Bobae Market

Bobae Market is a large wholesale and retail garment market located on Krung Kasem Road along Khlong Phadung Krung Kasem in Khlong Maha Nak, Pom Prap Sattru Phai, Bangkok. Established in the early 20th century, it is one of Bangkok's oldest and largest clothing markets, known for affordable wholesale apparel, fabrics and fashion accessories. The market comprises open-air stalls, shophouses and the Bobae Tower complex.

Visitors can expect a dense, bustling market environment with rows of stalls and shops selling wholesale and retail clothing, including t-shirts, jeans, children's wear, sportswear, fabrics and accessories at low prices. The market is set along the canal with covered walkways, multi-storey buildings including Bobae Tower, and narrow aisles crowded with vendors and shoppers. Activity is busiest in the early morning for wholesale and continues through daytime for retail shopping.

Bobae Market originated in 1927 as a market for agricultural produce near Khlong Phadung Krung Kasem. Over time it transitioned from produce to second-hand clothing and later to new wholesale garments, becoming a major garment trading hub in Bangkok. The addition of Bobae Tower expanded its wholesale capacity.

The market is a significant commercial and community hub for Thailand's garment trade, serving retailers from across the country. It reflects Bangkok's canal-side trading tradition and remains an important wholesale center for affordable fashion for local shoppers and traders.