Bangkok It is undoubtedly the shopping capital of Thailand and as such it is Busy in the markets So much so that it seems that there is one of these everywhere and for every market that closes (which happens from time to time) two more open. If you haven't had your fill of the shopping experience of the Kingdom of Siam and there are still things you would like to purchase before you return to Israel, the Sampang market is a destination worth visiting.
The Sampang market, which is located in the Chinese area (Chinatown) of Bangkok, extends over an entire kilometer where there are many stalls of every kind you can think of and offer their wares at affordable prices. This is undoubtedly one of the most recommended places to buy small electrical products and chippacks and as such locals come to it alongside the crowds of tourists who visit the place every day.
Among the products you can find in the market - clothes (mainly women's clothes, but not only), accessories and trinkets of all kinds, shoes and bags (including successful imitations and replicas), electronics, fabrics, kitchen accessories (including Chinese porcelain with beautiful decorations), jewelry, works of art and works Hand and more.
Alongside these stalls you will also find quite a few food stalls selling excellent, hot and fresh street food at ridiculous prices - mainly traditional Thai dishes alongside spicy and somewhat bizarre options, local snacks as well as ice cream stalls and traditional Thai desserts such as banana loti.
Before visiting the market, it is important to take into account that wholesalers and stores also purchase the goods they will offer for sale there, and as such it can be quite busy at certain times, which can make it difficult for those who are not local and not familiar with the traffic taps among the crowd (although we would expect the Israeli audience not to have a big problem This topic).
For this reason, you should schedule your visit to the market for slightly less busy times, especially if you are traveling with small children. Either way, due to the high density in the area it is recommended not to take with you a prominent backpack or equipment that can be pocketed and keep your cash and valuable equipment close to your body, preferably in a hidden belt.
Tip from us: Since the market is also aimed at wholesalers, the prices there can be very affordable, especially if you purchase a large number of items - but not necessarily. In Thailand as in Thailand it is customary and even desirable to haggle (but also know when to stop and of course not to insult the sellers for two shekels less) and if you are good at it, you can buy products at the cheapest price.
