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    Home » Journal

    Chatuchak Weekend Market

    September 4, 2012 by Kankana Saxena

     

    I like to usually share the photos of our trip as soon as we are back home, unpacked and a little relaxed. This is probably the very first time that the photos took months to appear out here. I was sorting out some of the folders the other day and I came across these photos that we had totally forgotten about. It’s from the trip we took in December 2011 and now after nine very short months, I am sharing these with you. Please forgive me for being so lazy and forgetful! And, let’s take a break from the kitchen to enjoy a virtual tour of the largest market in Thailand – Chatuchak Weekend Market.

     

    Even though it’s called weekend market, some of the stalls stay open even on certain weekdays from 8 in the morning to 8 in the evening. But, the majority of the stalls stay open only on the weekends from 10 to 5. It’s a huge market with 7 sections and more than 5000 stalls. You can find anything and everything from plants, antiques, clothes, books and even pets! If you like open markets, open food stalls, walking on the street and shopping, then this is the place to visit.

     

    Amongst the crowd, heat and humidity, capturing the moments was a seriously crazy idea! Wish I had more time in hand.

     

     

     

     

    Yes, they have pets too. Check out these cute puppies playing around. How Adorable!

     

     

    There were various food stalls, something for everyone, ranging from fruits to seafood to grilled meat.

     

     

     

     

     

     

    And this is Bangkok's very famous coconut ice-cream . If you love ice-cream, you can't afford to miss this. It's there in almost every other road side stall on every other lane.

     

     

    This guy was so funny. As you can see from the photo below, he was totally in a happy zone. He was singing away while ladling some of those pink fruit jelly stuff. Anyone knows what it's called ? I can't remember!

     

     

    And then there were deep fried swirl potatoes dusted with spices on top. Crispy yum!

     

     

     

    Those purple corns were so gorgeous. We were in a hurry and we forgot to pick these. Later, we couldn't find it anywhere else! I have no idea how it tastes. Anyone knows?

     

     

    I would have almost missed the below photographs if it wasn't for the music that suddenly started playing and got my attention. This guy was mixing Thai Iced Tea by pouring it back and forth in a perfect rhythm with the song. I believe it's an art and I am sure that a lot and lot of practice must be required for this.

     

     

     

    It would have required multiple weekends to cover all the stalls and the entire market. We could cover only one section of the Chatuchak Weekend Market. There are seven sections and I wonder what we must have missed! Have you ever been there ?

     

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    Comments

    1. roz

      November 26, 2012 at 5:07 am

      I love the weekend market whenever I visit Thailand, it is on the top of my list to visit! You captured it perfectly in your photos! I feel as if I am right there in Thailand!!! I love your blog!

    2. Mistress of Spices

      September 28, 2012 at 1:11 pm

      Actually there are something like 23 sections...I guess you missed most of them. All the more reason to come back!

    3. master chef

      September 24, 2012 at 11:11 pm

      WOW, looks amazing 🙂 Love your blog

    4. CuppaHeaven

      September 21, 2012 at 8:59 am

      Love your photos. I think the pink balls/jellies are diced water chestnuts cooked with a coating of tapioca flour? Red rubies, that's what I've known them as.

    5. Pia

      September 18, 2012 at 5:54 am

      stunning photographs, kankana! especially the tea - wow. his motion is almost like a beautiful, fluid matial art 🙂

    6. Revati

      September 16, 2012 at 10:31 pm

      JUst gorgeous!
      I visited Thailand a few months ago and did a couple of posts just on Chatuchak, because seriously, just a single post does not do it justice. I had so many pictures, many of which didnt make it to the blog.. Do take a look here:
      http://haathitime.com/2012/07/26/thailand-wandering-through-chatuchak/
      and
      http://haathitime.com/2012/07/30/thailand-chow-at-chatuchak/

      Im new here, and your blog is just stunning..especially because it brings all my passions together: food, writing and travel 🙂

      • Kankana Saxena

        September 17, 2012 at 12:18 pm

        Thank you Revati for dropping by. I just checked your blog and it's beautiful how to capture the shots! I can never get enough of Thailand i guess 🙂

    7. reese@SeasonwithSpic

      September 16, 2012 at 11:57 am

      You have some really great and fun pictures there, Kankana! I specially love the action shots. Thanks for sharing them with us. Oh, how I miss all the actions and the endless variety of street foods in Southeast Asia. The food carts scene in the US are just not the same.

    8. Alana

      September 13, 2012 at 4:43 am

      What a gorgeous snapshot of this marketplace. And... PUPPIES!!

    9. Rekha

      September 11, 2012 at 8:55 pm

      What beautiful remembrance of your trip... loved the pictures and those purple corn look gorgeous!

    10. Santa - not Claus

      September 09, 2012 at 6:46 pm

      what a beautiful dialogue and pictures - I don't travel so I appreciate reading and seeing these gorgeous pictures - thanks

    11. Reem | Simply Reem

      September 08, 2012 at 8:26 pm

      Beautiful...
      I ma sure Kan, you must be tired of me using this word again n again very cliche but then again, beauty is what your work is...
      These may be few months old but they look fresh n fun... Taking a little trip with ur eyes...
      B/W I love the capture of the coffee..
      You took me to Happy Zone!!

    12. Kate@Diethood

      September 08, 2012 at 8:50 am

      Amazing! Breathtaking! Love it! Your photos are beyond words... thank you for sharing.

    13. Turmeric n spice

      September 06, 2012 at 5:01 pm

      Love love the pix and the virtual your !! Gorgeous !!

    14. Soma

      September 06, 2012 at 3:08 pm

      Spellbound! such harmony and gorgeousness. Love those cute little dolls and the puppies. the color of the corn! love the guy in happy zone :)and the last few ones!

    15. Divya

      September 06, 2012 at 9:32 am

      Love, love, love the pictures and the story you tell with them. I'm glad you finally got the chance to put these up!

    16. mjskit

      September 06, 2012 at 8:46 am

      I'm so glad that you posted these pictures! Besides being just gorgeous pics, they really tell a story or should I say, many stories of the market. What a GREAT market! I'm a "hands" person so I especially love the pictures with hands in them, one in particular - the one grilling the meats on a stick. Lovely! The happy guy picture makes me smile as well. 🙂 I want one of those fans!!! A very enjoyable and interesting post. Thanks for sharing!

    17. Nami | Just One Cookbook

      September 05, 2012 at 11:28 pm

      I've been to Phuket, Thailalnd for friend's wedding once but stayed in the resort and never had a chance to walk around to see the local area. I really enjoyed each photo you shared here and I'm really amazed with the dramatic pictures you have taken. Colors are amazing, there is movement, stall pictures... just great collection! You are a wonderful story teller, Kankana.

    18. KiranTarun

      September 05, 2012 at 10:10 pm

      Amazing! I would love to visit Thailand someday. Gorgeous clicks!

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