Walking Street Nimman Soi 6

One night a week, that's it. Friday, 5pm to 10pm, and the whole thing runs the length of Nimman Soi 6 before packing up again. Around 500 stalls, but it never feels like a slog, because it's linear and you can walk the lot in one pass without doubling back or losing your bearings.

The sections are sensibly split, with food in one stretch, food trucks in another, then clothing, footwear and souvenirs, a crafts and second-hand run, and a corner doing manicures and Thai foot massage. There's a small stage with seating and a live band. Food is the reason to come. Northern sausage, rice dishes, pad thai, fried meats, seafood, baked goods, and a gyoza stall people keep singling out for making them fresh. Healthy options are thin on the ground. Prices are still local prices, which tells you who's really shopping here.

The one recurring complaint comes from Western residents living on the soi, who find the music loud. If you're visiting for a couple of hours rather than trying to sleep nearby, it won't bother you.