Sunday, February 10, 2013 Bangkok

Today, we decided to go to the Chatuchak Weekend Market in Bangkok.  

The market is at the end of the sky train line, traffic is very busy and people are everywhere.   It is among the largest markets in the world. 

 Jatujak or Chatuchak Weekend Market is the biggest market in Thailand and one of the best in Asia. It boasts about 15,000 stalls in its 35 acres and flocked by approximately 200,000 visitors daily. 

 Luckily, we had planned to spend the entire day here as it was a very large market with many things to look at.  The day was very hot but we were able to buy small or large towels (which were kept in the coolers) that helped us cool off.  

The market closed at 7:00 p.m. and we did not get to every stall in the market, which was fine with us at the end of the day. 

We decided to go to the very busy/funky street, in our neighbourhood, for dinner.  It is a narrow street with little traffic, except for people.  There are many restaurants here and places for people to lie on lounge chairs while they get a foot massage or a thai massage.  There are also many spas to get a facial, manicure and pedicure, etc. for an extremely inexpensive amount.  

There are also Volkswagen Vans which have been converted into small bars offering all sorts of mixed drinks, beer and interesting music to listen to.  

There are people everywhere from different countries  taking in all that the street has to offer.  We had, yet another, fantastic meal in a fun, energetic atmosphere.