Why should you go there and how do you do it right?

Eat first, then shop. This market is essentially a food market that also sells clothing and accessories. Over a dozen large open-air restaurants offer seafood and grilled dishes, including the famous volcano-roasted pork ribs. The stalls offer Thai classics, fruit, desserts, and some unusual snacks that might just test your taste buds. It's smaller than many of Bangkok's huge night markets, which I consider a definite plus. Clean, well-organized, and you can explore it completely without getting tired feet.

The communal seating areas are at the front and fill up quickly. Visitors arriving around 6:00 PM found nothing free. Therefore, it's advisable to buy a drink and stroll through the alleys. A can of Chang costs about 50 baht. Those who came here years ago for the handicrafts should adjust their expectations, as the market has transformed into an open-air shopping mall, and some stalls have adjusted their prices accordingly. It's noisy and littered on weekends.

Entry is free. The market opens daily at 5:00 PM and stays open until 1:00 AM. A visit after 9:00 PM is therefore much more relaxed than the evening rush. Take the MRT Blue line to Thailand Cultural Centre and use Exit 4. The market is about 100 meters away, a three-minute walk. Most stalls accept cash or Thai QR codes; foreign cards are rarely accepted. Bring some baht with you. For up-to-date information on vendors and events, check the market's Facebook page.

If you've seen references to two Jodd Fairs, this information is no longer accurate. The original market opened in 2021 behind Central Plaza Grand Rama 9 and has since closed. The Ratchada location took its place in November 2024. A second branch, Jodd Fairs DanNeramit on Phahonyothin Road, changed its name and closed in 2025. The site is now occupied by another night market. Therefore, Jodd Fairs today refers to the market on Ratchadaphisek Road.