Thursday, January 21, 2010

Jatujak Market (JJ Market Bangkok )




Weekend market in Bangkok is the largest market in Thailand. Frequently called J.J., it covers over 35 acres (1.13 km²) and contains upwards of 5,000 stalls. It is estimated that the market receives between 200,000 and 300,000 visitors each dayMost stalls only open on Saturdays and Sundays.
The market offers a wide variety of products including household items, clothing, Thai handicrafts, religious artifacts, collectibles, foods, and live animals.




Shops

We might divide goods at Jatujak Market in to 8 categories:
1. Trees
2. Secondhand goods
3. Pets
4. Food & Drink
5. Fresh & Dry Food
6. Ceramics, Collectables, and Home Appliances
7. Clothes & Dresses
8. BooksShops at Jatujak Weekend Market are in its 27 sections:Chatuchak Zone :Clothing & Accessories Zone: 2, 3, 5, 6, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 21, 23
Handicraft Products Zone: 8, 11, 13, 15, 27
Ceramics & Pottery Zone: 7, 15, 17, 19, 25
Art & Galleries Zone: 5, 7
Food & Beverages Zone: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 20, 21, 26
Plants & Gardening tools Zone: 3, 4
Decorations & Furniture Zone: 2, 3, 7, 8, 10, 14, 23, 24, 25
Pet & Accessories Zone: 9, 11, 13, 15, 17Books Zone: 1, 27
Antique & Collectibles Zone: 1, 25
Miscellaneous & Used Clothing Zone: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 22, 23, 25, 26










A clock, which was built by the Jatujak Administration and the Thai-Chinese Chamber of Commerce Association, celebrating the sixth anniversary of His Majesty the King, Rama IX, serves as the meeting place for visitors and vendors alike.




How to go to JJ Market

Transport It’s so convenient to come to Jatujak Weekend Market because there are many kinds of transport serving the market
Ordinary buses3, 8, 26, 27, 28, 29, 34, 38, 39, 44, 51, 52, 59, 63, 77, 96, 104, 108, 122, 134, and 182
Air-conditioned buses26,44, 59, 63, 77, 157, 183, 509, 512, 517, 518, 521, 524, 529, and 547
http://www.bmta.co.th 3, 8, 26, 27, 28, 29, 34, 38, 39, 44, 52, 59, 77, 96, 104, 108, 112,134, 136, 138, 145, 502, 503, 509, 510, 512, 513



BTS Sky Train The BTS Sky Train is a very comfortable and convenient way to get around Bangkok. Currently there are two routes, the Sukhumvit Line and the Silom Line where you can transfer to Mo Chit Station at Siam Interchange Station. http://www.bts.co.th/

M.R.T SubwayYou can alight either at Jatujak Park Station or Kamphangphet Station

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