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Phahurat Market is located in the Little India area of Bangkok
in the Phra Nakhon district of the city, which has a large Sikh
community. Just a stone’s throw from Chinatown, visiting the
market and its surrounding areas means a discovery of smells,
sights, sounds, and tastes—a true feast for the senses. The
market is so named due to the main road that connects it, where
stall and shop owners sell all manner of Indian-style clothing,
jewelry, and food amid a labyrinth of narrow alleyways. These
crowded lanes are mainly filled with swaths of fabrics, as well
as ready-to-wear items of clothing. The area also extends along
Chakrawat Road and further along Sampeng Lane, where neighboring
restaurants offer a range of Indian cuisine to choose from.
The Phahurat Market is a popular and often crowded place, where
visitors can wander around and soak up the atmosphere, stopping
to haggle for some fine silks or to nibble on a delicious Indian
snack from a street cart. This area is also home to the
second-largest Sikh temple outside of India, with its huge
golden dome dominating the skyline.
The Phahurat Market
is situated behind Phahurat Road and is open daily from early in
the morning until mid-afternoon. The easiest way to reach the
market by public transport is to catch the Skytrain to Saphan
Taksin station and then the take Chao Phraya Express Boat to
Rajawongse Pier. |
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