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Bangkok flea market houses treasure trove of rare second-hand books

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This unassuming flea market houses an impressive treasure trove of rare second-hand books in Bangkok, Thailand.

The hidden section of the popular Chatuchak Weekend Market is a haven for avid readers, with its stacks of hardbound or paperback books in both English and Thai.

Tomes from all genres fill the stalls, with customers free to browse the wide selection of literature.

Visitors can buy the second-hand books at bargain prices from as low as 10 THB (0.29 USD) for titles that are upwards of 20 USD on Amazon.

The Chatuchak Weekend Market is open on weekends from 9 AM to 8 PM, though store hours for each vendor vary.

Chatuchak Weekend Market, also known as JJ Market, is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Bangkok, Thailand. It is the world's largest weekend market, with over 15,000 stalls selling everything from clothes and souvenirs to food and plants.

The market was founded in 1942 by Field Marshal Plaek Phibunsongkhram, the third Prime Minister of Thailand. The market was originally located in Sanam Luang, a large public square in the heart of Bangkok. However, in 1982, the market was moved to its current location in Chatuchak Park, a large green space in the northern part of the city.

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