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BANGKOK

IF YOU VISIT THREE MARKETS…


Bangkok’s markets are world famous – whether that’s for the street food, size, or a side of sleaze.

TO GET LOST IN


Chatuchak Market; Saturdays and Sundays, 6am to 6pm

With over 15,000 booths selling everything from Thai art to antiques to fruit and veg, plants, ceramics and fresh meat, you could get lost in this expansive market – luckily you can pick up a map from one of the guards. Spend a day here shopping for gifts and sampling the food stalls as you go.

A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE


Patpong night market;

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