The Chatuchak area acquired its name from the large public park of the same name. However, the area is best known for the largest market in Asia, the Chatuchak Weekend Market. Chatuchak also provides a convenient gateway to other areas like Vibhavadi-Rangsit, Ladprao and Saphankwai with a variety of public transportations such as the Bangkok Skytrain (BTS), the underground (MRT), and countless of bus lines.

Chatuchak Park
The State Railway of Thailand donated this land to build a park according to the wish of HM the King on the occasion of his 4th Cycle birthda in 1976. Inside the park are many varieties of trees and plants in gardens with different themes. There is a herbal garden, for instance, and another devoted to flowers in literature.

Chatuchak Weekend Market
A heaven for shoppers, especially if they are ready to bargain. The plant market is held every Wednesday and Thursday, while at the weekend it becomes the biggest market in Thailand , bringing together 15,000 stalls from all parts of the country. A look at the plan of the market shows that it is divided into 26 areas. The kinds of products to be found include antiques, books and magazines , fashions, food, furniture, handicrafts, jewellery , paintings, pets, plants, and miscellaneous items.