Probably the closest Bangkok gets to having an proper Christmas market: six zones of food, arts and crafts, and lots of festivities and prizes to be won, taking over the scenic San Samran Bridge at the T77 Sansiri Community. One of the best festive markets in town. Mini concerts by Pod Modern Dog and Nop Ponchamni.
Dates: Dec 12-13, 4pm-10pm
San Samran Bridge, Sukhumvit Soi 77. BTS On Nut.
One of the hippest outdoor markets in Bangkok makes a comeback to the original venue, taking over two docks. Also live bands and DJs on the Royal Thai Navy Auxiliary Shop 821 like Jelly Rocket, Yellow Fang, Plastic Plastic and many more. In celebration of 150 years of the Bangkok Docklands Company Limited.
Dates: Dec 10-13, 4pm-11pm
Bangkok Docklands, Charoenkrung Rd. BTS Saphan Taksin.
Somart Social Market brings 96 online brands together in one place at this Instagram-focused market at Parc Paragon. Live music on Dec 11 at 4pm. 25-percent discounts for purchase on Shopee.
Dates: Dec 10-13, 10:30am-10pm
Parc Paragon, Rama 1 Rd. BTS Siam.
Over 400 stores of homemade and handmade products, taking over the entire Royal Paragon Hall. Best for year-end gifts. Organized by the same team behind Zaap on Sale.
Dates: Dec 12-13, 11am-10pm
5/F, Royal Paragon Hall, Siam Paragon, Rama 1 Rd. BTS Siam.
The final weekend for this collaboration between Area 5 Collective, JJ Green and the Tourism Authority of Thailand, taking over the previous home of Artbox BKK. Live music by the likes of Aey The Voice, Desktop Error, Stoondio, Gene Kasidit, Young Man and the Sea and Joey Boy.
Dates: Dec 11-13, 3pm-midnight.
Airport Rail Link Makkasan, Phetchaburi Rd. B100 Entry.
There seems to be no sign of slowing down for this almighty popular weekend market. Now in its new and bigger location as part of the EmDistrict Fest, the market will feature 150 young Thai designer stores and 150 food stalls, as well as 50 handmade workshops. The theme for the rest of the year is Single Festival. Be careful, though, because it does get overly crowded as the night goes on.
Dates: Every Thu-Sun this Dec, 5pm onwards
Sukhumvit Rd. BTS Phrom Phong (Exit 6).
The community mall, home to pop-up markets all year round, goes all out with its biggest market of the year, taking over the grounds in and around the venue. Lots of activities for everyone in the family.
Dates: Dec 16-20, 4-10pm
K-Village, Soi Sukhumvit 26.
After a successful debut, the “non-mass” market makes a comeback to the original venue, spiced up with festive decorations and more workshops. Expect the return of similar food stalls, cocktail bars and Pets’ Ville as well as live music later on in the night.
Dates: Dec 18-20, 25-27, 4pm-midnight
Whizdom 101 (former Pirom Sports Club), Sukhumvit Rd. BTS Punnawithi.
The Thonburi Community Mall’s weekend pop-up market goes festive this month, with live music under the theme “Christmas Jazz,” some food trucks and cheap fashion finds. Special performance by Atom on Dec 18 at 7pm.
Dates: Dec 17-27, 7pm
The Sense Pinklao, Borommaratchonni Rd.
A low key, chilled-out pop-up HOBS beer garden by the Chao Phraya River, with some Christmas-themed food and fashion stalls. A mini concert by The Voice Thailand Season 4 contestants.
Dates: Dec 25-27, 4pm-midnight
Canapaya Riverfront, Rama 3 Rd.
The up-and-coming food and bike focused, riverside community mall of the old town celebrates the end of the year with a cozy market, featuring DIY Christmas cards and scarf-knitting workshops, a cute outdoor chocolate fondue party as well as outdoor movie screenings through the rest of the year.
Dates: Dec 24-Jan 2, 2016, 4pm-midnight
Tha Maharaj Community Mall, Maharaj Rd.
After a launching a few foodie markets this year, Baan Silom is hosting a festive weekday market for the Silom-Sathorn crowd, this time bringing handmade gift shops together for year-end shopping.
Dates: Dec 21-24, 11am-7pm
Central Court, Baan Silom, Silom Rd. BTS Sala Daeng.
On top of the Urban Happiness 2015 celebrations, the shopping center is also playing host to yet another market across two floors, with a zone dedicated to fashion, gifts, home decor and handmade products, a zone for food and drinks, some food trucks, as well as a beer garden and live music by Better Weather and Yokee Playboy.
Dates: Dec 25-27
G-M/F, Gateway Ekamai, Sukhumvit Rd. BTS Ekkamai.
An all-white pop-up by Space Bar Project, with live music, a beer garden by Hoegaarden and lots of prizes to be won, in addition to the usual food trucks, fashion, gift shops and art stores.
Dates: Dec 17-20, 4pm-midnight
Ekkamai Power Center (Big C Ekkamai), BTS Ekkamai.
An indie market for cute home decor and handmade products on the Thonburi side of the river. Strictly no food policy.
Dates: Dec 19-20, 4pm-late
The Bloc, 94 Ratchapreuk Rd. 085-370-6367. BTS Bang Wa
Those that enjoyed the food fares and live music at Melt Ventures at the beginning of the month have another outdoor festivity to celebrate Christmas this year. Taking over the same spot in front of the Ecoplex, the market features Christmas-themed foods by the likes of All Six To Twelve, Smoked, Moe Sushi & Bar, Yellow Spoon Pastry and more. Live musi, with beers and Christmas cocktails by Rocket.
Dates: Dec 21-25, 6pm-11pm
Park Ventures Ecoplex, BTS Phloen Chit.
Over 200 fashion stalls taking over Quartier Hall at this new pop-up, with fashion, craft, food and lifestyle brands offering year-end discounts.
Dates: Dec 26-27, 10am-10pm
4/F Quartier Hall, EmQuartier, Sukhumvit Rd. BTS Phrom Phong.
The monthly pop-up at the lawn of the Jam Factory expands into a new zone that stretches all the way to the river bank, featuring more vintage items and more “chill” music. Gifts and lucky draws for visitors.
Dates: Dec 26-27
The Jam Factory, Charoen Nakhon Rd.
If you're already going out of town, make a stop at these markets:
Dates: Dec 25-Jan 3
Prasert Land, Nimmanhaemin Rd. Chiang Mai Province. 086-546-3514
Dates: Every Sat-Sun from now through end of Dec
Coro Field, 117 Ratchaburi-Phapok Rd. Suan Peung District, Ratchaburi Province. 092-569-4791
