Tipped to be one of Bangkok’s lesser known marketplaces the Rod Fai Market is a must-visit highlight for all vintage lovers vacationing in the city. Tucked away within the bustling confines of Srinakarin Soi 51, just a stone’s throw from Seacon Square this one-stop retail hub for all things old is a treasure trove for those in search of collectibles, memorabilia and fashion items from bygone eras. Hipsters and other fashion forward shoppers will find trendy items from yesteryear at bargain prices in this less crowded marketplace that is a welcome alternative to the always congested Chatuchak Market.
Divided in to two regions the Rod Fai Market’s first section features vendors that display their wares on wooden display crates and ground showcases. Some vendors sell their wares from on board a vintage vehicles or retro pallets. The items one finds in this part of the Rod Fai Market are nothing short of awe inspiring as the blast from the past items include household wares and even age old electronic appliances that were found in Bangkok homes in decades past. Used automobile accessories are other sought after items at the locale which also specialises in second hand clothes. Jewellery and accessories and shoes from yesteryear are also available here alongside other collectibles such as ancient cameras, anime collectibles from Japan, signature toys and bicycles as well as Coca Cola memorabilia.
Furniture and other home décor purchases can also be made at this marketplace which truly comes alive after 5pm on weekends. Ideal for shoppers as well as browsers looking to take a trip back in time, the Rod Fai Market is also a food lover’s dream come true. Lined with street food and barbeque hotspots some of the must-try items at the venue include fried noodles and Thai iced teas. Ice cream and other refreshments can also be enjoyed at the space which also houses cosy bars with affordable cocktails. Diners can also dig in to their meals in a Volkswagen camper or the bogey of an old train while simple deck chairs and stools are also set up in cosy areas of the market. Reggae music is omnipresent in this market which is renowned for its unique goods as well as a laid back atmosphere.
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