In all my time here I have never seen a car boot sale or the like,do they have them here in Thailand or is this merely a western phenomenon,I miss my weekend jaunts,early start bargain hunting break for a coffee etc etc,given that many people don't have/earn so much one would have thought that a second hand market would thrive here.

Or is all about saving face and the like,best not to show others that one is struggling to get along and opts/has to shop this way.

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Not car boot sales, but several of the evening markets around here (Bang Saray/Sattahip) have plenty of 2nd hand goods stalls (tools, books, magazines, clothes, watches, household items). I expect there are similar markets all over Thailand.

You have a second market near chatuchak. I know one in Korat too. But they sell mostly "collectible".

On the other hand, the stuff imported from China are sold at such a cheap price, what the point to buy second hand ?

It's just like socks. Who still fix socks ? I remember my grand mother had a piece of wood she inserted inside the sock she wanted to fix. These days, when there is a hole in your socks, you just throw them away and buy a new pair.

Edited January 17, 201214 yr by JurgenG

^ You must never watch "The Antiques Roadshow"

You have a second market near chatuchak. I know one in Korat too. But they sell mostly "collectible".

On the other hand, the stuff imported from China are sold at such a cheap price, what the point to buy second hand ?

It's just like socks. Who still fix socks ? I remember my grand mother had a piece of wood she inserted inside the sock she wanted to fix. These days, when there is a hole in your socks, you just throw them away and buy a new pair.

JG, where/when is the 2nd hand market in korat?

You have a second market near chatuchak. I know one in Korat too. But they sell mostly "collectible".

On the other hand, the stuff imported from China are sold at such a cheap price, what the point to buy second hand ?

It's just like socks. Who still fix socks ? I remember my grand mother had a piece of wood she inserted inside the sock she wanted to fix. These days, when there is a hole in your socks, you just throw them away and buy a new pair.

JG, where/when is the 2nd hand market in korat?

Save One Market

1485/1 Mitthaphap Rd ; Tel: 044 222588.

http://www.isaan.com...one-market.html

Edited January 17, 201214 yr by JurgenG

Not sure about a car boot sale, but I know a bloke who might be interested in a couple of doors...

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You been here a long time havent you? but never been to soi bukaew market or sukumvit rd. Surprised you havent noticed them, then again maybe your too busy looking at bird shows lol lol lol

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Just down the road from the main market on thepprasit ,Pattaya,there is a floor market selling second hand stuff cheap.sat nights

Blimey OP, you don't mess about when it comes to your Sunday morning Adrenalin rush hobby eh.