Chatuchak Weekend Market: Days, Hours and BTS or MRT Exits
Chatuchak general goods trade Friday to Sunday and the market is closed Monday to Wednesday. The listed service hours are 05:00 to 18:00, and entry is free. From BTS Mo Chit, leave by Exit 1 for a direct walkway into the market.
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Chatuchak opening days and hours
Chatuchak general goods trade Friday to Sunday, and the market is closed Monday to Wednesday. Entry is free.
| What | Days and hours |
|---|---|
| General goods | Friday to Sunday |
| General goods closed | Monday to Wednesday |
| Service hours | 05:00 to 18:00 |
| Plant market | Tuesday to Thursday |
| Plant market hours | 07:00 to 18:00 |
| Saturday and Sunday | 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
Friday, Saturday and Sunday
The listed service hours are 05:00 to 18:00. Saturday and Sunday run 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and some zones open Friday afternoon.
For the full market, plan on Saturday or Sunday. On Friday only some zones open in the afternoon.
The plant market on weekdays
The plant market is open Tuesday to Thursday and closed Monday and Friday to Sunday. It opens from 07:00 to 18:00.
What to see at Chatuchak
The market is divided into 27 projects with over 8,000 retail stalls. Products include clothing, bags, decorations, earthenware, handicrafts, souvenirs, and food and beverage services.
The market is better known to tourists as JJ Market. It stands on Phahon Yothin Road near Chatuchak Park.
Its flower and plant shops are the largest selection in Bangkok, and it also has antiques, collectables and many rare old books.
The zones worth planning around
- The Plants and Pet Zone offers orchids, rare plants and pets.
- The Art and Antiques Zone sells paintings, vintage posters, porcelain and collectibles.
- The Food Zone serves Thai street foods, traditional sweets, spicy Isaan dishes and trendy beverages.
- The Fashion Zone sells clothing and accessories from independent designers.
- Rare bookstores are part of the market.
Photo spots and shop owners
Gate 1, the vintage art zone, plant shops in Zone B and the old wooden walkways between stalls are named as popular photo spots. Chat with shop owners, since many have fascinating backstories.
Street performers
The Clock Tower is a street-performance spot. Performance slots are bookable on Saturday and Sunday at 14.00-15.45 and 16.00-17.45.
Street performers can accept donations from the audience.
How the market began
The market was born from a 1938 government initiative and first operated at Sanam Luang before moving to the Chatuchak district.
Who Chatuchak suits (and who should skip it)
- It suits plant buyers: the plant market opens Tuesday to Thursday from 07:00 to 18:00.
- It suits visitors who want a free entry day: entry is free.
- It suits rail travellers: BTS Mo Chit Exit 1 is a direct walkway into the market.
- It suits early risers and late-afternoon shoppers, who avoid the intense heat.
- It suits book and antique hunters: the market has antiques, collectables and many rare old books.
- It suits families who want a green break: Chatuchak Park sits next to the market.
- Skip it on Monday: the market is closed Monday to Wednesday for general goods.
- Skip the midday hours if heat bothers you.
How to get to Chatuchak
The address is 587, 10 Kamphaeng Phet 2 Road, Chatuchak, Bangkok 10900.
By BTS
Leave BTS Mo Chit Station by Exit 1 for a direct walkway into the market. Mo Chit is the BTS Green Line station.
By MRT
Leave MRT Kamphaeng Phet Station by Exit 2 for the Plant and Pet Zone. The Blue Line station named for the park is Suan Chatuchak.
By bus
Bus routes 3, 8, 26, 28, 29, 34, 39, 44, 52, 59, 63 and 77 serve the market. Routes 90, 96, 104, 122, 134, 136, 138, 145, 204, 510, 529E and A1 also serve it.
By express boat
Get off the Chao Phraya Express Boat at Kiak Kai Pier, then take a taxi for about 10 to 15 minutes. See Chao Phraya boats: flags, routes and fares for the express flags and days.
By taxi or car
Parking is available at the market’s parking lot or at Chatuchak Park opposite.
When to go and how long
The best time is 9:00 to 11:00 AM or after 4:00 PM to avoid the intense heat. Saturday and Sunday run 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
No official visit length is published. The market is vast and maze-like, so photograph the layout at the entrance or use the market map app. Gate 1 is the main entrance.
Nearby and how to combine it
Chatuchak Park is a large public park next to the market, visible from the BTS Mo Chit platform. The MRT station named for the park is Suan Chatuchak.
In the morning or at the weekend the park shows a slow side of Bangkok, with people running, cycling or relaxing under the trees. See BTS and MRT fares for what the rail legs cost.
For a half-day plan, go in the 9:00 to 11:00 AM window, then leave before the afternoon heat. Or arrive after 4:00 PM, since the weekend day runs to 6:00 PM.
Before you go
- Day: general goods trade Friday to Sunday; Monday to Wednesday is closed.
- Entry: free.
- Clothes: breathable clothing, a sun hat and comfortable walking shoes.
- Bring drinking water, a small shoulder bag, a market map and a portable fan or hand fan.
- Map: photograph the layout at the entrance, because the market is vast and maze-like.
- Meeting point: Gate 1 is the main entrance.
- Facilities: parking and restrooms are listed.
Step by step
- Pick the dayGeneral goods trade Friday to Sunday and the market is closed Monday to Wednesday.
- Go early or lateVisit 9:00 to 11:00 AM or after 4:00 PM to avoid the intense heat.
- Enter by railLeave BTS Mo Chit Station by Exit 1, or MRT Kamphaeng Phet Station by Exit 2.
- Check the mapPhotograph the market layout at the entrance, because the market is vast and maze-like.
Not confirmed: Friday evening: Friday night hours are not confirmed; the listed hours are 05:00 to 18:00. Payment: the payment methods stalls accept are not confirmed.
Common questions
What days is Chatuchak Weekend Market open?
Chatuchak general goods are open Friday to Sunday and closed Monday to Wednesday.
What time does Chatuchak open and close?
The listed service hours are 05:00 to 18:00. Saturday and Sunday run 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with some zones open Friday afternoon.
Is there an entrance fee at Chatuchak?
Entry to Chatuchak Market is free.
Which BTS exit is closest to Chatuchak?
Leave BTS Mo Chit Station by Exit 1 for a direct walkway into the market.
Which MRT exit do you use for Chatuchak?
Leave MRT Kamphaeng Phet Station by Exit 2 for the Plant and Pet Zone. The Blue Line station for the park side is Suan Chatuchak.
When is the plant market open?
The plant market is open Tuesday to Thursday and closed Monday and Friday to Sunday. It opens from 07:00 to 18:00.
When is the best time to visit Chatuchak?
The best time is 9:00 to 11:00 AM or after 4:00 PM to avoid the intense heat.
How big is Chatuchak market?
The market is divided into 27 projects with over 8,000 retail stalls.
Does Chatuchak have toilets and parking?
The tourism authority lists parking and restrooms as facilities. Parking is available at the market's parking lot or at Chatuchak Park opposite.
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