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| Jatujak
Weekend Market |
| Everyone
has heard of “Jatujak”
the center of a great variety of goods,
lots of shops, and Thai products,
wholesale market for farmers’ products
and local handicrafts. Furthermore,
this place is a big market for Thai
local products export. The variety
and lively atmosphere of Jatujak Market
has added colour to the weekend for
Bangkok people for long time. This
place has helped create careers and
added wealth to thousands of people
and attracts huge numbers of foreign
tourists. Jatujak
has a long history of being the largest
market in the world, covering 68 rai
(1 rai = 1,600 square meters) and
made up of 27 sections. It has 10,000
shops and 300 vendors.
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| History |
| P.
Phibulsongkram, a prime minister,
had a policy to set up market fairs
for all provinces in 1948. First,
Sanam Luang was chosen as the place
of the market in Bangkok. Less than
a year later, the market was moved
to Saranrom Park and later to Sanam
Chai. Then in 1958 back to Sanam Luang
again. Because of the policy in 1978
to use Sanam Luang as a place of recreation,
The
State Railway of Thailand gave Bangkok
some land at Phahonyothin area, The
place was developed for vendors and
moved from Sanam Luang at the same
time. Finally in 1982 the market was
completed and renamed Phahonyothin.
The place was developed for vendors
and moved from Sanam Luang at the
same time. Finally in 1982 the market
was completed and renamed Phahonyothin
Market and then changed in 1987 to
“Jatujak Market” to match Jatujak
Park, its present name. |
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| Shops |
| In the beginning,
Jatujak Market was nearly empty because
of its remoteness, but the patience of vendors
and the growth of the city rapidly changed
the market in the last 10 years. Thousands
of people come here on weekends because
of the variety of goods, the experience
of bargaining and the unique techniques
of vendors. The market attracts shoppers
from young to old, and foreigners who love
Thai arts and handicrafts. Although it only
operates during the weekend, to date it
has received more than 200,000 visitors
and there has been a turnover of between100
– 120 millions Baht |
We
might divide goods at Jatujak Market in
to 8 categories:
1. Trees
2. Secondhand goods
3. Pets
4. Food & Drink
5. Fresh & Dry Food
6. Ceramics, Collectables, and Home Appliances
7. Clothes & Dresses
8. Books
Shops at Jatujak Weekend Market are in its
27 sections:
Chatuchak
Zone :
Clothing & Accessories Zone: 2, 3, 5,
6, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 21, 23
Handicraft Products Zone: 8, 11, 13, 15,
27
Ceramics & Pottery Zone: 7, 15, 17,
19, 25
Art & Galleries Zone: 5, 7
Food & Beverages Zone: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
20, 21, 26
Plants & Gardening tools Zone: 3, 4
Decorations & Furniture Zone: 2, 3,
7, 8, 10, 14, 23, 24, 25
Pet & Accessories Zone: 9, 11, 13, 15,
17
Books Zone: 1, 27
Antique & Collectibles Zone: 1, 25,
26
Miscellaneous & Used Clothing Zone:
2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 22, 23, 25, 26
A
clock, which was built by the Jatujak Administration
and the Thai-Chinese Chamber of Commerce
Association, celebrating the sixth anniversary
of His Majesty the King, Rama IX, serves
as the meeting place for visitors and vendors
alike.
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Transport
It’s so convenient to come to Jatujak
Weekend Market because there are many
kinds of transport serving the market |
Ordinary
buses
3, 8, 26, 27, 28, 29, 34, 38, 39,
44, 51, 52, 59, 63, 77, 96, 104, 108,
122, 134, and 182
Air-conditioned
buses
26,44, 59, 63, 77, 157, 183, 509,
512, 517, 518, 521, 524, 529, and
547
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3, 8, 26, 27, 28, 29, 34, 38, 39,
44, 52, 59, 77, 96, 104, 108, 112,134,
136, 138, 145, 502, 503, 509, 510,
512, 513 |
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BTS Sky
Train
The BTS Sky Train is a very comfortable
and convenient way to get around Bangkok.
Currently there are two routes, the Sukhumvit
Line and the Silom Line where you can transfer
to Mo Chit Station at Siam Interchange Station.
M.R.T
Subway
You can alight either at Jatujak Park
Station or Kamphangphet Station.
Private Cars
There are three parking areas around the
market.
• Park & Ride parking place for more
than 1,500 cars on Kamphangphet2 Road
serving clients for Jatujak Market with
20 passenger transfer buses between car
park and the market for only 40 Baht a
day.
• MOF Market on Kamphangphet Road charged
at an hourly rate.
• Mo Chit BTS Sky Train Station on Phahonyothin
Road free of charge from 05.00 – 24.00.
For more information contact:
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Jatujak Administration Tel: 0-2272-4440
Jatujak Plaza Office Tel: 0-2272-5382-3
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