Big C Market Pantip Chiangmai
Buy your water and snacks here, not from the stalls outside. This Big C sits on the ground floor of the Pantip complex on Changklan Road, and it's the sensible antidote to Night Bazaar pricing: groceries, toiletries, bottled water, Thai snacks, the household bits you forgot to pack, all at normal supermarket rates. If you're staying anywhere near the Night Bazaar strip, it's the shop you'll end up using without thinking about it.
Beyond the aisles the complex runs to clothing, electronics and food vendors, plus a food court if you want to eat for a few baht rather than sit down at one of the tourist restaurants along Chang Khlan. Don't come expecting a pleasant browse. It's busy, functional and full of locals doing their actual shopping, which is precisely why the prices are what they are. Weekday mornings are the calm window. Evenings and weekends, it fills up.
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Experience hints
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Location Info
152/1 ชั้น1 ห้อง 101 Changklan Rd, Tambon Chang Khlan, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50100, Thailand+66 53 288 156www.bigc.co.th/Visitor Information
Best time to visit
November – February
Avoid: March – May (smoke & heat)
Rainy season
June – October
Avg. temperature
15°C – 36°C(59°F – 97°F)
Crowds
Peak: December – January & Songkran (April)
Getting there
Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) has direct flights from Bangkok (1 hr), Singapore, and Kuala Lumpur. Overnight sleeper trains from Bangkok take ~12 hrs.
Getting around
- •Red songthaews (shared pick-up trucks)
- •Grab (available in city centre)
- •Motorbike rental (฿150–250/day)
- •Tuk-tuks (negotiate price first)
Tips for Visiting Markets & Shopping
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.
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.
Be Cautious with Tailors
Bangkok has excellent tailors, but also many tourist traps. Avoid anyone offering suspiciously cheap suits or who approaches you on the street. Ask your hotel for recommendations, read reviews, and always get two fittings.
Nearby Places
The Pantip Lifestyle Hub
A cool, half-empty mall near the Night Bazaar that's better for sitting down than for shopping.
Anusarn Market
Come after 7pm, bring cash, and eat in the food court before you shop.
Pavilion Night Bazaar Chiang Mai
A lively outdoor bazaar on Changklan Road offering North Thai street food, handicrafts, and live music nightly.
Night market
A lively tourist night market in Chiang Mai's Chang Khlan area, packed with souvenirs, textiles, and street entertainment.
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Location Info
Visitor Information
Best time to visit
November – February
Avoid: March – May (smoke & heat)
Rainy season
June – October
Avg. temperature
15°C – 36°C(59°F – 97°F)
Crowds
Peak: December – January & Songkran (April)
Getting there
Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) has direct flights from Bangkok (1 hr), Singapore, and Kuala Lumpur. Overnight sleeper trains from Bangkok take ~12 hrs.
Getting around
- •Red songthaews (shared pick-up trucks)
- •Grab (available in city centre)
- •Motorbike rental (฿150–250/day)
- •Tuk-tuks (negotiate price first)