Pratunam Market
Pratunam Market
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This long-standing market in Bangkok is a shopping haven for bargain hunters. Take a stroll through the alleys and marvel at all that's on offer—rolls of textiles, clothing and footwear, and even handmade crafts. There are even inexpensive laptops and cameras on offer for gadget lovers. Remember to brush up on some basic Thai phrases before you go—you might be surprised at the extra discounts or freebies you can score! Buying in bulk is often a lot cheaper too. It's a popular stop on many city tours and food tours of Bangkok, so go in the early afternoon when the shops are fully stocked. – Tripadvisor
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Neighbourhood: Chidlom
How to get there
  • Chit Lom • 10 min walk
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  • peterlondon91
    London, United Kingdom363 contributions
    Large clothes market
    Pratunam is a Thailand's largest wholesale/retail clothes market on Ratchaprarop Road. The prices are very good and the inside market is not really aimed at tourists, it is aimed at small local retailers who can buy their goods there for resale. The outside market is aimed at tourists and the prices are higher. A tourist can buy at the inside market which shows prices and pricing is straightforward and low. They sometimes offer discounts linked to volume, so buying more items may get you a small discount on the marked price. I like to go there to buy clothes which are much better value there than in the tourist markets.
    Visited February 2023
    Written 2 February 2023
  • dyhx
    3,489 contributions
    Cheap buys, mostly apparel
    Cheap buys ranging from THB50 and above. There are shops in the building winding in a spiral, then there are more outside along the streets. Most are wholesale where it gets cheaper when you buy more, but sometimes even for single piece, the prices are cheap too. Don't expect quality. Toilets in the building are decent (a little dim but reasonably clean), doesn't provide toilet paper though. Crowded, not for the claustrophobic.
    Visited July 2023
    Travelled with friends
    Written 24 July 2023
  • john c
    3 contributions
    nice market
    wide variety of clothing, accessories, and textiles Visitors can find a range of fashion items , from trendy streetwear to traditional Thai clothing . Market provides as unique shopping experience for those looking budget friendly fashion finds. I love this market clool
    Visited March 2023
    Written 15 August 2023
  • Joyce VV
    Brussels, Belgium34 contributions
    Good bargain market
    this market is so big that you can lost on it. The clothes are very cheap and is very good quality. That's why I'm not surprised when it is so crowded and congested with shoppers. The only thing is that it's too traffic to get there and I was a bit lost and it was at the end of the day so it was very tiring but when I get there just fine because I get to buy some really affordable clothes that I can bring home. This is highly recommended especially if you're buying wholesale.
    Visited September 2023
    Travelled solo
    Written 27 September 2023
  • ambxdextrous
    Singapore, Singapore143 contributions
    Good deals
    Normal bustling outdoor market, with better deals compared to the malls around it such as Platinum or Palladium malls. Highly recommended to go. Good number of shops selling Muslimah clothing as well.
    Visited November 2023
    Written 13 November 2023
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ambxdextrous
Singapore, Singapore143 contributions
Nov 2023
Normal bustling outdoor market, with better deals compared to the malls around it such as Platinum or Palladium malls. Highly recommended to go.

Good number of shops selling Muslimah clothing as well.
Written 13 November 2023
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Willy C
19 contributions
Sep 2023 • Family
A large weekend market. Went there on a Saturday morning with my family. Bought many t-shirts with reasonable price range. Great food experiences as well.
Written 23 October 2023
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isnakebite
Milton Keynes, UK698 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
With my wife preparing for life in the UK we took a trip albeit a 20 min walk rpund some back roads from Phaya Thai BTS rejecting numerous tuk tuk and taxi approaches.
It is a fair maze of shops selling ladies clothes often offering discounts for larger quantities of purchases. Be aware that the aisles for walking are narrow and you will need to give way to ladies wheeling large bags of fashion bargains.
Written 17 October 2023
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Jensenme
Singapore, Singapore5 contributions
Sep 2023 • Friends
This is a huge mall and many fashion accessories can be seen. The clothes are cheap and many designs are there.
Written 5 October 2023
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Joyce VV
Brussels, Belgium34 contributions
Sep 2023 • Solo
this market is so big that you can lost on it. The clothes are very cheap and is very good quality. That's why I'm not surprised when it is so crowded and congested with shoppers. The only thing is that it's too traffic to get there and I was a bit lost and it was at the end of the day so it was very tiring but when I get there just fine because I get to buy some really affordable clothes that I can bring home. This is highly recommended especially if you're buying wholesale.
Written 27 September 2023
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Denise L
2 contributions
Sep 2023 • Family
We went on a Monday night,there were so few stores it was rather dismal. Food options were limited, we had dinner at the smaller of the two restaurants in the covered area. Food was a bit meh. I got home and threw up at around midnight, possible food poisoning? There were enough local customers there so I thought it'd be safe. Perhaps not! Don't bother with pratunam.
Written 26 September 2023
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Capel
Bangkok, Thailand3 contributions
Aug 2023 • Friends
The best place for the people who like shopping.
Many cloths are there. T-shirt are the most plenty.
Written 27 August 2023
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john c
3 contributions
Mar 2023
wide variety of clothing, accessories, and textiles Visitors can find a range of fashion items , from trendy streetwear to traditional Thai clothing . Market provides as unique shopping experience for those looking budget friendly fashion finds. I love this market clool
Written 15 August 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

dyhx
Singapore3,489 contributions
Jul 2023 • Friends
Cheap buys ranging from THB50 and above. There are shops in the building winding in a spiral, then there are more outside along the streets. Most are wholesale where it gets cheaper when you buy more, but sometimes even for single piece, the prices are cheap too. Don't expect quality. Toilets in the building are decent (a little dim but reasonably clean), doesn't provide toilet paper though.

Crowded, not for the claustrophobic.
Written 24 July 2023
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Rakesh_Mittal
Gurugram (Gurgaon), India191 contributions
May 2023 • Family
A lot of option available for clothes on affordable rate. People say this si similar to Chatuchak weekend market which is one of the famous place of tourist.

It was just outside of our hotel so we completed most of our shopping from here.
Written 10 July 2023
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