Today, I thought I'd write a little bit about the Chatuchak (also called JJ) Weekend Market. JJ is the largest market in Thailand, covering about 35 acres. I've been to this market twice now, but I suspect that no matter how many times I go, I will never see everything that's there! It is an absolutely overwhelming but fantastic experience. The best way to describe it is a sensory overload. There are so many sights, sounds and smells surrounding you as you walk through the endless maze of stalls and shops. Whether you are looking for some kind of clothing, decor for your home or apartment, or just new and interesting foods to try, it's so much fun! If you ever come to Thailand, be sure to check this out- but don't forget to use your haggling skills!!
Map of the sections of Chatuchak Market
Chatuchak is also where I get to practice a little bit of my most basic Thai, like "tao rai kha?" meaning "How much?" and all of the numbers I've learned. We practice numbers everywhere we can. When giving my laundry to the maids in our building, we count it out piece by piece. Neung, Song, Saam, Sii, Haa........
Here's a sample of some of the things I bought today at JJ Market to decorate my room:
Small lamp with an old map of Siam
(old name of Thailand)
Elephant Tapestry
Close of up the tapestry
Three panel Buddha carving
I'll be posting a reflection about my first month in Thailand soon (can you believe it's already been a month???), so stay tuned!! Thanks for reading!
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