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Weekend Market
Weekend Market at Chatuchak Park. This large open public ground
covers approximately 35 acres opposite the Northern Bus station
on Phahonyothin Road. Known as Suan Chatuchak, it hosts the
popular Weekend Market where people buy and sell a thousand
local products. Items range from exotic fresh fruits, vegetables,
handicrafts, dress materials, furniture, toys, domestic utensils
and pets. There is a particularly fine section for plants.
The Weekend Market is open on Saturdays and Sundays from 7.00
am to 6.00 pm.
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Floating Markets
These are very important commercial centres for those living
on the banks of the many canals and away from road. Every
day, from about 6.00 to 11.00 am small boats laden with all
kinds of tropical fruits and vegetables and other produce
from the orchards or nearby communities assemble for business.
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Narayana Phand
This is handicraft centre, under government supervision, located
on Ratchadamri Rd. Visitors may inspect and buy selections
of handicrafts from all parts of the country. Items available
include Thai silk, ceramics, wood cannings, lacquerware, bronze
objects and Khon masks. The store is open daily from 10.00
am until 8.00 pm.
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China Town
Bangkok's China Town is an old business centre covering a
large area around Yaowarat Road and Charoen Krung Road. There
are many small streets and alleys full of shops selling all
types of goods. The area is always lively, and market stalls
abound. It has been the main centre for trading by the Chinese
since they were moved from their old site some 200 years ago
to make way for the Grand Palace and Emerald Buddha complex.
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