The One Ratchada: Bangkok’s new Train Night Market
The One Ratchada Night Market in Bangkok, also known as the former Ratchada Train Night Market, is a real highlight of the Thai capital. Directly connected to the MRT, you can easily reach this night market. Only newly opened in 2022, this open-air night market is still popular, and a visit is one of the best things to do in Bangkok. In addition to extraordinary food stalls, delicious street food, casual clothing and antique stalls, there are also countless cool bars and great restaurants. This is where you can truly enjoy yourself, shop to your heart’s content and have an unforgettable night out in Bangkok. But what are the best things to know about One Ratchada Night Market in Bangkok, what are the highlights of the night market, and what should you see?
In this travel guide, you will find all the important information about The One Ratchada in Bangkok. We also give you useful tips on how to get there and where to find the best viewpoint of the colorful rooftops of the night market.
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In addition to the popular The One Ratchada, there are several other markets in Bangkok. Here you can find the best night markets in Bangkok, including insider tips.
The One Ratchada market is open daily from 4:00 pm to midnight. You should plan at least 2 hours for a visit, including shopping and eating.
Shopping at The One Ratchada
The One Ratchada Night Market is an absolute insider tip for shopping in Bangkok and also for us, the visit to the market was a real highlight! Here you will find a massive selection of amazing clothes, cool accessories, small hip shops and local designers. In the various sections of the market you will find a lot of vintage stuff, but also casual fashion and a lot of art. Certainly, there is something for everyone!
Eat & Drink
If you are looking for some outstanding street food for really low prices, certainly The One Ratchada is the right place for you. In addition to the typical Thai food stalls, there is a good choice of delicious restaurants and a huge area with iconic bars with happy hour offers. You will find delicious things to eat. For example, there is a place which serves incredibly gigantic pork’s ribs, and others offer delicious seafood. Best you try some food at the bazaar, and later you enjoy the nightlife with a cold beer or a cocktail. A special attraction at The One Ratchada are the braised spicy pork ribs, for which visitors even queue up.
The Viewpoint
The colorful roofs were the flagship of the former Ratchada Train Night Market. Now the stores of The One Ratchada are lined up under white tents. Especially photographers are amazed by the extraordinary photo motive. If you also want to enjoy this breathtaking view over the Ratchada Market, then you have to go up to the parking house nearby the market. From up there, you can enjoy the market atmosphere from above and shoot unbelievably beautiful pictures of the Ratchada night market.
How to get to The One Ratchada
Whether by MRT or by taxi, the transport to The One Ratchada Night Market is easy to organize on your own. As mentioned above, the Train Market is well-connected to the public transport system. So, you can reach this night market very comfortably and inexpensively with the MRT (Metro). Get off at the MRT Station Cultural Center and follow the crowd around the mall, and you will find yourself right in front of the Ratchada Market. The nearest BTS is Asoke where you have to change to Sukhumit MRT Station.
Certainly, you could also take a taxi to the night market. Make sure to tell the driver to go to the New Ratchada Night Market. Taking a taxi is cheap in Bangkok (with taximeter) and also a good choice to get to the market.
Opening Hours of The One Ratchada
The One Ratchada opens its stores every day. The opening hours of this night market are from 4:00 pm to midnight. If you prefer it quiet, you should be at the market from 5:00 pm.
Amazing Places to Stay in Bangkok
There are many good places to stay in Bangkok. Most of them are hotels, guesthouses or backpacker hostels, which are also ideal for a stay in the Thai capital. If you are looking for a wonderful accommodation, we can give you these recommendations…It’s worth a look!
- Affordable Hostel: The Tamni Hostel is perfect for backpackers. This hostel is new, stylish and also really cheap. Everything is just right here.
- Hotel with Sky Bar: The Amara Bangkok Hotel is a beautiful 4-star hotel with a great infinity pool and one of the coolest sky bars in Bangkok!
- Luxury with Infinity Pool: The Avani + Riverside Bangkok Hotel is a 5-star hotel in a prime location right on the river and perfect for a special vacation in Bangkok.
Conclusion: Bangkok is well-known for its night markets. If you are up to visiting one of these markets, then we can highly recommend the Ratchada Night Market as one of the best night markets in Bangkok.
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