Markets vary from the hot and sticky mazes like Pratunam, Pahurat and Chatuchak Weekend Market, to the more sophisticated and cooler night market at Suan Lum Night Bazaar.

As well as excellent bargains, the markets also offer a slice of local life and a great opportunity to sample the kind of food you won't find in most hotels. Find more about Bangkok markets in the Chatuchak Weekend Market, Patpong Night Market, and Suan Lum Night Bazaar, Floating Markets, Wholesale Markets, and Local Markets sections below...

• Chatuchak Market - Weekend market
  Chatuchak Weekend Market in Bangkok is the mother of all markets - and possibly one of the biggest and most famous markets in the world.
• Suan Lum Night Bazaar
  A mixture of poshly dressed, fresh-from-the-office Thai's and expats along with fisherman pant-clad tourists, Suan Lum could best be described as the VIP outdoor market of Bangkok
• Patpong Night Market
  After cleaning up its act, Patpong's become one of the 'must' night shopping destinations for avid shoppers.
• Floating Markets
  Even though transactions are more concerned with tourists rather than locals these days, the floating market boats are still piled high with tropical fruit and vegetables, fresh, ready-to-drink coconut juice and local food cooked from floating kitchens located right on the boat.
• Wholesale Markets
  Retailers across Bangkok, Asia and beyond flock to the wholesale markets for unbeatable deals - usually the lowest prices in the city.
• Local Markets
  Some of Bangkok's best-kept secrets are found in local markets.