Chatuchak Night Plant Market

Rating: 4/5 (5 votes)

Open Days: Tuesday night – Wednesday

Opening Hours: 10:00 PM – approximately 5:00 PM the following day

 

Chatuchak Night Plant Market is one of the most distinctive niche markets in Bangkok and is widely regarded as the only true night plant market in Thailand that operates regularly and continuously. The market is located within the Chatuchak Weekend Market area, specifically in the plant-selling zone that is already well known among plant lovers. However, once Tuesday night arrives, the atmosphere transforms completely. What is normally a lively daytime market becomes a vibrant night market filled with lights, lively bargaining conversations, and constant movement as plants are unloaded and arranged throughout the night.

 

The charm of the Chatuchak Night Plant Market lies not only in its unusual opening hours but also in how it reflects the lifestyle of urban plant enthusiasts. Many people rely on evenings or late nights after work to select, exchange, and purchase plants. As a result, the market has become a gathering place for plant traders from various provinces, professional landscapers, small independent plant shops, and dedicated collectors searching for rare and distinctive species.

 

The market offers an impressive variety of plants, ranging from ornamental flowers suitable for homes and condominiums to increasingly rare native species, high-value collectible plants, large trees for landscaping projects, and edible plants for home gardening. In addition, visitors can find a full range of gardening supplies, including soil, fertilizer, pots, and decorative garden accessories. This makes the market more than just a place for buying and selling – it serves as a hub of shared knowledge and hands-on experience for plant lovers of all levels.

 

The best time to visit the market depends on individual preferences. Late night to early morning hours are ideal for those interested in wholesale trading, as many new plants arrive during this time. Late morning to afternoon is more suitable for casual visitors who want to browse at a relaxed pace, compare prices, and speak directly with vendors. Beginners, in particular, often prefer visiting during the daytime on Wednesday, when shop owners have more time to offer advice and guidance.

 

Getting There Chatuchak Night Plant Market is easily accessible by both private vehicles and public transportation. Numerous bus routes pass through the Chatuchak area, including lines 3, 26, 27, 29, 34, 59, 77, 96, 112, 134, 136, 138, 145, 502, 503, 510, 512, and 513. Travelers using the BTS Skytrain can get off at Mo Chit Station and walk to the market area. Alternatively, the MRT subway is a very convenient option, with Kamphaeng Phet Station providing direct access to the plant market zone.

 

 

A: The market opens only on Tuesday night, starting at 10:00 PM and continuing until approximately 5:00 PM on Wednesday.

 

A: Yes. It is especially suitable during Wednesday daytime hours, when vendors are more available to provide advice.

 

A: Very convenient. Simply get off at Kamphaeng Phet MRT Station and walk directly into the plant market zone.