Yodpiman Flower Market, Bangkok
In Bangkok, the markets provide some of the most interesting sights. There’s a vibrancy to the bustle of the locals rushing through, past the small crowded stalls.
Through the whole city, none is more vibrant than the flower markets.
By the very nature of the wares, it’s all about colour. Throw all of those hues under the same roof and it looks like a child’s crayon box has exploded and the result has been captured for sale.
The flower markets are open 24 hours a day and are busiest in the very early hours of the morning (about 3 or 4 o’clock) when the professionals swoop in to get the best of the pick.
But they can be enjoyed anytime.
It was quiet the afternoon I popped in, with a natural lull between flowerful trading. Still, the blooms were out and there was a fair amount of business taking place.
The smell of the flowers hung in the humid air and, for once, the creeping wafts from the city’s sewers had disappeared.
Anyway, flowers are meant to be seen, not described. So let me now share with you Bangkok’s flower market. Take a deep breath and smell the roses.
THE BEST ACCOMMODATION IN BANGKOK: SILOM
I’ve got a whole story with my thoughts on where to stay in Bangkok. But the short answer is there are two areas I would recommend for most travellers, and the first is Silom.
BACKPACKER
If you’re looking for a fun backpacker option, then I would suggest HQ Hostel Silom.
BUDGET
There are a few budget options, but I would recommend looking at Silom Serene.
BOUTIQUE
A cool funky hotel in Silom is the W Bangkok.
LUXURY
And for the ultimate luxury, I would recommend going across the river to the beautiful Peninsula Bangkok.
THE BEST ACCOMMODATION IN BANGKOK: SUKHUMVIT
The other main area for accommodation in Bangkok is around Sukhumvit.
BACKPACKER
There’s no better party hostel in Bangkok than the Slumber Party Bangkok in Sukhumvit.
BUDGET
A good cheap and comfortable hotel that I would suggest is the 41 Suite Bangkok.
BOUTIQUE
For a very cool boutique hotel, I think the Bangkok Publishing Residence is awesome.
LUXURY
And although there are quite a few good luxury hotels, I think the best is the Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit.
Looks stunning! Wish I could smell them too!
Just imagine. It smells like angels have pooped 🙂
Beautiful…always fun to see species of flowers that you don’t find at home…
I don’t know what half the flowers are – I don’t think I’ve seen many of them at home.
Beautiful! I especially like the yellow flowers with the pink center.
Yeah, the colours are so vibrant and the flowers are so fresh!
I love flowers… and I love what these women do with them… even if it is sad the flowers have to die for that…. art has its price.
If the flowers didn’t die, we wouldn’t get to see them. I guess that’s the trade off. And I assume (hope) that there are enough flowers out there that it doesn’t have too much of an effect.
I am flying into Bangkok on August 28 at 9:35 am. I would like to have my Taxi Drive come to your place of business and pick up 4 kilos of rose peddles and 100 long stem roses. He will be there before I land at 9:35 with en0ugh time to get the items and return to the Airport to pick me up and take me to my destination. Please let me know what the cost of this will be and understand that I have bee to Thailand many times so please treat me with respect. Thank you.
Jack Brockway
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I am flying into Bangkok on August 28 at 9:35 am. I would like to have my Taxi Drive come to your place of business and pick up 4 kilos of rose peddles and 100 long stem roses. He will be there before I land at 9:35 with en0ugh time to get the items and return to the Airport to pick me up and take me to my destination. Please let me know what the cost of this will be and understand that I have bee to Thailand many times so please treat me with respect. Thank you.
Regardless If I have said it or not I want this so please let me know if you are able to accommodate my needs.
Thank you,
Jack Brockway
503.490.9471 whatsapp
[email protected]