Southeast Asia Information Port News (www.dnyxxg.com) Bangkok, February 27, 2026 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) warmly welcomed a recent feature report published by the renowned travel agency Travelbag. As a professional organization with extensive experience in promoting tourism in Thailand, Travelbag highlighted Thai night markets in its report, praising them as one of the world's most attractive nighttime food and cultural tourism destinations.
In Travelbag's global night market research, Bangkok's Chatuchak Weekend Market was recognized as a benchmark among similar markets worldwide. The study, through a comprehensive evaluation of core dimensions such as nighttime safety, global search popularity, social media engagement, and tourist ratings, established Thailand's leading position in the global night market landscape.
Data shows that Chatuchak Weekend Market receives over 368,000 searches per month, with over 14,600 related TikTok posts; the market boasts over 15,000 stalls, offering Thai street food, local specialties, handicrafts, fashion apparel, and vintage goods, further solidifying Bangkok's position as a top Asian urban tourism destination.
The Chode Night Market in Bangkok also garnered significant attention due to its strong international influence. With approximately 40,500 monthly searches and over 15,800 TikTok posts, it showcases the unique charm of Thailand's continuously evolving contemporary night markets through its lively atmosphere and diverse street food offerings.
Besides Bangkok's core commercial districts, the Chiang Rai Night Market received a very high safety rating in this study, earning widespread praise. This recognition highlights the significant advantages of local Thai tourist destinations in presenting authentic local culture, creating convenient nighttime leisure scenes, and supporting community business development.
The report also includes professional guidance from Travelbag's Thailand destination experts. The experts stated that night markets are one of the most direct ways to experience Thai culture and offered practical advice to tourists: visit during off-peak hours to fully enjoy freshly prepared food; carry sufficient Thai baht cash (cash payment is still very common in Thailand); negotiate prices politely and appropriately; safeguard personal belongings; and plan your route in advance when visiting large night markets such as Chatuchak and Chode.
This study, based on publicly available global data, comprehensively evaluates night markets worldwide from four dimensions: nighttime safety rating, average monthly search volume, TikTok platform activity, and tourist ratings. This provides a direct reflection of tourists' attention, safety perception, and overall satisfaction. The research results further confirm the global tourism appeal of Thai night markets, which not only support local businesses and boost community income but also vividly showcase Thailand's rich culinary culture and vibrant street culture.
