Worachak Market (ตลาดวรจักร), a distribution hub for auto and motorcycle parts, is the most prominent car accessories and auto-related products source in Thailand, both wholesale and retail.
It is also a district that combines various types of bicycle wholesale shops, hand tools, and small machines such as electric motors, grinders, air pumps, etc.
Both sides of Worachak and Luang Road are surrounded by commercial buildings of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) companies that operate import and export businesses.
Many stores set the selling price lower than the service centers and other places in Bangkok.
The market is known for vehicle-related products such as genuine auto parts, aftermarket auto parts, prosthetic auto parts, truck parts and all types of motorcycle parts.
Auto accessories of all brands, whether Japanese cars, European cars, classic cars, all kinds of petrol, automotive chemical products, headlights, taillights, car hoods, car masks, bumpers, pickup steel bumpers, car grilles, car bodies, radiators, car glasses, suspension systems, engine parts, leaf springs, nuts, screws, light bulbs, brake pads, wheels, axles, ball joints.
Most of the products come from manufacturing plants in the country, and some are imported from abroad.
Several stores add online distribution channels serving their loyal customers by shipping through a logistic company that delivers fast.
Sri Worachak Building is a shopping landmark in this area. It is a mall of various stores selling auto parts, auto accessories, gaskets, body kits, skirts, spoilers, side mirrors, headlights, car rear lights, and front and rear bumpers.
Furthermore, one can find audio, speakers, car air conditioners, car wash equipment, car washing liquid, doormats, equipment, tools for vehicles, and many more.
Some manufacturers open their stores here for wholesale and as an export channel. The Sri Worachak Building is open every day without holidays.
The shophouses zone that sells bicycles, spare parts and repair equipment is near the Worachak Intersection. They offer road bikes, mountain bikes, folding bikes, maid bicycles, bicycle accessories, all available for children and adults.
Located near the famous Khlong Thom, the Worachak area is a commercial district known for long. It consists of a unique old Chinese community and still has a traditional lifestyle.
Worachak Road is a short street with a starting point at Charoen Krung Road (S.A.B. Intersection) and intersecting with the royal road (Worachak Intersection) before ending at Bamrung Muang Road (Mansri Intersection).
The name of Worachak comes from the name of Phra Borommawongse Kromkhun Worachak Thanupap, which is the son of King Buddhalertla Naphalai, the reign of King Rama 2.
The area is quite busy and parking is difficult to find and has congested traffic It is recommended to park at Khlong Thom Center or at the central hospital and walk, which will not take long.
Source: BusinessBangkok.com’s Staff Report
