Laos - Thailand, Explore, Discover Local Indy-Biz.: 18 Dec 2012

WELCOME TO JAT U JAK WEEKEND MARKET, BANGKOK,
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Some people hate this place and others can't see what all the fuss is about, others will say it's full of copied rubbish, it's smelly, hot and dangerous. WE SAY .......... OH NO IT ISN'T!
I've been living very close to this market since I arrived in Bangkok some 6 years ago and it may have been true in the past. However, now Jat U Jak Market is improving all the time, the problem with the market is it's huge and it's full of small shopping walkways with stalls enclosed under a very hot roof!, although some stalls are out in the open! There are stalls catering for all tastes and all pockets and it's hard, really hard to find just what your looking for you may stumble across something, but, due to it's size and complexity it's difficult, even with a map, to find your way around.
So let's try to make it easier,
HOW TO GET TO JAT U JAK MARKET.
This you'll be glad to know is the easy bit! There are a several options.
TRAIN. MRT (SUBWAY) & BTS (SKYTRAIN).
BothMRT and BTS offer perhaps the quickest and probably the cheapest options, they cover routes from the city center and several touristy areas to Jat U Jak, it would cost around 35 to 40 Baht from Asoke to Jat U Jak Park (Chat U Chak Park) using The MRT and would take around 20 minutes. Actually if you stay on one more stop to Kam Pang Phet, it's easier, as this Station has an exit ( Exit No. 3) that will take you direct into the market
.BTS is about the same, if you go from Siam it will cost around 35 Baht and take 15 minutes or so. You will then need to walk across the Park or follow the road into the Market, Gate Number 2 is probably your best bet!
TAXI.
OK, Most Taxi drivers know the market, but may refuse to take you if the traffic is too heavy! Or you'll be stuck in A Traffic Jam watching the meter click over! Can be expensive! Usually 80 to 100 Baht from Siam Square, but it really does depend on the traffic. Usually a taxi may have to drop you by the MRT / BTS Station due to parking or waiting restrictions that the Police enforce.
Bus.
Again there are many buses serving this area and it's really cheap using buses in Bangkok. But it can be a long boring wait, either waiting for your bus to show up or waiting in the Traffic Jams that usually surround Jat U Jak. Bus Number 3 or 524 from Kaosan Road Area will cost about 10 t0 20 Baht, depends if A.C. It can take an hour or more! Usually 20 minutes from Kaosan to Jat U Jak, when it's not too busy.
TUK-TUK.
Same old story, Traffic Jams, Usually they're OK. Be careful on leaving the market as many Tuk Tuk's will charge you too much! Especially when they see you laden with shopping! Get A firm price, usually 100 Baht would get you to Victory Monument. But who knows they can demand 400 or 500 Baht for the same trip! They are usually OK and you can get a better deal by going to the main gate and try to barter.
Moto-Cy Taxi.
They can be quick, as they can skip or weave through the Traffic Jams! But they are really only OK for short trips and offer no choice if you have a lot of shopping, a short trip can be 10 to 20 Baht maybe 1 KM.

ARRIVING AT JAT U JAK MARKET.
When you arrive at the market go to one of the main gates and get yourself a map or guide, they will be great for you finding facilities and giving you a general idea of the Market layout and size!
Do not just walk around the main circuit of the market you will miss so much!
EXPLORE THE MARKET! YOU'LL DISCOVER SO MUCH!!!
There really is a lot of QUALITY ON JAT U JAK MARKET, ranging from ARTISTS to BARS to CAFES and more and more INDY FASHION STALLS! All offering a great selection of Affordable Quality Products.
FACILITES AT JAT U JAK MAKET.
This is an area which has seen some great steps forward in quality, cleanliness and quantity.
TOILETS.
The Toilets are well sign posted and at regular intervals around the outer circuit of the market, inside they are harder to discover and overall the are OK but not great!, there is usually a small 3 to 5 Baht fee ( I always want to put a wee charge! That must be some Scottish Blood some where! or maybe Irish!)
ATM & BANKS.
This has improved and as well as main Banks being present on the Market there are numerous ATM's around the market.Easy to find and safe to use, as always be careful and alert!
FOOD & DRINK.
This has also improved and continues to improve, however, some of the Restaurants / Cafes do over charge and offer sub standard food, compared to comparable Thai frequented Cafes and Restaurants. Our solution, pick one frequented by Thai People, not Westerner's. Generally be adventurous try to sample Thai food and Cafes frequented by Thai folk, you'll be surprised, try local.
There are a couple of nice bars that break this rule! Lots of foreigners, not may Thai! These are good bars with great atmospheres and their prices are reasonable!
There are also several nice little coffee shops, but not so many comfy chill out coffee places.
SEATING & SHADED AREAS.
Few and Far between, it's very difficult to find a cool, or even a place, to sit down, best bet a coffee shop, or go to JJ Mall next door to cool down!
FREIGHT & SHIPPING.
There are numerous companies offering good service and reliability, if your unsure ask the person your buying from who do they usually use. ( Blog coming about Quality Service on Jat U JAk).

Overall I really love this place and I am spending more and more time here, I'm getting to know the Market Traders, the Artist's. and the growing number of Young Talented Entrepreneur's who are calling Jat U Jak their home.
We'll be doing our best to bring you regular updates and we'll be hopefully on the Market to help you out in February 2013 onwards, we look forward to seeing you, mean time keep an eye on us at Blogger and also watch out for YOU TUBE, we'll be doing some slide shows and videos very soon.Come and join us on Facebook too and google +.

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