Things to Do near Don Muang Airport (DMK)
Now we have many place to advice you, 15 km(9.32 Mile) radius from GEMS-PARK.
Local Market & Plaza
Chatuchak
(The other name is Jatujak, JJ Market, ตลาดจตุจักร)
The Chatuchak Weekend Market is on Kamphaeng Phet 2 Rd., Bangkok. This is the largest market in Bangkok, it has more than 15,000 stalls, divided into 27 sections.
Chatuchak Weekend Market sells many different kinds of goods from every where in Thailand, including plants, antiques, consumer electronics, cosmetics, pets, food and drinks, fresh and dry food, ceramics, furniture and home accessories, clothing, and books.
Don’t miss Chatuchak Weekend Market, If you want to buy souvenir for your children or your family.
Saturday – Sunday : Weekend Market All Area, Time 08.00 – 21.00
Wednesday – Thursday : Plants Market, Time 05.00 – 18.00
Friday : Ceramics Market, Time 08.00 – 21.00
JJ Green Night Market is a part local drinking hangout, this area has many pubs and bars here, There keeps going until after midnight.
Friday – Sunday : Time 18.00 – 02.00
Recommend
- This is rarely cause, but Please beware of your bag and take it in front of you, when you go with the crowd.
- You can bargain the price for discount, if that is not reasonable price.
- Tourist Police For emergency please call : 1155
Ying Charoen Market
https://www.yingcharoen.co.th/
Ying Charoen is a large local market the space is more than 12 acre of land and 1,500 shops, their sell many fresh foods and cheap clothing for Thai local people. Food court is open 24 hours, and Flea market is open some day.
The most vendors are more really friendly (compared to other markets).
Everyday Open : 7:00 – 20:00
Flea market is really famous for Thai people, they sell many thing and many food are ready to eat.
Monday Wednesday Friday : open on Parking 2, Time 14.00 – 19.30
Tuesday Thursday Saturday : open on Parking 3, Time 14.00 – 19.30
Recommend
- Easy to go from GEMS-PARK and take a few minute to arrive.
- For Thai local people that mean they didn’t have extra charge for tourist (not expensive , really cheap).
- Most seller don’t speak English, But they are friendly and not hypocritical (They want to sell and try to understand).
- Fresh fruit!!! you should eat Thailand tropical and season fresh fruit!! That so cheap. (Please don’t take Purple mangosteen on the bed)
Liab Duan Night Market
(Translated meaning is “Night market near expressway”)
Liab Duan Night Market is a flea market, their sell a lot of the food. It’s the largest flea market in this area about 16 acre.
They have many bar and strange food, that sells so much (can not walk to check everything).
Good for walking, shopping, clothes, home decor and find the food at night.
Everyday Open (but Friday-Sunday vendor will be a lot) : 17:00 – 02:00
Recommend
- This market has a lot of creative vendor, Don’t miss if you are young people.
- Before traveling, do not be too full because you should go to enjoy to eat at Liab Duan Night Market.
- Liab Duan Night Market is close to the main road. If you are allergic to dust, we’re recommended to prepare a dust mask before go.
Jae Leng Plaza (Don Muang)
Jae Leng is the big plaza near Don Muang Airport, Their sell cheapest snack also another makeup and tools are cheap and good.
The entrance has delicious food for sale on 1st floor, you can find a clothes and dress in next building.
Everyday Open : 10.00-21.00
Please Call : 085-087-2727 , 02-521-8811
Recommend
- Food at the Jae Leng entrance on 1st floor is really delicious, You may feel a little expensive but please trust me to try it.
- Mostly Jae Leng will sell candy, snack from abroad (Other country).
- You should not take a backpack because the shelf area is very small.
- Here are the girls land and she will take almost half a day.
Bangkok Malls and Shopping Centers
Tesco Lotus – Laksi
Tesco Lotus – Laksi is a medium size of Hypermarket near GEMS-PARK, There are plenty of fresh food, food court, restaurants, drugstore and Bank.
They sell Pizza Hut, Shabushi Buffet(sukiyaki & sushi), MK Restaurant(sukiyaki), Yayoi(Japanese food), KFC, Mcdonalds, Swensen’s(ice cream), Yamazaki(baking), Donuts, S&P(bread-food-dessert Thai cultures).
Decathlon : in Tesco Lotus has the Decathlon from French, they sell many sporting gear and not expensive(A lot of Travel Equipment, Suitable for tourists).
Everyday Open : 8:00 – 23:00
Recommend
- Just walk from GEMS-PARK in 9 minute.
- You can exchange your money in the Bank at Tesco Lotus – Laksi (2nd floor).
- Food court at Tesco Lotus – Laksi now is not delicious (Year 2018).
- In the morning they just put a new food and fruit is better than night.
- Restaurant chains are support English language.