According to the local I talked to, it’s the current hip street market in Thailand and I knew that fact after only visiting and trying to learn some Thai in an exchange language app. Apparently Jodd Fairs is moved from its original place in some kind of backyard of a gigantic building surrounding the street market. It was quite unique but the prices were a bit too much than regular street markets in Thailand. However, again if you like organised chaos and “westernised” street food, this is the place. You can also explore central rama 9 which is also filled with street food, restaurants, and fun things to do. Follow along my adventure in Jodd Fairs and Central Rama 9.

How To Get to Jodd Fairs & Central Rama 9

Getting to Jodd Fairs and Central Rama 9 should be accessible by MRT and BTS. You can check out the routes on google but I assure you, they are easy to get to. I read around that you “ just have to cut through” but actually that’s not necessarily true. Well, the way to cut through Central Rama is to go to the ground floor and follow the signs. You can also ask around but don’t expect them to give you a direct place but just try to circle around the ground and find the way to the street market. It will be located behind Central Rama 9 and that’s where it is, just behind central rama 9. So if you find yourself in Thailand, sometimes you just have to either ask around or walk around until you find the signs.

Inside Jodd Fairs : From Bugs to Fashion to Weed Shakes

One thing that still amazes me is how accessible weed is and openly sold. While the neighbouring countries remain strict over it, in Thailand it’s sold openly. However it seems like hash is still forbidden here.

That being said, they have many things that are weed infused. So, if you’re not into any of those, you can also opt for no weed options. There are also many exotic foods that you can also find here.

But what caught my attention was the jellyfish, for a skewer of Jellyfish it costs $1. I have to say that the texture was crunchy but also chewy. It was my first time trying jellyfish and I quite liked it.

The sellers also sold other grilled things. Apparently in Jodd fairs, seafood are also common. There are many varieties that you can try including oysters and lobsters. They are not necessarily cheap though for sure.

Another thing that tempted me in that place was pastry filled with custard that comes in different flavours. They were soft and filled with sweetness. There are many sellers selling thailand desserts too.

I have to say, I prefer jodd fairs over khaosan just because I am not good at bargaining and at Jodd Fairs, they have some stalls with fixed prices that are quite reasonable.

Another thing to note is that I am not into shopping and even gifting gifts but because I just want to be a bit more civilised, why not bring something for my mom? But I am sure in the coming future, I’ll just take my mom exploring Bangkok with me. It’s something she would like to do as well.

However, if you don’t like anything too crowded, there are plenty of fun things to do in Central Rama 9. Inside the mall, they have a figure machine that costs 100 Bath and you’d get a random figurine. They definitely make the perfect gift too, especially if you have Weibo cousins or something.

The food inside Central Rama 9 is also quite unique and I found the weirdest looking food that I tried. It’s something of my motto while I am here. “ Anything that looks pretty weird, I’d just get it”.

Although it seems that after eating those, I went to hours of sleep which could be either because of my problem with MSG or something but who knows? I certainly don’t feel that great waking up but I can’t help to satisfy my curiosity either. The novelty around here is what captivated me and the food, I have to say everything here tastes great.