Bangkok - Chatuchak Market

For some years now Bangkok's big weekend market has been held at Chatuchak on the northern edge of the city, having moved from its old site on Sanaam Luang, near the Grand Palace. It nevertheless remains a huge attraction, not least for many thousands of tourists. The variety of goods on offer seems almost endless, and as well as the numerous stalls there are restaurants and snack vendors. As early as the Friday evening locals start arriving from far and wide by bus, car or train. Be careful when buying "antiques"; most are simply clever reproductions.