| CHINA TOWN |
| The success of the Chinese is very apparent in Chinatown. Chinatown is one of the major daily markets of Bangkok. Most of the shops are open everyday, all day long, although everything closes during Chinese New Year. Chinatown covers a huge land area which is crisscrossed by several main streets. There are several smaler streets, also cars, but the majority of Chinatown is organized around narrow lanes for pedestrians, motorsais, and delivery dollies. In these areas, it is possible to buy practically anything. The range of goods is incredibly varied, and the land use is very mixed. |
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| Sampeng Lane & "Thieves Market"
Inside the maze of lanes and alleys which make up Chinatown, is Nakhon Kasem, formerly the "Thieves Market" An eclectic range of items from Auto parts (yes you'll find that Mercedes piston ring you've searched years for) a few antiques, coffee grinders, ice cream makers and Chinese gongs awaits. Close by is Sampeng Lane, a narrow walkway where the goods are arranged in sections. Walk through braids and beads to costume jewellry to cutlery, fabrics (some sold only by the roll) party favours, monks supplies, Chinese lanterns...it's exhausting. It's also usually crowded, busy and bathed in the aroma of strange smells but worth the visit! |
| PAHURAT MARKET Referred to as "Little India" by many Europeans, you know when you're in Paruhat by the wonderful aroma of Indian food, the sounds of hard bargaining among the locals and the large selection of fabrics, including silks. The market is mainly centred on the cloth trade and as with all markets, its worth exploring for bargains. Chakraphet Road, which runs along the side of the market has some excllent Indian restaurants and eating places. |
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