Frommer's Review
The actual Night Bazaar is a modern, antiseptic, three-story
building, but the indoor and outdoor market extends south to
Sri Dornchai Road and far beyond. Many shops and stalls remain
open throughout the day and evening, especially along Chang
Klan Road. The Anusarn section closes at 10pm, so if you want a
chance to browse through some of the best deals, come early.
The stalls have grandiose names, like Harrods (with the
familiar logo), and most carry Bangkok-produced counterfeits of
international name-brand clothing, watches, and luggage. A
skillfully reproduced Lacoste shirt will cost about 150B
($6)--the little alligator logo alone is 25B ($1). There are
thousands of pirated audio tapes and videocassettes, acres of
burnished brown "bone" objects, masks, wood carvings, opium
pipes, opium weights ... you name it.
Inside the Night Bazaar building itself, with a
currency-exchange booth at the entrance, are primarily modern,
mass-manufactured goods, with an occasional stand selling
wonderful tribal chotchkas. The range from pretty good,
low-cost Thai fashions to typical schlock souvenirs. The top
floor has booths selling locally produced handicrafts, some
"antiques," and some decorative arts.
If you wish to register any complaints with the authorities
regarding "unsportsmanlike conduct," visit the Tourist Police
booth, on the sidewalk at the foot of the stairs leading to the
bazaar.
Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without
notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before
planning your trip.
