There are many different types of markets within walking distance on Silom so instead of listing all three in separate items: we have summarized their unique characters onto No. 4:

Patpong Night Market – the most famous (although might not be the most popular among some tourists).  This market has items ranging from t-shirts with funny signs, Jerseys of your favorite soccer, football, basketball teams, cute lighting and paintings for your apartments to pirated dvds.  If you decide to go, be sure to practice your bargaining skills and keep an eye on your belongings at all time as the streets are quite busy with tourists and vendors.

Silom Fresh Market – this is where you can find everything fresh! Vegetables, fruits, meat, seafood, spice, and coconut milk, you name it they have it!  A refreshing and fun place to visit – the market opens from xx – xx.  There is also a Thai food cooking class you can take with http://www.bangkokthaicooking.com/ where they will walk you through the market and explain all the ingredients to you before you learn how to cook a simple yet delicious Thai meal.  Doesn’t hurt to give it a try. ☺

Lalai Sap Market – Whatttt? We’ve never heard of this market!!! Well, this market is more popular with the locals but rest assured, they’d still be nice to the occasional tourists that make it there.  Situated on the side street next to the Bangkok Bank’s HQ, Lalai Sap is ridiculously busy during the weekdays and is consistently popular with office ladies and lads who are looking for a quick yummy bite on their lunch break. Lalai Sap offers a little bit of everything.  Expect to see shoes, fresh veggies, baked goods, toys, fresh fish, cheap clothes, and all sorts of prepared foods, all in the same place.  No need to bargain here – most items especially food are sold at local prices.