Attracting over 200,000 visitors every day, of which about 30% are foreigners, Chatuchak Weekend Market has become a must visit attraction for tourists. With a diverse collection of merchandise sold in 15,000 booths spread across a 27 acre area, it is the largest market in Thailand as well as the largest weekend market in the world. You can find a range of goods here ranging from local handicrafts to rare traditional ingredients used for a wellness retreat.

The market offers a wide variety of goods including products used for health and wellness retreats, clothing and accessories, antiques, collectibles, books, handicrafts, food and beverage, art and gallery, ceramics, furniture, home decoration items, plants, gardening tools, pets and pet accessories as well as many other miscellaneous products.

Majority of goods sold at the market are on sale and you can negotiate and hunt for bargain at many stores while you sift through the goods on offer. The sheer variety of merchandise available at Chatuchak weekend market would surprise any seasoned shopper.

Thanuja Silva is a travel writer who writes under the pen name Auburn Silver. She has a passion for fashion and a deep interest in admiring new and exotic attractions around the world. Google+