3. Chatuchak Market
I wasn’t a big fan of Chatuchak because, the first time I went there, my feet were already sore from walking. I couldn’t avoid visiting the second time, however. No amount of dissuading can make my family believe that Chatuchak is not worth the trip. Thankfully, it was our first stop so everyone was still in high spirits.
The Lumphini MRT station was a godsend as it was a mere five-minute walk from our hotel.
A quick transfer to the Skytrain at Kampheng Phet and we were in Chatuchak in only 20 minutes or so.
The first things that caught my eye coming out of the station were the leather goods. There were shoes, bags, purses, handmade sandals, all of very good quality. My pick was a black cross-body bag that was big enough for my iPad.
JM went in search for brogues.
She also considered oxfords.
And tasseled loafers.
She couldn’t resist buying these.
On our way to the nearest bank to have some currency exchanged, we saw rows after rows of books.
The bank was near the main entrance. We turned right to one of the sois (alleyways) and were entranced by the sight of these lovely lamps.
It was a big market, with more than 15,000 stalls peddling everything from rare orchids to block-printed textiles. So after walking for nearly two hours, we wanted to try this.
We had coffee instead.
JM left this note.
There were plenty of outdoor eateries to try but the menu selection was limited particularly for my mom who’s allergic to chicken and most seafood except fish. So we tried all sorts of snacks instead.
Coconut sorbet made on the spot, right beside the milk tea station, where the vendor regaled us with his tea pulling skills
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