Ratchada Train Night Market is also called the railway or train market because of its close proximity to Bangkok’s suburban train lines behind the Chatuchak Weekend Market. There was an original train night market but it had to be shifted to Si Nakharin Road. Then this night market emerged, now popularly known as the Ratchada Train Night Market. It is located in the centre of the city. There are plenty of options for shopping, food and entertainment. It is usually so crowded during the weekends that there is no space to walk . If you do not like crowded place then visit this place in the early evening when there is space to walk and breathe.
Things to do in Ratchada Train Night Market
Shopping
If you are a shopaholic you will fall in love with this place. There is a clear demarcation, one side is for shopping and the other side is for foodie.You will find everything in this market. Right from vintage knick-knacks, souvenirs,home décor items, handmade products, old-fashioned crockeries and leather goods. You will find other activities to engage in a you will also find hairdressers, pedicurists and many more
Apart from the above items you will also get clothes of all variety, colour, and sizes. The rates are also quite affordable. You will get one T-shirt for about 100 Baht. There is nothing that you will not be able to find in this market. It is a perfect shopping paradise.
Food
You will have so many options for food that you will need to come to this place more than once. You not only get local options but also international cuisine to choose from. In Local you have grilled skewers, tasty fish wrapped in leaves, or even insect dishes. In the International also there are many options like:
- Japan – sashimi, sushi and takoyaki
- Korea – crepe or doraemon donuts
- Europe – fried chicken and fried cheese
- Thailand – fish balls and fried squid
Other some of the must try dishes in the market are –
- Enoki Mushrooms Wrapped in Bacon
- Deep Fried Mussels
- Noodles with tender duck meat and spicy broth
Entertainment
There are large scale spaces in the market where certain events are also hosted. You can take a seat in one of the cafes and enjoy the cheap drink and techno music. You can also have a view from the rooftop bar. One of the famous places to enjoy the live music in the market is Frankfurt Bar.
Best Time To Visit Ratchada Train Night Market
To make your experience at Ratchada Train Night Market a truly enriching one it is best to avoid visiting the market during the morning and afternoon time when it is quite sunny. Also there are chances of rain so it is better to visit the market in the evening time. The best months to visit the market would be from November – January.
The market is open from Thursday to Sunday. It operates from 5pm onwards till midnight. However if you wish to get good deals you should try to be their first lucky customer. As the shopkeepers believe that their first sale will bring them good luck.
How to Reach Ratchada Train Night Market?
Getting to Ratchada Train Night Market is really easy. This market is located in the Din Daeng district of Bangkok, behind the Thailand Cultural Centre MRT station. To reach there you can take the –
- MRT Train : Board the train in the MRT Cultural Centre Station and take an exit at gate no 3
- Bus: You can take the bus. There are several buses that run during the day. Some of the bus numbers are 63 Ko, 73 Ko, 136, 137, 172, 185, 206, 514, 529.
- Taxi: To reach faster you can directly hire a taxi.
Ratchada Train Night Market in Bangkok
Initially the old night train market was established by the Pairod Roikaew and was housed in the area Kamphaeng Phet Road. It was among railway yards and warehouses. Later it relocated to Ratchada Street in Bangkok. It was then named the “New Train Night Market” or “Ratchada Train Night Market. The night market is popular among people for its food, products and entertainment showing the local Thai culture and nightlife.
