Amulet Market
Covered riverside alleys off Maha Rat Road where dealers sell Buddhist amulets, charms and talismans, a short walk from the Grand Palace.
Plan your visit
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 08:30–17:30, Sat 03:00–17:30, Sun 08:30–17:30
Haggle at Markets, Not Malls
Prices at market stalls are negotiable — start at 50–60% of the asking price and meet in the middle. Fixed-price shops and malls don't haggle. Smile and keep it friendly; aggressive bargaining is considered rude.
Details
- Phone
- 084 543 6146
Full opening hours
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Why go, and how to do it well
Bangkok's Amulet Market is a warren of covered alleys between Maha Rat Road and the Chao Phraya, beside Wat Mahathat, where dealers sell Buddhist amulets, charms and talismans to a mostly Thai crowd. Collectors lean over the trays with jeweler's loupes, checking a piece the way a coin dealer would, and prices run from about 20 baht for a souvenir to serious money for an old, well-known amulet.
I'd treat it as a sight more than a shopping trip, a window on how seriously many Thais take protective amulets, and the stalls trade every day from about 9am to 5pm. It's an easy add-on to the Grand Palace and Wat Pho to the south, and the Tha Chang and Tha Maharaj piers on the Chao Phraya Express boat are a few minutes' walk away.
Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Oct 2026
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Experience hints
Pair your visit. After Amulet Market, round out your day in Bangkok with contrasting stops nearby.
Trok Sake, off Maha Rat Road, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200, Thailand
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All within 1.6 km of Amulet Market.
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Tips for Visiting Markets & Shopping
Arrive Early or Late
Vendors believe the first sale of the day is lucky — you'll often get a better deal if you arrive right when the market opens. Late in the evening, sellers may also discount to avoid packing unsold goods.
Claim Your VAT Refund
Spend 2,000+ THB at a single store displaying 'VAT Refund for Tourists' signs, get a yellow form at the register, and claim 7% VAT back at the airport. It adds up fast on bigger purchases.
Amulet Market: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Amulet Market worth visiting?
Amulet Market holds a 4.1★ rating from 1,425 Google reviews — a strong rating for markets & shopping in Bangkok.
What are the opening hours of Amulet Market?
Amulet Market is typically open 08:30–17:30 — see the full day-by-day schedule in the location info on this page. Hours can change on Thai public holidays, so check ahead for holiday visits.
When is the best time to visit Amulet Market?
The best months to visit Bangkok are November – February, with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in December & January — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: April – May (peak heat).
Where is Amulet Market located?
Amulet Market is at Trok Sake, off Maha Rat Road, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200, Thailand, in Bangkok. Getting around Bangkok: BTS Skytrain (most central areas); MRT Metro (underground).
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