So take along enough cash, as not many vendors or stall owners accept credit cards. A fascinating aspect of the market is that many emerging Thai artists, craftmen and business people have started their sucessful careers with a stall at Chatuchak Market. Keep your eyes peeled for lots ofraw talent, innovation and craftsmanship. Then, there are some very interesting vendors who have been selling their merchandise at the market for decades and it's clear that they love what they do.

You can find plenty of food and drink all over the market. Check out some of the unusual delicacies too, like grubs, frogs and scorpions, mostly deep fried and spiced heavily. It's very easy to get your hands on an ice-cold beer too, which is often the best way to quench a thirst in exteme heat and humidity. As long as you make sure to drink lots of liquids to avoid dehydration and wear light clothing. Chatuchak is also like any other big markets in the world; crowdy and busy. So watch outfor pickpkts and keep your personal belongings safe.

How to get there : Subway (MRT) to Chatuchak Park station. Or Skytrain (BTS) to Mo Chit station