Shopping at Chatuchak

Tua at J.J - ever the fashion model :-)

 

I took this photo at Chatuchak, just to show the huge posters that are now all over the market, highlighting interesting places to go in Thailand (they're above everyone's heads).

I still had money to spend from my Christmas money from my parents and, if you know me, you know it was burning a hole in my pocket.  So, on Saturday, I went with my friend Tua to Chatuchak market (J.J).  We laughed afterwards that we could spend 6 hours shopping there and not realize we'd been there so long.  But shopping, eating lunch, having snacks, having coffee, talking - all take a lot of time.

It was a productive afternoon though and unbelievable for what I managed to buy for $40:

2 pairs of silver earrings.
4 pairs of costume-jewelry earrings.
2 embroidered skirts.
2 shawls.
2 scarves.
2 pairs of slippers.
1 pair of shoes.
1 hat.
1 pottery hook for the back of my bathroom door.

17 items for $40.  Now try doing that in the US :-)

Comments

[Amy P.]

Well done! I guess the only other place you could pull it off MIGHT be a flea market - but then the stuff wouldn't necessarily be new or cute for that matter. Show us some pics of your new things. :)

[Bas (thainewsportal.com)]

Great blog!
I miss Chatuchak a lot :)