Visitors to Bangkok after often left strapped for time, as there are plenty of things to do and places to visit. Luckily for shoppers and souvenir hunters, there are also quite a few night markets you can browse through.

Khlong Thom Market

Commonly known as the Flashlight Market, Khlong Thom Market is open from 5 pm on Saturday to 5 pm on Sunday – that’s 24 hours of continuous shopping! You can find everything from DVDs, spare car parts, clothes and toys. Khlong Thom Market is located at the corner of Chao Kamrop Road and Worachak Road.

Patpong Night Market

A visit to the Patpong Night Market is one of the popular area excursions if you’re staying at a nearby property such as Anantara Sathorn Bangkok Hotel. Patpong Night Market is open from 6 pm to 1 am every day. Stroll through the crowded streets as you shop for local souvenirs and try out exotic street food from BBQ meats to fried insects.

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JJ Green Night Market

JJ Green Night Market has become one of the trendiest and coolest night markets in Bangkok. Open from Thursday to Sunday from 5 pm till midnight, the flea market and numerous drinking spots are what makes this market most popular.

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Kaversee, JJ Green Market, CC BY-SA 4.0Asiatique

Asiatique is a modern combination of a shopping mall and night bazaar open from 5 pm to midnight. Shoppers can browse through 1,500 boutiques and dine at some of the best restaurants here.

Roland Lefevre is a travel writer who specializes in creating features on leisure as well as business travel destinations across the globe. Google+