The spread of lifestyle markets
As the city’s iconic bazaars like Khong Thom, Sapan Lek and Pratu Nam have been cleared out for “peace and order”, a new breed of market has changed the way some Bangkokians perceive the meaning of good old talat. “Lifestyle market” has popped up in Bangkok’s empty lots and squares almost every weekend over the past year. They’re usually well-organised, balmy, and clearly targeted at the middle…