If you ever find yourself in Thailand. Below are the best markets Thailand has to offer for my foodies and adventure travelers.
The capital city of Bangkok must accommodate over 8 million residents. The markets in the capital are some of the best in the world, with the biggest and baddest of them all being Chatuchak Weekend Market. This market is one of the most extensive in all of Asia, covering an area of some 35-acres. The thousands of stalls here are equipped with everything from exotic pets to furniture and more.
Rod Fai Market is another must-see night bazaar in the capital. It’s sister market, known as the Ratchada Train Market, came after the original. Both are colorful examples of how lively and fun visiting these markets can be. Rod Fai Market is dedicated to antiques, equipped with rows of classic cars and unique finds. Ratchada Train Market is packed with vendors selling some of the most delicious of eats, from insects to fruit shakes bigger than visitor’s heads.
The northern city of Chiang Mai is renowned for its adventurous day trips, praised for its delicious eateries, and loved by almost all who visit. Those visitors lucky enough to journey to Chiang Mai over the weekend will have the chance to visit the Saturday Walking Street Market or Sunday Walking Street Market. Warorot Market is the ideal market for self-proclaimed foodies. Though the city already has its fair share of unique eats, the majority of them can be devoured at this market in the area dubbed as Chinatown in Chiang Mai.
Warorot Market is the ideal market for self-proclaimed foodies. Though the city already has its fair share of unique eats, the majority of them can be devoured at this market in the area dubbed as Chinatown in Chiang Mai. Just adjacent to this market is the Ton Lamyai Market, allowing visitors to kill two birds with one stone by making their way here.
A little over a two-hours’ drive from Bangkok is the beach-ridden town of Hua Hin.
Those shoppers looking for goods a bit more luxurious may want to start with the Cicada Market. Live music can be heard as visitors meander through otherwise pristine stalls boasting of handmade paintings, jewelry, trinkets, and more. The food is a bit overpriced but delicious all the same.
Krabi is known for the limestone cliffs protruding from the Andaman Sea. Good for both the views and for things like rock climbing, this coastal city receives its fair share of visitors. That being said, Krabi is equipped with plenty of markets worth investigating, whether visitors are on the lookout for delicious food, drinks, cool souvenirs, or simply a taste of what exotic markets are like in Thailand. The top markets in Krabi include the Ao Nang Market, Krabi Night Market, and the Krabi Maharat Market.