It’s not hard to discover why this market in Chatuchak is a favorite, with a wealth of fresh produce and freshly cooked treats waiting at every stall. Don’t miss sampling Thai staples such as grilled sausages and braised pork in broth. Serious shopaholics will also be pleased to learn that Bon Marché also has its fair share of stalls selling fashion items and accessories.

If you're in Ratchapruek this well-organized and highly sanitized urban market is a great spot for lunch or dinner, thanks to various street food stalls and small cafés. This buzzy parade is the hangout of choice for families and youths living in the residential suburb, who can be seen sharing a meal in one of the tables scattered all over the market or taking snaps of hip shop facades.

For decades, this centrally located market has powered many a Bangkok home or restaurant’s fresh food supplies. It's well-visited by serious foodies, trade customers, and top chefs who brave an early morning start to get the best of what’s sold here, from all manner of fresh seafood, newly butchered meats, exotic fruits, and juicy produce. The acidic smells, riotous colors and loud banter among vendors are all part of the bargain.

Set against old colonial-style buildings that retain much of their authenticity and charm, this market has been servicing Bangkok’s Old Town for more than 120 years. It’s an atmospheric place to pick up fresh fruits and vegetables, and traditional Thai desserts, and fill up on some of the city's best street fare, such as spicy curries, deep-fried omelettes, and fresh salad rolls.

One of Bangkok's biggest open-air markets, Or Tor Kor is a riot of vibrant color and scent just across from the famed Chatuchak Weekend Market. Here, merchants showcase the finest produce the kingdom has to offer. Stroll down its wide lanes and fill up your totes with beautiful, nearly-perfect fruits, pick up fresh seafood for dinner, or enjoy a treat from the food stalls that flank the lineup.

Wedged in between Soi Chula 32 and 34, this small but bustling market is a treasure trove of cooked food-to-go (mainly for the benefit of local residents and students of adjacent Chulalongkorn University). Come to eat delicious and tasty home-style fare or bring some hefty bags to stock up on tropical fruits and veggies on a bargain. Its proximity to street food paradise Ban Tad Thong is also a plus.

This massive market remains one of the best places to do an extensive food shop on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River. There are traditional fishmongers and butchers plenty, but you also have shops specializing in cooked regional fare, stalls selling community produce like local honey and breads, and small stores with everything else you need — and more. Chandeliers set above dine-in tables pose a strange attempt to give the place an upscale feel.