Dying to take in more of Bangkok's night shopping lifestyle and never willing to retreat to our hotel at Amari Watergate, we chanced on JJ Green with the aid of some local people,
And boy made it happen ended up being the most effective nights our 4D3N journey.A stone's discard from Chatuchak Market, a popular weekend market in
Bangkok, JJ Green is a neighborhood mall day and a favorite antique evening market by night. Occupying the size of 3 to 4 soccer fields, JJ Green Night Market, also called Siam Gypsy Market, is nothing beats the pasar malams we've in Singapore. Not just will it vary in space, but JJ Green also provides a lot more with regards to the types and quantity of products offered. With simply four dollars, we're able to nevertheless shop from other countless choice of pre-loved antique shoes, clothes, bags and accessories. How incredible was that?
Just what amazed us however was the most obvious scarcity of tourists - a sight which can be regarded as unusual in the mostly commercialised nation today. All around us then have been mainly tertiary students obtaining their purchasing fix pleased or just relaxing out on a weekend. Normally we experienced anxious due to the language barrier. Fortunately, our concerns were unproven once we managed to secure wonderful steals at incredibly reduced prices and got during the night with our "barely there" language skills. The local people had nothing but smiles for us as well! What was a lot more astonishing has been the sellers didn't stress us into purchasing their items in any way! Nicely, at least that has been the situation for us.
There was even a car boot sale - indeed, the kind you see on TV! - which attracted at least hundreds of vehicle owners exhibiting and promoting their gifts such as vintage toys, ornaments and fascinating signage. Although we are not serious enthusiasts, we finished up wasting hours there and remaining with a carload of vintage centerpieces for the house and office. Think about our colleagues' expressions once they learned about the cost at which we obtained that odd antique clock for, ha!
The masses can diminish at about 1 in the morning, although not to get worried, you will see lots of taxis offered to bring you back to your hotel.
Fascinated to look at JJ Green now? We've a few advise for you!
- Obtain the GRABTAXI iphone app on your iOS or Android device in order to avoid losing precious time haggling with taxi drivers on the cost.
- Get some fundamental Thai before your visit so you won't have difficulty discovering your directions around. It is a helpful skill to understand whenever haggling with sellers as well!
- Avoid being scared to bargain. Who knows, you could just be capable of buy your wanted product at a far lower cost!
- When you have some time to spare, go to
Chatuchak Market in the afternoon first just before going down to JJ Green at night. It is only a brief stroll from there!
Address: Kamphaeng Phet 3 Road
Ways to get there: Get the BTS sky train to Mo Chit and get exit 1 or 3. Walk through Jatuchak Park to Kampaengphet soi 3. Walk for around 200m until you view the market on your left. If you take the subway, get off at Chatuchak Park Station and take exit 1 or 2, after that follow the same directions to Kampaengphet soi 3.
Opening hours: Friday to Sunday evening..