Pratunam Market

A Local Market in the Heart of Bangkok

Pratunam Market is a massive shopping area located on Phetchaburi Road, Bangkok, right opposite Platinum Fashion Mall. It is only a 5-minute walk from Central World. The market is easy to miss as it is located in the sois 19 and 21 of Phetchaburi Road. Once you enter the market, you will find that it is full of life and character.

What to Buy at Pratunam Market

You can find everything here, from clothing to accessories to souvenirs. Some may be fake replicas, while some may be unbranded. What makes this place unique to other market is that the prices are very cheap which ranges from 100 – 400 baht and this is excluding the “wholesale price” that many shops would include which is when you buy 3 or more pieces from the shops, you can buy it for an even more discounted rate. Hence, there are a lot of resellers visiting this market.

You may think that in a crowded market, it can get very hot; however, many parts of the market are under a shade, and more and more shops are installing air conditioners. Making the experience cooler and more enjoyable. The layout of the market is very chaotic, but that’s the fun of it

What to Expect

Pratunam Market opens daily starting as early as 5 am, the market slows down after 2 pm as many shops start to close. However, some shops do open until the very latest at 9 pm, but we recommend you go between 5 am and 2 pm as this is when the most shops are open.

When coming to this market, don’t expect to have a comfortable and cosy shopping experience, as this is as authentic as it can get for shopping in Bangkok. It’s crowded and chaotic, but it is the best place to find a bargain. Wear light clothes to be ready to explore, and bring cash as many of these shops don’t take credit cards. Pratunam Market is a must-visit if you want a glimpse of the real Bangkok.

Street Food around Pratunam Market

While exploring Pratunam Market you may feel hungry and In soi Phetchaburi 19 there is a very small alleyway of only 30 m that sells Thai street food. Foods that you will find here are fried chicken, kao gaeng and noodles.

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