Bangkok’s Best Night Markets

10 Places Where the Night Comes Alive

There’s something magical about Bangkok after dark.
The sun dips, the city exhales, and the streets light up, not just with neon signs, but with energy.

Sizzling street food, vintage fashion finds, foot massages under fairy lights and bargaining with vendors over bubble tea. These are all things that make Bangkok’s night markets more than just places to shop. They’re places to feel.

If daytime Bangkok is a fast-paced movie, the night markets are the director’s cut: grittier, tastier, more intimate, and deeply unforgettable.

So, if you’re joining a Thailand tour with PB Travels, don’t even think about calling it a day after dinner. Here are 10 of the best night markets in Bangkok. And yes, we can take you to each and every one of them.

1. Chatuchak Friday Night Market

Best For: Bargain hunters and night owls.

The famous Chatuchak weekend market has a Friday night version, and it’s wildly underrated. With hundreds of stalls open past sunset, this is your chance to explore the world’s largest weekend market minus the midday heat and crowds.

Don’t Miss: Local fashion, accessories, and food trucks with live music

2. Jodd Fairs (Rama 9)

Best For: Trendy vibes and the Gen Z crowd.

This is Bangkok’s newest darling. It’s sleek, stylish, and super Instagrammable. Jodd Fairs serves you a variety of attractions ranging from Thai street snacks to Korean corn dogs, plus hip clothes and handmade jewellery.

Don’t Miss: Mala skewers, mango sticky rice, and iced butterfly pea lemonade

3. Talad Rot Fai Ratchada (Ratchada Train Market)

Best For: A buzzing local experience.

This market is loud, colourful, and just a little bit chaotic (in the best possible way). Picture rows of rainbow-topped tents offering everything from spicy squid to vintage Gameboys. The back row of bars is where things get rowdy, with cheap cocktails, retro music, and neon-lit tuk-tuks acting as pop-up lounges. It’s not polished or extravagant, but that’s what gives it character. If you want to experience Bangkok nightlife the way locals do, this is where it happens.

Don’t Miss: Grilled seafood, vintage cameras, and the bar strip at the back.

4. Asiatique The Riverfront

Best For: A romantic riverside walk with a market twist.

Asiatique is the polished, classy cousin of Bangkok’s more boho markets. Set along the banks of the Chao Phraya River, it offers boutique shopping, waterfront dining, and open-air performances, all in one Instagram-worthy setting. Take a spin on the Asiatique Sky Ferris wheel or enjoy a dinner cruise after shopping. It’s great for families, couples, and anyone who wants a break from the sweaty chaos of typical night markets.

Don’t Miss: River prawn BBQ, Muay Thai live show

5. Chang Chui Plane Night Market

Best For: Art lovers and the weird-at-heart.

Ever shopped under the wing of an actual airplane? At Chang Chui, you can. This artsy, eco-conscious market is part sculpture park, part boutique bazaar, and part food heaven. Think steampunk vibes, glowing installations, and experimental cafés housed in upcycled shipping containers. It’s also a hub for emerging Thai artists and designers, so you’re bound to find pieces you won’t see anywhere else. It’s perfect for any and all creative souls.

Don’t Miss: Craft beer, upcycled fashion, and the actual plane café

6. Huamum Night Market

Best For: Foodies who want to go very local.

Tucked away from the tourist trail, Huamum is a food-first market where Thai locals go to eat their hearts out. Rows of stalls serve everything from crispy pork belly to made-to-order som tam, with smoky BBQ smells wafting through the air. Prices are ridiculously low, portions are generous, and the flavours are as authentic as it gets. The vibe is unfiltered and lively; don’t expect English menus, but do expect great food.

Don’t Miss: Spicy Thai salads (som tam), fresh oysters, Thai-style suki

7. Indy Market (Dao Khanong)

Best For: Youthful energy and indie vibes

Tucked away in the Thonburi district, Indy Market is a hidden gem that hits that perfect sweet spot between local and hip. It’s popular with Thai teens and young adults, so expect trendy fashion, quirky accessories, and booths selling handmade jewellery and fandom merch (hello K-pop and anime!). The food scene is fantastic; affordable, varied, and bold on spice. The atmosphere is laid-back and friendly, with fairy lights overhead and live acoustic music creating a relaxed, almost block-party vibe.

Don’t Miss: Takoyaki, grilled cheese toasties, and the cool vintage T-shirt stalls

8. The One Ratchada

Best For: Stylish shopping and clean amenities.

This recently opened market is trendy, spacious, and designed for both tourists and locals who want a cleaner, more organised market experience. The layout is intuitive, the food stalls are gourmet-level, and there’s plenty of space to walk, sit, or even dance along to live DJ sets. It’s ideal for travellers who want the energy of a Bangkok night market, but with modern creature comforts.

Don’t Miss: Grilled river prawns, mochi ice cream, bucket hats galore

9. Khlong Ong Ang Walking Street

Best For: Waterside walks and live entertainment.

This picturesque walking street runs along a canal transformed into a community art space. At night, the area is lit up with lanterns, music, and the sounds of laughter from locals enjoying street performances and karaoke pop-ups. You can kayak in the canal, browse handmade jewellery and crafts, or just enjoy a leisurely walk under the glow of fairy lights. It’s romantic, relaxing, and refreshingly different from the usual crowd-packed markets.

Don’t Miss: Thai-style fried pancakes, canal kayaking

10. Pak Khlong Talat Flower Market (At Night!)

Best For: Beauty, calm, and a scent you’ll never forget.

Open 24/7, this isn’t just any flower market; it’s Thailand’s largest. And it’s best experienced after midnight, when deliveries arrive and the streets overflow with colour and fragrance. Stalls are stacked with roses, jasmine, orchids, and marigolds, many sold by the kilo. The atmosphere is calm, dreamlike, and deeply photogenic. It’s the perfect stop after dinner or on your way home from another night market.

Don’t Miss: Stalls that let you build your own bouquet

Why PB Travels Night Tours Hit Different

We don’t just drop you off at a market and call it a night. With PB Travels, you’ll:

Be guided to the best food stalls (yes, we’ve taste-tested them all)
Learn to haggle like a local (without offending anyone’s grandmother)
Discover photo spots, hidden gems, and food you didn’t even know existed
Get picked up and dropped off—no worrying about tuk-tuks or taxis

Bangkok Nights, Done Right

Bangkok’s night markets are a sensory overload in the best way: the smell of sizzling meat skewers, the gleam of fairy lights on silver jewellery, the sound of strangers laughing over coconut ice cream.

This is where Bangkok shows you her real personality: bold, beautiful, a little chaotic, and full of heart.

So pack your appetite, charge your phone, and wear your comfiest shoes. With PB Travels, you won’t just see Bangkok by night. You’ll live it.

Book your PB Travels Thailand Tour today

…and let the night lead the way.

Ratchada Train Market