Where is The One Ratchada (formerly Train Night Market Bangkok) located?
The One Ratchada, a night market sitting on the site of the former Rot Fai Night Market, started its operations on the 9 September 2022.
The former Rot Fai Night Market (also known as Train Night Market Ratchada) that was a must-visit attraction for tourists and a popular hangout venue among locals, did not survive the COVID pandemic, and was forced to close from mid 2021. After one year and with the pandemic subsiding, The One Ratchada was launched to replace the previously much loved night market in the Din Daeng district.
The One Ratchada is located right next to the shopping mall, The Esplanade Bangkok. You can easily reach it via public transport by taking the MRT to Thailand Cultural Centre station, exiting from Exit 4, and walking towards and cut through The Esplanade Bangkok.
The exact address and map of the night market are as follows:
What are the opening hours of The One Ratchada Night Market?
The official opening hours for The One Ratchada Market are from 4:00pm to 12:00am daily. However, each individual stall operator has the discretion to decide on their operating days and hours.
What type of stalls are there at The One Ratchada Market?
This night market was designed to accommodate over 100 stalls, offering an assortment of products and services including cooked food, pre-packed snacks, beverages, fashion, accessories, and beauty services. As such, apart from being a place just for food, it is also a avenue for couples, families and friends to shop and even go for a pedicure after dinner!
While several of the bigger food stalls offer private dining areas for their patrons, most of the stalls do not have a private sitting space. Nevertheless, there are plenty of seating areas spread across the night market, including a central communal seating area near the entrance.
The One Ratchada Review (2024)
Since our last visit to The One Ratchada in September 2022, just a few months after its opening, we returned in June 2024 for a second visit. We visited the night market at around 7:00pm and noticed that the crowd was sparse, many booths were closed, and a significant number of them were vacant.
The crowd consisted of fewer than 30 locals, a couple of tourists, and a tour group of about 30 people passing by the entrance without entering.
If you happen to be in the area and are looking to experience a Bangkok night market vibes, it’s okay to stop by. However, if you’re planning a visit specifically for this market, it may not be worth the trip. At this time, we do not recommend visiting The One Ratchada.
You might want to consider visiting other night markets in Bangkok that are closer to your location or offer the atmosphere that suits your preferences.
