Wang Lang Market
A tight maze of local food alleys on the river's west bank, best raided before lunch.
Plan your visit
- Hours
- Daily 09:00–18:00
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
Come hungry and come early. This is a food market first, a clothes-and-household-goods market second, and it runs on Thai, not English. The alleys are narrow and packed, the signage is minimal, and half the fun is losing your bearings between a tailor working at a street-side machine and a stall frying kanom bueng. One reviewer picked up eleven of the crispy little ones for 40 baht. Noodle shops and economy rice places are everywhere, along with vegetables, fruit, bedsheets, shoes, toys and handbags.
Think of it as Chatuchak shrunk to a fraction of the size and stripped of the tourist markup. That's the appeal, and also the catch, since most vendors speak Thai only, so have a translation app open. Nobody's hustling you, but nobody's catering to you either.
Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Oct 2026
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Reviews from Google
This is a large local market located right across from Sanam Luang. The atmosphere is friendly and lively, with a huge variety of food stalls and restaurants. You can find many famous and delicious spots here, along with plenty of newly opened places. The area has been recently renovated and now looks much better than before, while still keeping its authentic Thai vibe. If you want to try different kinds of Thai food, I highly recommend this place. You can walk around, explore, and grab something to eat anytime. Just a short walk away, you’ll get a beautiful view of the Chao Phraya River with boats passing by, which adds to the charm of the area. There aren’t many air-conditioned restaurants here, so it can be a bit hot, but that’s part of the real local experience. Overall, it’s a great place to visit for food, sightseeing, and enjoying the true Thai atmosphere.
A local known market mainly known by the Thai folks by the riverside. From here you can easily take a ferry to the famous Grand Palace, Wat Arun or Icon Siam as well. Only open in the morning till early afternoon with a wide variety of clothes trinkets knickers knacks etc. Worth a visit if you are looking for authentic Thai food and stuff are not expensive either.
A very interesting market for a foreign tourist. Narrow, crowded streets. Lots of stalls selling all kinds of food, each more appetizing, more interesting. Tailors doing their job on the street. Stalls with clothes, household items, tiny cafes, street vendors. A small altar, with freshly left offerings. A different, spectacular world.
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112 13 ซอย วังหลัง Khwaeng Siriraj, Khet Bangkok Noi, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10700, 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.
Wang Lang Market: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wang Lang Market worth visiting?
Wang Lang Market holds a 4.5★ rating from 4,546 Google reviews, placing it among the highest-rated markets & shopping in Bangkok.
What are the opening hours of Wang Lang Market?
Wang Lang Market is typically open 09:00–18:00 — 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 Wang Lang 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 Wang Lang Market located?
Wang Lang Market is at 112 13 ซอย วังหลัง Khwaeng Siriraj, Khet Bangkok Noi, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10700, Thailand, in Bangkok. Getting around Bangkok: BTS Skytrain (most central areas); MRT Metro (underground).
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