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Plant lovers are recommended to visit the following markets:

1. Pak Khlong Talat: literally meaning "a market by the mouth of the canal", is the collective name for five adjacent markets, which have altogether been transformed to become the biggest and most important wholesale market and distribution centre for vegetables, flowers and fruits. It is located on Thanon Maha Rat near the Memorial Bridge.

2. Talat Thewet: This can be found off Thanon Sam Sen, on Khlong Phadung Krung Kasem Bank. It is a riot of colour which will delight enthusiasts of exotic plants and flowers. It has very large selections of plants suitable for the garden, the verandah and indoors.

3. Suan Chatuchak: This is Bangkok's newest and largest plant market located on Thanon Phahon Yothin. The area consists of rows of small shops offering a variety of decorative potted plants. There are many species of orchids available.

Chatuchak Weekend Market
This is a large open public ground covering approximately 35 acres on Thanon Phahon Yothin. Known as Suan Chatuchak, it hosts the popular "Weekend Market" where people buy and sell a thousand of local products. Items range from exotic fresh fruits, vegetables, handicrafts, paintings, ceramics, dress materials, furniture, toys, domestic utensils and pets. There is a particularly fine section for plants.

Chatuchak Weekend Market is next to Bangkok's Chatuchak Public Park on Thanon Pahon Yothin, the most popular promenade ground for Bangkok's working class. It is open on Saturdays and Sundays from 07:00 to 18:00 hours.

China Town
Bangkok's China Town is an old business centre covering a large area around Thanon Yaowarat and Thanon Charoen Krung (New Road). There are many small streets and alleys full of shops selling all types of goods including wholesale items such as household goods, stationery, and toys. The area is always lively, and market stalls abound. There is a profusion of gold shops as well as traditional Chinese foodstuffs and restaurants.

Bo Be Market (Thanon Krung Kasem)
This is a wholesale clothing market where everything is sold by the dozen. At its busiest in the morning, the market is nevertheless active throughout the day.

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