Food first
The stalls open early and the lines are short in the first hour.
Jodd Fairs night market tour
An hour and a half at Bangkok's talked-about night market, on an organized tour. Entry to the market itself is free.
Check availability and pricePrices
From 475 THB, when booked in advance.
Important information:
- Entry to Jodd Fairs is free for everyone. What we sell here is not an entrance ticket, but An organized tour An hour and a half long, and you can also come to the market alone without paying anything.
- Adult and child at the same price: 475 THB. There is no child discount on this tour.
- The private tour isn't always cheaper. Its price is for the whole group, so it's only worth it above a certain number of participants: 3 At the low end, 5 medium, and10 roughly speaking. Below that, the shared tour at 475 per person is cheaper.
- What exactly the tour includes - transport, guide, tastings - we'll check and get back to you with the exact answer before you book.
- Duration: an hour and a half. This is an evening, not a day.
- The market operates in the evening hours, and it peaks between 19:00 and 22:00. Not every night market in Bangkok is open every day, write to us with your date and we'll confirm for you that it's open.
What exactly are you buying here
and that's the most important thing on this page
Jodd Fairs is a night market, and entry to it is free. Anyone can come, wander around and eat without paying for entry.
The product that appears here, at 475 THB, is An organized tour of about an hour and a half: not an entrance ticket. We say this explicitly because this is exactly the point where it's easy to mislead.
What exactly is included in the tour - transport, guide, tastings - varies between dates. We'll check and get back to you before you book, and we won't make up a list.
Those who are already in Bangkok and just want to get to the market, You can come alone, for free. This is written here, not hidden.
Who the tour is suitable for
and for those who prefer to just show up
For those who come to Bangkok for a short time, don't know the city, and prefer someone to lead them to the market and back instead of dealing with transport in the evening.
Less suitable For those who are already comfortably getting around the city. The market is open, free, and you can get there on your own.
How do you get around the market
and what's the logic behind the chaos
The market looks chaotic at first glance, but it's divided into Clear zones: A food zone, a clothing and accessories zone, an antiques and vintage zone, and a bars and music zone at the edge.
It starts with the food. The stalls open earlier and the lines are short in the first hour; later they stretch out.
Prices at the market are not fixed In the clothing and souvenirs zone, haggling is accepted there. In the food zone, prices are marked and you don't haggle over them.
Bring small cash. Some stalls don't accept cards, and a stall that does doesn't always have change for a large bill.
Shoes matter: The floor is uneven and sometimes wet, and the market is large, you walk much more in it than it seems from the entrance.
Small cash
Not every stall accepts cards, and not every stall can break a large bill.
Shoes
The floor is uneven and sometimes wet, and the market is large.
Haggling
It's accepted for clothes and souvenirs. For food, prices are marked.
What to eat there
and what's worth knowing before you taste
The market is known for Grilled seafood, giant shrimp, oysters and fish, at stalls that grill them on the spot in front of the customer.
Tasting dishes They're part of the experience: quail eggs, fried insects, unnaturally colored desserts and drinks in jars. No one obligates you, and that's not the whole market either.
The regular Thai dishes, pad thai, som tam, khao pad and soups, are sold there at prices significantly lower than a restaurant.
Spiciness: What's considered "not spicy" at a Thai market is usually quite spicy. Say so in advance, and don't rely on the nod.
For those careful with their stomach: Choose a stall with a line. High turnover means fresh food, and that's the simplest and most effective rule.
When is the market open and how do you get there
and the hour when it's most worth it
The market operates in the evening hours, and it peaks between 19:00 and 22:00. Earlier, some of the stalls are still setting up.
Not every night market in Bangkok is open every day. Some operate on weekends only, and some are closed on a fixed day of the week, it's worth confirming with us before we travel.
The metro and the Skytrain They reach close to most of the big markets, and it's the fast way, traffic in Bangkok in the evening hours is heavy.
Entry to the market itself is free of charge. What you pay for is what you buy and eat.
Those who want to fit in both the market and something else on the same evening, The market is the last stop and not the first. From there you return to the hotel.
What to buy and what not to
and the common traps
What's worth buying at the market: Light cotton clothes, elephant pants, cloth bags, packaged spices, tea, soaps, and small home items made of wood or ceramic.
What's less worth it: Electrical goods, electronics and gold. No warranty, no returns, and the price is usually no better than in a shop.
Counterfeit brands sold at the markets, and they're exactly what they look like. If you buy, know what you're buying and don't pay the price of an original.
Haggling is accepted, and the way that works is to offer about two-thirds of the first price and meet in the middle. Smile, don't insist, and be ready to walk away.
Check the actual size, clothing sizes at the markets are smaller than standard in Europe, and returns don't exist.
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Frequently asked questions
What to know before you book
What's worth buying?
Cotton clothes, elephant trousers, cloth bags, spices, tea, soaps and small household items. Less worthwhile: electrical goods, electronics and gold, no warranty and no returns.
How do you haggle?
Offer about two-thirds of the first price and meet in the middle. Smile, don't insist, and be ready to walk away.
Can you return it?
No. There are no returns at the markets, so check the actual sizes, they're smaller than standard in Europe.
When is the market at its peak?
Between 19:00 and 22:00. Earlier, some of the stalls are still setting up.
Is the market open every day?
Not every night market in Bangkok is open every day, some are weekends only. Confirm with us before we travel.
Is there an entrance fee?
No. You only pay for what you buy and eat.
Is cash needed?
Yes, and small bills are preferable. Some stalls don't accept cards, and a stall that does doesn't always have change for a large bill.
Can you haggle?
In the clothing and souvenirs zone, yes, and it's accepted. In the food zone, prices are marked and you don't haggle over them.
What's worth eating?
Grilled seafood is what the market is known for. The regular Thai dishes are also sold there at a lower price than a restaurant.
How do you protect your stomach?
Choose a stall with a line. High turnover means fresh food, and that's the simplest and most effective rule.
When is the best time to arrive?
In the first hour. The food stalls are already open and the lines are still short.
How much does the tour cost?
฿475 for an adult and a child, the same price. Note: this is the price of the tour, not an entrance ticket, entry to the market is free.
Do you need a ticket to enter Jodd Fairs?
No. Entry to the market is free for everyone. What's sold here is an organized tour of an hour and a half.
What does the tour include?
Exact details - transport, guide, tastings - we'll check and get back to you with the exact answer before you book.
How long does it last?
About an hour and a half.
Is there a child discount?
No. Adult and child pay the same price, ฿475.
Can you just show up on your own?
Yes, absolutely. The market is open and entry is free. The tour is mainly suited to those who prefer to be guided.
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