Jodd Fairs Night Market: A New Milestone for Bangkok's Tourism Revival

Bangkok's famous Jod Fairs Night Market is set to open a new branch in November, aiming to become a major international tourist destination and boost Thailand's tourism sector, according to Rods & Son Company.

The decision reflects the operator's confidence in the country's tourism-driven economic recovery and the resurgence of domestic spending power. The new night market will open when Jod Fairs Rama 9's contract with Central Patna Corporation-owned Gland expires in December.

The new branch, called Jod Fairs Ratchada, will be located near the previous location. Located on Ratchadapisek Road next to the MRT Cultural Centre Station, it spans about 2.08 hectares and features more than 1,500 shops and restaurants. The area will include 928 indoor shops and 798 outdoor shops.

Paroj Roykaew, founder of Rods & Son, said the mixed-use Jodd Fairs will move to this new location. has signed a 20-year contract with Property Perfect for . The new night market is envisioned as a lifestyle mall and nightlife hotspot in the heart of Bangkok.

The existing Jodd Fairs site on Rama IX Road will be returned to Central Group, which plans to build a 125-story "super tower" on this land, projected to be the tallest building in Thailand and Southeast Asia.