Bobae Market
A wholesale clothing hub that's fully awake at 4am and winding down by the time most tourists surface.
Plan your visit
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 04:00–18:00, Sun 04:00–19:00
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
Full opening hours
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Why go, and how to do it well
This is a working trade market, not a day out. The business here is clothing sold by the bundle, men's, women's, kids', everyday basics and whatever's moving that season, priced for people who plan to resell it. Traders come in from all over Thailand, load up, and leave. If you want a polished mall experience with air-con and a food court, you'll be disappointed within ten minutes.
Come for the prices and the sheer volume of stock. The stalls are packed tight across a big covered complex on Krung Kasem Road, and the aisles get narrow and busy fast. Buying one shirt rather than twenty is possible, but plenty of vendors would rather not, so don't expect much patience if you're browsing slowly at peak trade. Wear shoes you can stand in for two hours.
Go early. Doors open at 4am and the real energy is in those pre-dawn hours when the wholesalers are working. By mid-afternoon it's quieter and the picked-over racks show it.
Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Oct 2026
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488 Krung Kasem Rd, Khwaeng Khlong Maha Nak, Khet Pom Prap Sattru Phai, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10100, Thailand
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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.
Bobae Market: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bobae Market worth visiting?
Bobae Market holds a 4.2★ rating from 1,794 Google reviews — a strong rating for markets & shopping in Bangkok.
What are the opening hours of Bobae Market?
Bobae Market is typically open 04:00–18:00 — 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 Bobae 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 Bobae Market located?
Bobae Market is at 488 Krung Kasem Rd, Khwaeng Khlong Maha Nak, Khet Pom Prap Sattru Phai, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10100, Thailand, in Bangkok. Getting around Bangkok: BTS Skytrain (most central areas); MRT Metro (underground).
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