Bangkok with its booming tourism, has so many attractions. The city is a buzzing cosmopolitan city that attracts tourist from all across the globe from different age groups. There is always something in Bangkok that appeals to people who have different interests. One such place is the Rod Fai Market.

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The name Rod Fai translates to train market in Thai and is an open air bazaar in Bangkok that takes people back to yesteryears selling many vintage memorabilia and collectables. There are three sections to this huge market. There are vendors who sell modern clothing similar to that of Bangkok’s other night markets. However what makes the market stand out is the rare collectibles and one off items that is available here. To add to the experience while you browse around for these rare pieces there are many restaurants, snack stalls as well as bars that can be found here, it is a perfect night out experience if you do not want to hit the clubs. The markets are operational from Thursday till Sunday.

The original market was moved from its location due to the expansion work of the skyline however the market was restored to a new location. There is also a second train market down Ratchada Road.

Apart from this there are also the night markets in Bangkok as well as the floating markets that could interest people of similar interest.

 

Uditha Dharmawardhane is a travel writer who writes under the pen name Roland Lefevre. He specializes in creating features on leisure as well as business travel destinations across the globe.

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