RAMKHAMHAENG NIGHT MARKET What is a night market? I would term it as an open air night bazaar that creates a leisurely and informal shopping atmosphere. In some places like Ramkhamhaeng it is well organized as pictured on the left while in other places it is not. In terms of products, they have a wide array of items including clothes, leather goods, shoes, watches, perfume, costume jewellery and even sometimes live pets (dogs, rabbits, turtles). Location Ramkhamhaeng night market is located off Ramkhamhaeng Road just outside the gate of Hua Mak Sports Complex. It covers almost the whole of Ramkhamhaeng road. In the past there was no protection for the stalls from the fast flowing traffic. But now the authorities have placed concrete barriers for safety. Bargaining One of the shopping techniques you must master for shopping in a night market is bargaining. If you are interested in a product, ask how much is it. Then counter offer half of the quoted price. Of course the seller will say no. Then you increase your counter offer by another 5%. At this juncture the seller might make a new offer. If you think it is reasonable, take it. If not, continue to bargain as long as the seller is willing. But there is one rule of the thumb. “Never start bargaining if you have no intention to buy as that is asking for trouble from an angry seller.” Eating At Your Own Risk There is always plenty to eat at the night market. Name it, they might have it. If you are a foreigner, you better be aware that the standards for food quality, preparations and ©2015 by Thesigan Nadarajan

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What is a night market? I would term it as an open air night bazaar that creates a leisurely and informal shopping atmosphere. In some places like Ramkhamhaeng it is well organized as pictured on the left while in other places it is not. In terms of products, they have a wide array of items including clothes, leather goods, shoes, watches, perfume, costume jewellery and even sometimes live pets (dogs, rabbits, turtles).

Location Ramkhamhaeng night market is located off Ramkhamhaeng Road just outside the gate of Hua Mak Sports Complex. It covers almost the whole of Ramkhamhaeng road. In the past there was no protection for the stalls from the fast flowing traffic. But now the authorities have placed concrete barriers for safety. Bargaining One of the shopping techniques you must master for shopping in a night market is bargaining. If you are interested in a product, ask how much is it. Then counter offer half of the quoted price. Of course the seller will say no. Then you increase your counter offer by another 5%. At this juncture the seller might make a new offer. If you think it is reasonable, take it. If not, continue to bargain as long as the seller is willing. But there is one rule of the thumb. “Never start bargaining if you have no intention to buy as that is asking for trouble from an angry seller.”

Eating At Your Own Risk There is always plenty to eat at the night market. Name it, they might have it. If you are a foreigner, you better be aware that the standards for food quality, preparations and

RAMKHAMHAENG NIGHT MARKET

handling is totally different from your expectations. Seafood On the brighter side, seafoods like bbq freshwater fish can very appetizing with side dishes like the popular Thai salads. I find generally, seafood in Thailand is fresher and

cheaper than even my home country, Malaysia. But sometimes, be prepared to sit crosslegged on the floor, eating from low tables as pictured above. Don’t be in a hurry To really enjoy the night market’s sounds, aromas, sights and colours, “don’t be in a hurry!” Take it leisurely. Stroll, don’t brisk walk. There is so much to see. It can even be a relaxation therapy after a hard day’s work. Relax and enjoy!