Bangkok's famous night market first made it's Singapore debut at The Grandstand in February 2020, but was sadly cut short due to the coronavirus pandemic. Though Chatuchak Night Market's first venture outside Thailand wasn't exactly smooth sailing, it's coming back to Singapore for a second try.
The open-air bazaar will be returning to The Grandstand South Carpark for two whole months in 2023. Slated to run from February 7 to April 2, the Singapore edition will feature over 180 different vendors – with some flying in on a rotation basis from the original venue in Bangkok. Expect all things we love about the Bangkok market – quirky handicrafts, gorgeous antiques, whimsical wardrobe additions, and beautiful home decor pieces.
Of course, the main draw for many will be the lip-smackingly good street food. Brave the queues to get your hands on a huge range of Thai cuisines. Beat the heat with sweet Thai milk tea (complete with a flashy tea-pulling performance), enjoy Thai roti prata from Satun province, try rich grilled sausages unique to E-Sarn in northeastern Thailand, or get your fill of Thai prawn vermicelli and mee korat. There will be over 200 seats set up over the venue too, so you can kick back and soak in the vibrant market atmosphere.
Chatuchak Night Market will be open almost daily from Tuesdays to Sundays, 4.30pm to 10.30pm. There will be complimentary parking and free shuttle bus services from Botanic Gardens and Sixth Avenue MRT stations too – all the better for you to make multiple trips to enjoy the shopping and supping at the market.