Explore the bustling Silom Night Market on Silom Road, Bangkok, where diverse food stalls, unique handicrafts, and vibrant street performances create an unforgettable evening experience. Immerse yourself in the cultural richness and vibrant atmosphere of this iconic market.
Nestled in the heart of Bangkok along Silom Road, the Silom Night Market is a vibrant hub that attracts locals and tourists alike. As the sun sets, this bustling market comes alive, offering a unique blend of shopping, dining, and entertainment. Walking through the market, visitors are greeted by a kaleidoscope of colors and aromas, with an array of street food stalls serving everything from spicy Thai noodles to sweet mango sticky rice.
One of the distinguishing features of the Silom Night Market is its diverse marketplace. Artisans and vendors showcase handmade crafts, fashionable clothing, and an assortment of souvenirs, making it a perfect spot for those looking to find unique gifts. The atmosphere is electric, filled with the sounds of laughter, chatter, and the sizzling of food being prepared right before your eyes.
As you roam through the market, be sure to take a moment to enjoy the live performances often found in the area. Musicians and dancers help to create a lively ambiance, adding an extra layer of enjoyment to your visit. In addition to food and crafts, the market provides an excellent opportunity to engage with local culture and meet friendly vendors who are eager to share their stories.
Transport options are plentiful, making it easy to reach the Silom Night Market from various locations throughout Bangkok. Whether you are traveling by taxi, tuk-tuk, or public transportation, the market’s accessibility adds to its appeal.
As you conclude your evening, don’t miss the chance to capture the vibrant sights and sounds through your camera lens, ensuring that the memories of your time at Silom Night Market will last a lifetime. Whether you come for the delicious street food, the intriguing handicrafts, or simply to soak in the local atmosphere, a visit to the Silom Night Market promises an enriching experience that embodies the essence of Bangkok’s nightlife.
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Silom Night Market is perched on a picturesque hilltop overlooking Silom Road, 10500, Thailand
We have been here a couple of times , you can grab a cool ice at haagen dasz or a snack at the other food shops in the area. Then make yourself comfortable at a step or at the nearby „patpong“ sign. So you can see tourists getting tricked into the ping pong show from the ping pong hustlers. Funny thing to see.
Is it worth going there? Frankly, it is a place of no interest, except for those who want to experience patpong bars, or who are interested in buying counterfeit branded items. Expect to be approached by sometimes aggressive touts (Thai words that tourists don’t understand). Anyway, this “market” is not for me.
Silom night market can be reached by a tuktuk, taxi or BTS train (metro) Saladaeng.This nightmarket I found a little bit expensive, compared to the nightmarket in Pratunam, which is close to Bayoke Tower. At the Silom market you will find bags, fake watches, clothing etc. etc. Thai arts, Household things, and around this all: gaybars, shows and the so called by Thai TukTuk drivers a “Ping Pong” show. This area is also known as PATPONG. PATPONG is the red light district in Bangkok. Years ago it was only one street. NOW Patpong becomes, I think, the largest red light area in Bangkok. If you wanted to see the actual Sodom and Gomorrah, than silom market and around is the place to visit.
So where to begin….Got it. This is my experience on the Sunday Night Market that closes to entire street. First getting there is a breeze by the BTS it is right there. This is a fun place to spend a couple hours at night to fill your belly with some food or just people watch. What I did notice is that some of the stuff here is slightly more expensive but not that bad based off of American standards. I didn’t go down to any or the bars so I don’t know about that. I just stuck on the Main Street. Lots of food and knockoff items to check out. And definitely a place to stop by if your on vacation and in the area.
To all tourist reading this and thinking of going to the SIlom Night Market. There is no such thing called the Silom Night Market. You will not find it on a map. I live right off Silom Road and pass this street thousands of time day and night. Silom Road is a major business street in central Bangkok, with major office buildings, bank headquarters, and many businesses. There is a cross street called Phat Pong, which runs from Silom to Surawong Road. During the day it is a thru street for vehicles, and at night, closed for a night baazar. Along with the junk sold here, for years vendors lined Silom Road with more one of a kind knock offs and junk. Police removed them for blocking the sidewalks, however as of this review, they are moving back onto the street. So these two, Phat Pong and Silom offer big shopping of junk. Why do I say that ? I watch them at about 3:00 unloading their goodies from big bins, and then at midnight loading up these goodies back in their bins. This is repeated day after day. This somewhere has been named Silom Night Market, but again there is no formal place with this name. In addition this area is an adult area, with many gogo bars, ladies and boys, host bars, gay and straight and a Foodtown Supermarket, open 24 hours. So, if you are in the area, you will not be able to avoid it, but certainly not somewhere you will be running to.
Bangkok is back to live. My very first review after the covid. Come back to Thailand this time because of no more quarantine. And Silom life is still greatest place to hang out.
The ping pong shows are a direct rip off and charge 300bt to enter and 1 drink then charge 300bt foe each drink after that that which is a complete ripoff as drink are 70bt at 711 or 100by at the local bars…..DO NOT DRINK HERE AS THEY ARE A RIPPOFF
Great experience with good food and nice atmosphere. Next to some gay bars and good restaurants. Great to get a real Bangkok feeling