Nang Loeng Market (Talat Nang Loeng), a few minutes' walk from the Democracy Monument, is described as Thailand's first land-based market: it officially opened on 29 March 1900, under King Rama V. Bangkokians come for its Thai desserts, rice-and-curry dishes and old wooden houses, far from the crowds of Chatuchak. According to guides consulted in October 2026, it is open Monday to Saturday from 8am to 3pm and on Sunday from 8am to 5pm; entry is free. Allow 1 to 1.5 hours.
Highlights
The shrine of Prince Abhakara
In the neighbourhood, the shrine of Prince Abhakara Kiartivongse, revered by local residents, is a Chinese-style place of worship where people leave flowers and offerings before his statue. It is not the market itself, but it is part of the walk.
Thai desserts (kanom wan)
This is the market's speciality: small family shops, open for generations, sell coconut puddings and other cakes. See our guide to Thai desserts in Bangkok.
Market lunch
Rice-and-curry restaurants offer 20 to 30 dishes a day, along with stalls of ready-made food. The menu changes with what is available: choose whatever tempts you. More ideas in our guide to street food in Bangkok.
The old houses and the closed cinema
Around the market, wooden houses and colonial-style shophouses, and the former Sala Chaloem Thani cinema, closed in 1993 and now a warehouse, recall the days when Nang Loeng was a theatre district.
Cold drinks
Blended fruit juices and iced drinks are made at the stall; you can bring your own reusable cup.
Practical info
Tips
- Come in late morning or early afternoon, outside the lunch peak but before 2pm: many stalls pack up before the official closing time. Bring cash in small notes. For a morning in the old town, combine it with the Democracy Monument and the Banglamphu district; more addresses in our guide to Bangkok's markets. Dress casually, but cover your shoulders if you enter a shrine.
How to get there
Soi Nang Loeng, Wat Sommanat subdistrict, Pom Prap Sattru Phai District, Bangkok 10100. There is no metro or BTS station nearby: the easiest way is a taxi or Grab ride from Banglamphu or the Democracy Monument, or a walk of about 10 minutes from the latter. More details in our guide to transport in Bangkok.
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