Thieves' Market, Bangkok

Name: Thieves' Market
Address: Nakhon Kasem 1 and 2, Bangkok, Thailand

#151 among attractions in Bangkok

Shopping, Market

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Woeng Nakhon Khasem is a market in the Samphanthawong District, Bangkok, Thailand. It is popularly known as the "Thieves Market" as formerly mostly stolen goods were sold there. The market is surrounded by Charoen Krung, Chakkrawat, Boriphat, and Yaowarat Roads in the area near foot of Damrong Sathit Bridge with close to Wang Burapha and Khlong Thom. Its name literally translated as "delightful townspeople alcove". ()

Local name: เวิ้งนครเกษม Coordinates: 13°44'43"N, 100°30'14"E

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Nakhon Kasem 1 and 2กรุงรัตนโกสินทร์ (สัมพันธวงศ์)Bangkok Thailand

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Thieves' Market – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Wat Suthat, Old Siam Plaza, Wat Chai Chana Songkhram, Rommaninat Park.

0.4 miNW
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~1420 ftW
13°44'44"N • 100°30'0"E
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~800 ftSE
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~1360 ftN
Park
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~1690 ftW
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~1600 ftSW
Temple, Buddhist architecture
Wat Bophit Phimuk, Bangkok
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~1850 ftSE
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~1240 ftSW
Sacred and religious sites
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0.4 miE
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~1670 ftNE
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~1770 ftSE
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Thieves' Market?

Nearby attractions include Saphan Lek, Bangkok (3 min walk), Sam Yot, Bangkok (4 min walk), Saphan Han, Bangkok (4 min walk), Wang Burapha, Bangkok (4 min walk).

How to get to Thieves' Market by public transport?

The nearest stations to Thieves' Market:

Metro

Sam Yot • Lines: MRT Blue (5 min walk)
Wat Mangkon • Lines: MRT Blue (12 min walk)

Bus

53 (11 min walk)
ท่าดินแดง • Lines: 20 (17 min walk)

Ferry

Rachawongse • Lines: เรือด่วนพิเศษธงส้ม, เรือด่วนพิเศษธงเขียว, เรือด่วนพิเศษธงเหลือง, เรือท่องเที่ยวเจ้าพระยา, เรือประจำทาง (ไม่มีธง) (13 min walk)
Memorial Bridge • Lines: เรือด่วนพิเศษธงส้ม, เรือประจำทาง (ไม่มีธง), เส้นทางเดินเรือโดยสารฯ คลองบางกอ (15 min walk)

Train

Bangkok (25 min walk)
Yommarat (38 min walk)