Suan Lum Night Bazaar was a market in

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district, at the intersection of

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Roads, opposite

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's Lumphini Station. Located on land owned by the

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. It opened in 2001, and had closed by early 2011. The Night Bazaar was open from 9 pm, with some shops open later. It had vendors selling gifts, clothing, jewellery, fruit,

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s, handmade products like tapestries and fine arts, such as paintings and sculptures. There was a large beer garden, with an array of food available, and live entertainment. On the other side of the market there was a quieter area with many restaurants offering both inside and outside garden seating. Bangkok Hall, a 6,000-capacity entertainment and special events hall, was located in the Night Bazaar. Until March 2007, it was called

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Hall, and was primarily used by the media company to stage concerts. Also in the Night Bazaar was the

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Closing of Suan Lum

The property was leased from the Crown Property Bureau by P Con Development until March 31, 2006. Tenants were given until April 2007 to vacate the premises, but until late 2010 many vendors remained open. As of early 2011, the night bazaar is now closed. As of 2021, that land was midway though the construction of One Bangkok, a giant development project consisting of offices, retail, residential and entertainment complexes.

Relocating to
Suan Lum Night Bazaar Ratchadaphisek Suan Lum Night Bazaar Ratchadaphisek or The Bazaar Ratchadaphisek (Thai: สวนลุมไนท์บาซาร์ รัชดาภิเษก) is a mixed-use complex comprising The Bazaar Hotel that accommodates up to 800 rooms, Podstel ...

The developer of Suan Lum nightbazaar has bought a large piece of land on Ratchadaphisek Rd. It plans to build a large

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, called Ratchada Night Bazaar. Most vendors will move to the new location. There is currently no market at Ratchadaphisek-Ladprao, the place is now a construction site. Expected completion is 2015.

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Suan Lum & Siam Tribute news at 2Bangkok.com
{{Bangkok Markets Night markets in Bangkok Pathum Wan district

Closing of Suan Lum

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