit the weekend market I’m introducing to you today... Jatujak Weekend Market.

Jatujak (or J.J. or Chatuchak) Weekend Market is the largest weekend market in Thailand; it has even been named the world’s largest weekend market, being situated on an area of more than 35 acres (0.14 km²) and having more than 15,000 stalls. This weekend market is located in the northern part of the city of Bangkok and can be conveniently reached via public transportation, whether it be the BTS Skytrain, the MRT Subway, bus or taxi so you don’t have to be afraid at all that you wouldn’t be able to find. If you can find your way to the railcars, either the skytrain or the subway, you will be able to reach the weekend market for sure.

Opening hours
Jatujak Weekend Market is open only on Saturdays and Sundays from around 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. to 6 p.m. when the stalls begin to close although some stalls stay opened till 9 p.m. On weekdays most of the stalls in the weekend market area are closed; however, there are days when special products are sold here such as gardening and plant market on Wednesdays and Thursdays and ceramic market on Fridays.

Getting to the Jatujak Weekend Market
Jatujak Weekend Market is easily accessible by any of the following public transportation:
BTS Skytrain Getting off at Mo Chit Station (N8). The nearest exit to Jatujak Weekend Market is Exit 1.
MRT Subway There are two terminals where you can reach Jatujak Weekend Market: the Chatuchak Park Station Exit 1 which comes up near the BTS Skytrain, and the Kamphaeng Phet Station Exit 2 which comes up right in the vicinity of Jatujak Weekend Market.
BMTA Bus
The buses which stop in front of Jatujak Market (Phaholyothin Road) are:
   Regular Bus No. 3, 8, 26, 27, 28, 29, 34, 38, 39, 44, 52, 59, 63, 77, 90, 96, 104, 108, 122, 134, 136, 138, 145, 182, 188
   Air-conditioned Bus No. PorOr.3, PorOr.28, PorOr.29, PorOr.34, PorOr.39, PorOr.44, PorOr.59, PorOr.63, PorOr.77, PorOr.104, PorOr.134, PorOr.138, PorOr.145, PorOr.157, PorOr.177, PorOr.502, PorOr.503, PorOr.509, PorOr.510, PorOr.517, PorOr.524, PorOr.529
The buses which stop in front of Jatujak Day & Night Market (Gate 1) (Kampangpetch 2 Road) are:
   Regular Bus No.: 26, 77, 96, 104, 122, 134, 136, 138, 145, 157, 182
   Air-conditioned Bus No. PorOr.77, PorOr.134, PorOr.138, PorOr.145, PorOr.157, PorOr.509, PorOr.517, PorOr.529, PorOr.536
Taxi Almost all taxi drivers in Bangkok know Jatujak Weekend Market. Taxi fares depend on the distance traveled to the Jatujak Market as per the taxi meter plus the expressway fare if you go on the expressway.

Types of products sold at Jatujak Weekend Market
You can find virtually all types of products in this weekend market, whether they be clothing, food, ornaments, leather handbags, footwear, Thai Silk, artificial flowers, novels and magazines, plants and flowers, pets, woodcrafts, stone décors, curtains, antiques, items of collection, collectibles, jewelry, etc. The Jatujak Weekend Market is divided into 11 categories, 27 sections, each section comprising the following types of stalls:

Section	Type of Products
1	Miscellaneous, second-hand clothing
2	Foliage plants and flowering plants, home furnishings
3	Foliage plants and flowering plants, accessories
4	Home furniture
5	Handcrafts, miscellaneous
6	Pets, accessories for pets
7	Foliage plants and flowering plants, gardening equipment
8	Arts and crafts, clothing, wickerwork
9	Pets, wickerwork
10	Handicrafts, clothing, miscellaneous
11	Wickerwork, ceramic
12	Dried food, hiking equipment, clothing
13	Pets, accessories for pets
14	Clothing, hiking equipment, leather
15	Food and drink, clothing, miscellaneous
16	Food and drink, clothing, miscellaneous
17	Food and drink, ceramic, furniture
18	Clothing, food and drink
19	Dried food, gift, Benjarong porcelain (a kind of hand-painted porcelain)
20	Clothing, gifts, hiking equipment
21	Clothing, footwear, miscellaneous
22	Food and drink, clothing, miscellaneous
23	Food and drink, clothing, miscellaneous
24	Foliage plants and flowering plants, agricultural equipment
25	Handicrafts, antiques, collectibles
26	Antiques, dried food, clothing
27	Food and drink, books, miscellaneous

Jatujak Weekend Market Map Guide

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Trivial Information about Jatujak Weekend Market
   - Smoking is prohibited in Jatujak Weekend Market. Violators will be fined 2,000 Baht.
   - In my opinion, the best time to discover or shop unhurriedly in Jatujak Weekend Market is around 9 o’clock in the morning onwards as the weather is quite pleasant then. After 12 o’clock there will be numerous people walking around, and after 2 o’clock is when the weekend market is most populated.
   - Comfortable footwear is recommended. If you have luggage, it should be left at your lodging’s reception counter.
   - Be careful of pickpocket. If you are using a shoulder bag, it should be brought to the front all the time. Your wallet, purse, cell phone, and valuables should be kept where they cannot easily be removed because although there are policemen and security guards watching over the safety of tourists, some areas in the market are so crowded, with many people jostling each other, that it’s better to be extra careful of petty thefts.
   - Food, drinks, fruits, ice cream are sold cheaply at almost every point of the weekend market.
   - If you like some product and the price is satisfactory, buy it. You may not be able to find the shop again if you come back the second time. However, if you feel the price is rather high, you may find it quite fun to bargain with the vendors. If you buy a large quantity of the same thing, you may be surprised by the staggering discount given by the vendor.
   - Last but not least, make yourself fit and I wish you happiness in your shopping, eating and bargaining!!!

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