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- Chatuchak Market
Chatuchak Market
Chatuchak or JJ market is said to be the largest flea market in
the world. 'Organized' along narrow grid lines under tin roofs,
this enormous market is packed tight with all of Thailand's wears.
Around 15,000 stalls are loosely categorised into clothing, crafts,
food, and animal sections and it is easy to become disoriented
quickly. Some of Thailand's illegally traded animals are sold here
and vendors are quick to spot signs of oncoming raids. Yet a host
of legal but bizarre goods are traded; cock fighting roosters,
monkeys, fake designer gear and antiques are just the tip of the
iceberg. The market is only open on the weekends from 8am to 6pm
and on Fridays for wholesalers. It is easily reached by the sky
train from the Mo Chit station and by subway.
Information & Facts
Language
Thai is the official language, although English is widely
spoken in tourist areas.
Money
The unit of currency is the Baht (THB), which is divided
into 100 satang. Currency can be exchanged at the airport, banks,
hotels and bureaux de change. Banks are open Monday to Friday. ATMs
are available in most cities and tourist resorts. Most large hotels
and shops accept travellers cheques, but a better rate will be
given at banks. Most major credit cards are accepted at hotels and
larger businesses.
Opening Times
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