One of the well known local markets among the seasoned tourists is Huai Khwang night market. Huai Khwang night market with hundreds of stalls sprouting along the street is fun to visit but there is nothing unusual. I accidentally pumped into a unique night market while on my way back to the hotel in Chinatown from Khaosan road during a late evening.
Khlong Thom Market, also known as 'Flash/Torchlight Market' or Tarad Fai Chai in Thai ( due to the fact that shoppers need a torch to view the goods ) was the bazzar that I visited in 2014.This night market covers quite a large areas stretching all the way from Luang, Worachak, Yommarat and Charoenkrung roads. The roadside stalls have everything from spare car parts, DVDs /CDs, electronic devices, musical instrument, clothing items to toys. This market is best known for its secondhand goods and is open on Saturday evening only.
I started my tour from Shanghai Mansion ( in Yaowarat ) . Although it was late night ( close to 11pm ), the stretch is still quite crowded and jam-packed with motley vendor stalls and displays. Truly it is a Flash/Torchlight Market as most of the streets were dimly lit and I can hardly identity the items sold by the vendors without a torch.
I didn’t find item that arouse my interest, but indeed it is a unique experience to join the locals shopping and dinning in the “dark”. It was quite exciting by wandering around Bangkok old city at late hours due to safety issue. So, I would say, it is only recommend to adventurous traveler who want to see another aspect of Bangkok local night life.
