CHATUCHAK Weekendmarket.

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Smoking Ban for Chatuchak Market
Monday, June 09 2008 @ 03:05 PM ICT

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Since the beginning of June, Chatuchak Weekend Market, which is sometimes also referred to as Jatujak or JJ Market, covering more then 1.13 km² (35 acres) has turned into a healthier place, as the Chatuchak authorities have introduced a complete ban on smoking for the whole market. Violations to the smoking ban would be fined 2,000 Baht.


Chatuchak Market Officials have prepared two smoking areas in front of the Chakuchak Market restrooms.

Still everyone seems to love a bargain and there are plenty to be had at Chatuchak Weekend Market, a happening that occurs in Bangkok every Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 to 18:00.

Items sold at the Chatuchak Weekend Market include everything imaginable and much that is unimaginable, including clothing, flowers, plants, massive goldfish, rare tropical fish, handmade candles, modern paintings, ceramics and kitchen ware, used magazines and books and virtually every kind of handicraft produced in Thailand.To get the best prices, you have to bargain. At one time the Weekend Market was difficult to reach, but it is now easily accessed by getting off the skytrain at the Mo Chit station and walking the short distance to the market. You can also take the metro/subway (MRT) to Kamphaengphet station, which brings you directly in the heart of the market.

It can get very hot at Chatuchak so be sure to drink lots of water and to occasionally stop for a rest. A useful map of the market's layout, is available at the market and in several Bangkok bookstores. It is indispensable for finding things in the maze produced by Chatuchak's more then 15,000 stalls.