Christmas Markets and Events in Bangkok to Do Your Festive Shopping

It's Christmas once again. For many, part of the spirit of giving is curating thoughtful gifts for friends and family. It wouldn't hurt, either, to also get something special for yourself as a reward for surviving the year.
In Bangkok, there are a couple of events this December that you should check out if you want to shop, enjoy live music, sample good food, and just revel in the holiday cheer.
From an eco-friendly charity bazaar and an outdoor market to a Christmas fair offering goodies for your pets, you're bound to find the perfect gift or two at these places and events in Bangkok!
Christmas Grande Bazaar
The five-star, sail-shaped Pullman Bangkok Grande hotel is throwing an eco-friendly Christmas bazaar this coming weekend from Dec. 16-18. The bazaar is in partnership with Soi Dog Foundation, a non-profit organisation in Phuket, Thailand that's committed to caring for the island's stray cats and dogs. In this charity bazaar, you get to shop for your favourite sustainable products from Thai business owners and show your support and care for a worthy cause at the same time.
Location: Pullman Bangkok Grande Sukhumvit, 30 Sukhumvit 21 Soi 3, Khwaeng Khlong Toei Nuea, Watthana
Santa's Garden
Baan Dusit Thani reimagines its flagship Dusit Thani Bangkok's signature restaurants and cafés namely the Dusit Gourmet, Benjarong, and Thien Duong, while the hotel is being renovated. If you want to celebrate the festive season with lots of cheer, Baan Dusit Thani's Santa's Garden event from Dec. 22-26 may just be up your alley. Gather your family for a day of chow, drinks, live music, games, artisanal products for sale, and workshops for all ages. There will also be a Christmas raffle, as well as craft beer by the pool and Santa's barbecue! What's not to love?
Location: Baan Dusit Thani, 116 Saladaeng Road
Bangkok Farmer's Market
Health is wealth! This alternative flea market at Paradise Park Shopping Center is perfect for those who are into health-, environmentally conscious, and organic products. The Bangkok Farmers Market will be staging an alternative flea market from Dec. 22-25 on the first floor of the center's Royal Park Plaza. This is the perfect place to get your shop on, as it will be filled with various products, from fruits and vegetables, and healthy food and drinks, as well as organic consumer goods and freshly baked bread that you can give away as Christmas goodies to loved ones.
Location: Paradise Park Shopping Center, 61 Srinagarindra Rd, Nong Bon, Prawet
Furever Yours Adoption Event and Christmas Fair
The Adoptable Puppy Cafe and Thai Dogs Matter will be holding an adoption event and Christmas fair this Saturday, Dec. 17, from 12 PM to 6 PM for families and individuals of all ages, as well as furry four-legged friends! The free entry event will be filled with goodies and gifts for you to shop for yourself, loved ones, and furry babies. Meanwhile, those who are interested in adopting on the day must bring photos of their home and garden to show during the event. Attendees will be required to give a refundable deposit worth THB100 so they would be given a key card. This is the perfect event for every animal lover in Bangkok this weekend!
Location: DOG PARK 49, 8, 3 Sukhum Vit 49, Khlong Tan Nuea, Watthana
Talad Rod Fai Train Night Market
Where else to do your Christmas shopping than in Bangkok's outdoor shopping district, the Talad Rod Fai Train Night Market? This spacious, open-air market pretty much offers almost everything you can think of, from fashion items like clothes, accessories, shoes, and bags to toys, antiques, collectibles, and other knickknacks. Also, not to be missed are the market's wide array of street food snacks and gastronomic offerings, all while there's live music playing in the background. The night market is made even more spectacular thanks to the Christmas decors festooning its vicinity, so make sure to snap some pictures for the 'gram by the dazzling Christmas tree that you'll pass by.
Location: Train Night Market, 1 4 Srinagarindra Road, Nong Bon, Prawet
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