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 ?
Eha
Yup, have been! And SO enjoyed! What a wonderful series of photos to keep - I was always probably walking around so openmouthed and desirous of wanting to take e'thing back home, to take too many pics 🙁 ! Absolutely love the purple corn! Thank you, Kankana!!
Jeannie
I just got back from a trip there last weekend, a beautiful place indeed, also one have to be careful what you put into your mouth! You manage to capture such lovely scenes!
Harini
Gorgeous photographs! I love the one of the guy pouring the iced tea. I have always wondered when they pour 'kaapi' in the South too - needs absolute rhythm!
nipponnin
Great photos again! I especially like that black and white one on the top. The purple corn picture is gorgeous too. I enjoyed the tour very much.
Debjani
Beautiful pictures!
thyme (Sarah)
Wonderful market tour. I would absolutely love to wander all day through those market stalls. Looks fantastic. I've seen that "ceremonial" coffee (drink) pouring on a travel program before. I do wonder what that fruit concoction is...it definitely looks interesting. Thanks for sharing the photos!
Shri
Beautiful collage of pictures Kanakana!
The Corn is gorgeous; I loved the tea-shots too! 🙂
Rathai
I'm glad you decided to post the pictures, because they are gorgeous. I keep scrolling up and down to watch all those colourful pictures and best of all, you have managed to capture the spirit and the liveliness of that bustling market in each shot.
Madhuri
Beautiful photographs!!! Thanks for the virtual tour of Thailand's market.. absolutely enjoyed it 🙂
nisha
you are soooo right, the purple corn is so so gorgeous!! i wish i get oto visit thailand once more so i can be a total foodie. when i went all we did was swim, drink, eat and laze arnd 🙂 we did visit a few markets but i dint get to take it all in as you did
sangeeta khanna
Beautiful beautiful pictures. Makes one want to visit this market.
Those pink jelly like thing is the Tub tim grob jellies I guess, to be served dunked in coconut milk.. Beautiful picture in motion.
Reshmi
Absolutely stunning! Loved all the pics 🙂
Arch
Beautiful pictures, very nicely captured. I have visited this market I think about 15 years back ! It was amazing, so full of life...those swirly potatoes look awesome !
Liren
Oh my gosh. Breathtaking! I really need to visit Thailad, sigh, one day!
Rosa
A wonderful place! Thanks for sharing your lovely pictures with us.
Cheers,
Rosa
Laura (Tutti Dolci)
Beautiful photos, what an incredible shopping experience!
Nisha
wow, you've made a crowded & messy market look so neat & elegant 😀
ahh, i don't know what that pink thing is called, but it's added in Thai dessert...
very nice pics, kankana 🙂
Sneh | Cook Republic
Beautiful pictures Kankana! Bought back memories from our trip to the Chatuchak markets. We actually had to buy two big pieces of luggage from the market to pack the stuff we bought at the market .. such hoarders!
indugetscooking
Lovely. Such a whole lot of colour. Wonder if the purple corn tasted different. And I thought the pink jelly was pearl onions 😀
chinmayie @ love food eat
Stunning!! I just got back from Thailand and my blog right now has a similar post 🙂