tamtam Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 Is the Silom Night Market still operating or have the authorities managed to close it already? I always liked walking in Silom and looking at the different stalls, but I read something earlier this year about the authorities wanting to get rid of this part of Silom night life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ryanasia Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 Haven't been down there lately but it was in the news that Silom and Sukhumvit sidewalks have been cleared. I haven't heard anything in the news or online suggesting they have made a come back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Promsak Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 The Silom Road night market has been cleared for about a month now (the authorities cleared the daytime version a long time ago). Some enterprising traders are cramming themselves onto the steps outside shops e.g. Boots. Presumably the shops are charging rent. The Patpong night market is operating normally, it being on private property. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamtam Posted October 27, 2016 Author Share Posted October 27, 2016 So what happened to all those stalls where they sold illegal copies of the latest (and older) movies? They used to sell lots of gay themed movies, porn and more mainstream, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ryanasia Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 The police came and told them to vacate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest whall Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 That sux. I don't buy things but it was a cool atmosphere and glad if others made money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ryanasia Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 Many of us who live here are happy they don't block the sidewalks anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest whall Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 Yeah I get that. As a tourist, I liked it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ryanasia Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 There are still tons of these places just not on the two main streets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest whall Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 That's good. I find that stuff charming. Even if I don't like to buy crap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calluna15 Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 I never liked it. Don't like crowded Situations in general. And I don't buy Any of the junk they hawk. It would Force me to walk on the steet itself. With limited time spent in silom I really Really don't want things slowing me down During my nightly consitutional read Hunt. I would make a loop from narathiwat Too surawong to rama 4 and around to Silom. Used to have excellent street Trade. Alas no more. Met one of the hottest guys ever in front greek temple Bank steps. Once in the room I said how about massage he said very seriously no Massage SEX only! I was only too happy to Oblighe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baobao Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 The Patpong night market is operating normally, it being on private property. Since the market is down the middle of what I'd thought was a public street, I'm curious how it could be private property? I suppose someone could own property and put a paved street through it, but then how does that work with city ordinances? Anyone know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baobao Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 Many of us who live here are happy they don't block the sidewalks anymore. Personally, I'd be OK with it if they were only one ONE side of the sidewalk, but trying to move with foot traffic in both directions along a meter-wide walkway space - especially if someone stops to look at anything - is just too frustrating. ChristianPFC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Promsak Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 Many of us who live here are happy they don't block the sidewalks anymore. Any many others of us who live here are not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firecat69 Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 Bottom line unless there is a Thai national on this board which I don't think there is , it is none of our business how the Thais manage their streets and sidewalks . We all have our own opinions and I am sure none of them are factored into the decisions of whether Thais are allowed to make a living selling stuff to tourists. I agree a lot of it could be termed junk but there are some things worth buying and over the years I have brought back things to friends that they enjoyed . Right now I am looking at 3 watches that have kept time perfectly for years and even some jewelers have mistaken for the real thing. I much prefer this type of streets to pristine perfect streets of some Asian countries . Anyways if they start cleaning up the streets from vendors where will we go for that fabulous street food? TMax, DivineMadman and vinapu 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexx Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 Bottom line unless there is a Thai national on this board which I don't think there is , it is none of our business how the Thais manage their streets and sidewalks. You obviously haven't been to Bangkok recently, I mean since these changes started. Bangkok's "tessakit" officers who are enforcing these rules have several tents along Silom and Sukhumvit where they solicit people's opinions. As the signs they display to that effect are written in both Thai and English, one has to assume that they realize that a good part of their clientele in these areas are foreign visitors. I don't see anything wrong with a foreigner taking them up on their invitation to let them know their feelings about these changes. ChristianPFC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkkguy Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 the phrases "Bangkok's "tessakit" officers" and "enforcing these rules" usually only occur together in a sentence with a couple of other key words! bkkguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexx Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 That, of course, is true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anddy Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 I live there and I'm in the camp liking it MUCH better with the market. I don't want to live in a dead including the city (or area) Since the market is down the middle of what I'd thought was a public street, I'm curious how it could be private property? I suppose someone could own property and put a paved street through it, but then how does that work with city ordinances? Anyone know? the land of the entire street including the land/buildings along it are indeed private property (of a Thai-Chinese family business if I remember correctly) and therefore not subject to any city regulations regarding markets in public areas. I forgot the details of the history of this, but can look it up once back in BKK next week (travelling at the moment) vinapu 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firecat69 Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 You obviously haven't been to Bangkok recently, I mean since these changes started. Bangkok's "tessakit" officers who are enforcing these rules have several tents along Silom and Sukhumvit where they solicit people's opinions. As the signs they display to that effect are written in both Thai and English, one has to assume that they realize that a good part of their clientele in these areas are foreign visitors. I don't see anything wrong with a foreigner taking them up on their invitation to let them know their feelings about these changes. I see nothing inconsistent with my post and your post. If Thai officials decide to ask tourists questions about what they like like then it is their country and their decision to ask the questions. Just like it is their decision to do what they want in their country whether we as visitors like it or not. I for one am not in favor of them turning BKK into nothing but Glitzy Malls with fancy shops and restaurants with high prices. I can find that in a number of other Asian countries. At any rate whether we get to chime in or not is their decision and we will get what they want! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ryanasia Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 Bottom line unless there is a Thai national on this board which I don't think there is , it is none of our business how the Thais manage their streets and sidewalks . We all have our own opinions and I am sure none of them are factored into the decisions of whether Thais are allowed to make a living selling stuff to tourists. I agree a lot of it could be termed junk but there are some things worth buying and over the years I have brought back things to friends that they enjoyed . Right now I am looking at 3 watches that have kept time perfectly for years and even some jewelers have mistaken for the real thing. I much prefer this type of streets to pristine perfect streets of some Asian countries . Anyways if they start cleaning up the streets from vendors where will we go for that fabulous street food? I believe the Thais have spoken and decided they also don't want the streets blocked for Chinese made dildos that wouldn't pass health inspections back home and other similar crap. Thai people cleared the streets not westerners so live with their decision. I for one love it. I have to side with the Thais on this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firecat69 Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 Some seem to talking about streets and most vendors are on sidewalks including all the food that it seems most everyone loves. It has been 11 months since my last visit so am I to assume that there are no longer food stalls on Surawong etc and many side streets off Silom and numerous other streets to numerous to mention. Or are we just talking about Silom Rd.?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ryanasia Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 Some seem to talking about streets and most vendors are on sidewalks including all the food that it seems most everyone loves. It has been 11 months since my last visit so am I to assume that there are no longer food stalls on Surawong etc and many side streets off Silom and numerous other streets to numerous to mention. Or are we just talking about Silom Rd.?? Silom and Sukumvhit. The night markets at Patpong and side sois still happen. they got rid of the stalls blocking the area around Sala Daeng BTS and rightfully so. They never sold food there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DivineMadman Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 There was sidewalk-vendor food sold on Silom near DJ Station, at the intersection with Sala Daeng and also near Soi Convent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest abang1961 Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 Yes being Chinese, one of my favourite food is that sinfully good pig offal soup in Silom. I know it sounds repulsive but it is extremely tasty and flavourful .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
