On 35 hectares of land with over 15,000 stalls and 200,000 visitors every Saturday and Sunday, Chatuchak Weekend Market in Bangkok is without doubt the biggest market of the city and one of the largest and most famous markets around the world. You can practically all that exists: accessories for the home, crafts, art, antiques, live animals, books, music, clothing, food, plants and flowers. The list could be almost more variety, and if what you're looking for, Chatuchak Market is the place to go. Thai-craft is a good thing to Chatuchak market and competition, prices are kept to a minimum. If you are looking for authentic antiques, you need an eye, like the vast majority of antiques on offer in this market are fake so be careful if this is the bargain you are looking for. Due to the size of the market Chatuchak is divided into separate areas depending on the type of goods sold. This makes life a little 'easier and maps in different parts can be picked up before you. The official opening of the market are usually from 9 to 00 6-00pm Saturday and Sunday, although many of the stalls actually open between 9. 00 and 10 and 00 clock near the end. There are many other markets to explore, in addition to Chatuchak. Khao San Road is a tourist hotspot and the market sells clothing, books, CDs and similar products. Near Khao San Road is the main market Banglamphu that extends over Phra Sumen Road and Chakrapong Road. This market is more popular with the locals, so a trip here if you fancy a shopping faith. Pratunam Market is open all hours of day and is one of the best places in Bangkok salire cheap clothes, fabrics and textiles. Un po 'fuori mano to find in this market the crossroads Ratchaprarop and Phetburi. Further down the road is Phetburi Nai welding (also Nai Lert) market, which is a smaller version of Chatuchak. If you like your bargain hunting at night, then Patpong night market may be of interest. Very popular with tourists to find the standard market, but prices are not competitive, as you can find elsewhere. Night markets favored by many as the temperatures are slightly lower after Sunday, and this makes the negotiations for a pleasant slightly 'more experience. Temperatures in Thailand are relatively high, but all year is a little 'cooler from November to mid February, so this is something to consider when booking your flights to Bangkok.