Srinagarindra Train Night Market

Talad Rot Fai Srinagarindra opened in the 2010s as the successor to an earlier market at a railway yard, and it kept the name and the theme: rows of stalls and shipping-container bars arranged around vintage American cars, VW vans, old railway carriages and neon signs, with a large indoor warehouse section selling antiques, mid-century furniture, film memorabilia, toys, records and general junk. The vintage focus is genuine rather than decorative - dealers here supply collectors and film productions. Around it are food stalls, live music, and a substantial bar area that runs late. It operates Thursday to Sunday evenings only, from around five until midnight or later, and it is a long way east of the centre, which is the practical constraint - it takes a real journey from most visitor accommodation, and the Yellow Line has only recently made it easier. It is aimed at Bangkok residents rather than tourists.

What to look for

• The vintage vehicles - cars, vans and railway carriages the market is built around.
• The antique warehouse - furniture, memorabilia, toys and records sold by dealers.
• The container bars - the late-running drinking and music area.
• The local crowd - largely Bangkok residents rather than visitors.

When to go

Thursday to Sunday evenings only, from about five until late. November to February for the weather. Two to three hours.

What to expect

Closed Monday to Wednesday. A long way east of central Bangkok - a real journey each way. Very crowded at weekends. Open-air and hot until well after dark.

Nearby

Seacon Square is adjacent; Suan Luang Rama IX park is close.