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Central Clock
7 ENDANGERED
Tower
The tall clock tower SPECIES
(left) in the heart of the Unfortunately, Thailand
market is a useful is a major conduit for
landmark because it is the sale of endan gered
visible from many areas. species coming from
If you get lost, head for neigh bor ing countries.
this clock tower, from Several raids on dealers
where it should be easier in Chatuchak Weekend
Market have revealed
to find your way. animals being kept in
awful conditions, and
while casual visitors are
never likely to see them,
this illegal trade still
continues out of sight.
Antiques
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Located in
section 26 of the market,
antiques on sale include
furniture, paintings,
Buddha images (left),
lamps, jewelry, clocks,
and carvings. However,
take extra care when
considering a purchase:
Thai craftsmen are
highly skilled in creating
fakes, and all genuine
antiques will need
the appropriate
documentation for
customs clearance.
Books
Artists
5 8
Bibliophiles will
There is an excellent art market located
love section 1, which has in section 7. Here, visitors will find small studios
remaindered art books producing good-value paintings as well as higher-
stacked beside collectible end pieces of art. Artists can be viewed at work
first editions and back on original pieces, and it is also possible to
issues of maga zines. It is commission reproductions.
best visited last as the
Clothing and
weight of purchases 9
may discourage farther Accessories
explo ration of the market. The market houses
around 5,000 stalls that
Food and
6 sell either clothes or
Drink Stalls
fabric (right), as well
More than 400 food and as fashion acces sories.
drink stalls are scattered Most of them are in
throughout the market. sections 12, 14, 16,
Many of these stalls 18, and 20. With rock-
specialize in only one bottom prices, these
expertly cooked dish, so are some of the most
snacking here can be a popular and crow ded
gourmet experience. sections of the market.

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