Bangkok

Local life

Markets and quarters where the city goes on with its own day.

Market
Nang Loeng Market
Old neighbourhood market a few blocks from Democracy Monument.
Market
Or Tor Kor Market
Premium fresh produce, especially durian and mango.
Market
Pak Khlong Talat
Bangkok's primary flower market, open 24 hours.
Market
Sampeng Lane
A historic market in Bangkok's Chinatown known for its wholesale goods.
Waterfront
Ong Ang Canal
Dug as part of Bangkok's early defensive moat, the restored canal now reveals the old boundary between Rattanakosin and commercial Chinatown.
Curiosity
Khlong Bang Luang
A local floating market along Khlong Bang Luang with historic wooden buildings and art exhibitions.
Curiosity
Ban Bat
In a lane by the Golden Mount a few families still hammer by hand the bowls monks carry on the morning alms round.
Street & district
Tha Phra Chan
A bustling pier and marketplace for Thai amulets and astrologers.
Street & district
Song Wat Road
Curiosity
Baan Silapin
Artist's house on Khlong Bang Luang, with a traditional puppet stage.
Curiosity
Chang Chui
Creative park in Bang Phlat built around a grounded passenger plane.

Nang Loeng Market