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Lopburi Monkey Buffet Festival - Unique Tradition With Thousands of Monkeys - November 2024

The festival is held every year on the last Sunday of November which was the 24th in 2024. Usually there are four banquets that day which take place at four different times; 10am, 12am, 2pm and 4pm after an official opening ceremony.

This year they had the first feeding at the nearby monkey sanctuary, about 10 minutes away from the other feeding site. The numbers of monkeys have gotten out of control so the city has built a sanctuary to house them away from the houses and business that have been affected by the over population. The center feeds them and has sterilized them to prevent the continued over population of the area. Around 2,000 monkeys were relocated to this site. The 3 other feedings is still at the Khmer temple near the train station as normal.

Lopburi is located about 150 kilometres north of Bangkok, and the buffet and its impressive fruit towers are located near the historical Khmer ruins and the Phra Prang Sam Yot temple.

The first Monkey Buffet Festival was organised ...

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Exploring Talat Noi “Little Market” Bangkok Thailand 2025 - Walking Tour

Talat Noi or Talad Noi ตลาดน้อย is a historic neighbourhood in Bangkok. It roughly occupies the area of the sub-district of the same name in Samphanthawong District. On the periphery of Bangkok's Chinatown, Talat Noi has been home to various ethnic Chinese communities since soon after the foundation of Bangkok. Several historic buildings are found in the area, including the Holy Rosary Church and the So Heng Tai Mansion.

Talat Noi has a long history predating the founding of Bangkok. The first ethnic group to settle here were the Portuguese from Ayutthaya. They built a Portuguese church in 1786, today known as the Holy Rosary Church or, in Thai, Wat Kalawa. Later, other ethnic groups came to live in Talat Noi, not only Chinese but also Vietnamese and Khmer. The area was Bangkok's first port, and was where immigrants landed.

The name Talat Noi means 'little market'. It comes from the name of the daughter of Jao Sua Niam or Jay Sua Niam (เจ้าสัวเนียม, ...

Kasertsart University Annual Night Market Fair - Largest In Bangkok - Thailand 2025

The annual market fair is at Kasert (Kasertsart) University in the Chatuchak area of Bangkok. The fair is held at the end of January to the start of February every year. It’s located next to the Sukumvit (light green) BTS line, the Kasert University station.

A great time to go and sample Thai street foods as well as enjoy an evening of shopping and carnival games with the locals. The amount of food vendors is amazing with something for any taste.

The fair is massive so plan on spending an evening taking in everything.

Kasertsart University Annual Night Market Fair - Largest In Bangkok - Thailand 2025

Jood Fairs Ratchada Night Market - Grand Opening at New Location - Bangkok Thailand 2025

The new Jodd Fairs Rachada night market is located in what’s known as Bangkok’s “new CBD” along Ratchadapisek Road, about 10 minutes away from Sukhumvit by MRT.

The market has relocated several times. The most recent was from behind Central Rama 9 after the lease expired at the end of 2024. They had a soft opening in December.

Jodd Fairs Rachada opens from 5pm to 1am daily, and is conveniently located right next to Big C Ratchada, with the nearest MRT station being Thailand Cultural Center.

It is recommended to visit after 5 pm for the best experience. The market features over 600 stalls offering a wide array of items, including fashionable streetwear, phone accessories, bags, and vintage items.

Jood Fairs is known for its lively atmosphere, live bands, and a variety of street food stalls.

If you are planning to visit, be aware that the market can get crowded, especially later in the evening. There is limited shelter, so if it is raining, it might be best to avoid ...

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