Markets

Talad Sot Kathu (ตลาดสดกะทู้)

Talad Sot Kathu is a large fresh market at the main Kathu intersection, next to the Caltex petrol station on the road between Patong Beach and Phuket Town.

Lalai Sap Market

Lalai Sap Market is a popular local street market in Bangkok, hidden in the lively narrow alleys of Silom Road, known for its authentic atmosphere and affordable prices.

Tha Pae Sunday Walking Street

Tha Pae Sunday Walking Street is similar to the Sunday walking street market in Phuket, but on a much larger scale: approximately 1 kilometre long and extending to adjacent streets

Pratunam Market

Pratunam Market is a massive shopping area located on Phetchaburi Road, Bangkok, right opposite Platinum Fashion Mall.

Bangkok Flower Market (Pak Khlong Talat)

Bangkok Flower Market (The Pak Khlong Talat) is a picturesque sight in the old town. The marketplace hosts dozens of vendors selling just about everything, from fresh-cut flowers and potted plants to traditional garlands and flower arrangements.

Tha Tian Market

Tha Tian Market is a sizable community marketplace on Rattanakosin Island, right next to Wat Pho. It offers a unique shopping experience, thanks to its largely local clientele. Most of the vendors sell dried salted seafood wholesale and retail, but you can also find fresh produce and daily necessities.

Bang Nam Phueng Floating Market

Bang Nam Phueng Floating Market is a great destination if you want to experience a traditional Thai floating market, located in the heart of Bang Kachao, often referred to as Bangkok’s “green lung”, the market is a peaceful retreat away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Klong Thom Market

Trading has been an integral part of Chinatown’s history since there was Chinatown, and the various budget-friendly markets are an excellent display of that. Aside from Sampeng Lane and the Klong Ong Ang Canal Walking Street, there are several others, including Klong Thom Market, Talat Kao and Itsaraphap Lane.

Sampeng Lane (Sampeng Market)

Sampeng Lane is one of those streets in Chinatown I always seem to end up at. It’s a narrow, hectic alley running behind Yaowarat Road, and while it’s packed and sometimes a bit overwhelming, it’s full of life and energy you don’t really find anywhere else in Bangkok.

Kathu Fresh Market

There are two fresh markets in Kathu. This Kathu Fresh Market is located opposite Shell Station, on the road between Patong Beach and Phuket Town.

Talad Kaset Market

Kaset Market is in Phuket Town, behind Robinson shopping centre. It may be a bit smelly and dark for the first-timers, but it offers really good local produce in a fun local atmosphere and a good choice of goods)

Ranong Main Market in Phuket Town

Ranong Main Market is the real deal. This is where Phuket Town’s restaurants buy their ingredients, where grandmothers pick their fish, and where you catch the blue bus to the beaches.

Wang Lang Market

Wang Lang Market is the perfect choice if you like to try authentic Thai street food and see the real Thai market. It is located on the Thonburi side of the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok which is opposite The National Museum and the Grand Palace of Bangkok.

Phuket Shopping

Phuket offers a vibrant shopping scene with options like night markets, shopping malls, and the famous Jungceylon Shopping Center.

Or Tor Kor Market

Or Tor Kor Market is one of Bangkok’s most well-known fresh markets, especially for its high-quality fruits, seafood, and Thai ingredients. Located just across the road from the famous Chatuchak Weekend Market, it’s an easy place to explore if you’re already in the area.

Chatuchak Market Bangkok

Chatuchak Market, one of Bangkok’s landmarks, is on almost every tourist list of Must-Do in Bangkok. Chatuchak is probably one of the largest markets in the world,

What to Buy in Phuket? 13 Best Souvenirs to Buy in Phuket

What souvenirs should you buy when in Phuket to bring back home for your friends? Something that doesn’t cost a fortune doesn’t take much space in a suitcase, and, most of all, is something typical of Thailand.

Fun Friday Avenue Market

Fun Friday Avenue Market is a small weekend market popping up every Friday evening at Boat Avenue on the way to Phuket Laguna. It’s modest in size but fun to visit if you stay in the Bangtao area.

Expo Phuket Bazaar

Expo Phuket is a very little-known covered bazaar found in Phuket Town, next to the newly renovated Novotel Phokeethra hotel. Expo Phuket is surprisingly vast and modern as it was also renovated recently.

Karon Temple Market

The Karon Temple Market has grown steadily in popularity in the past years. Because it only occurs twice a week (Tuesdays and Fridays), people start to plan their evenings around that event.

Cham Cha Market (ตลาดฉำฉา) – Phuket Specialties

Had enough tourist food and want to try real Phuket specialities? When visiting Phuket Town, if you have a bit of time and are curious about Phuket’s real local food, you have to stop by Cham Cha Market.

Super Cheap Market Phuket

Super Cheap is quite amazing: you could organize a giant treasure hunt in it. We were writing a ‘Phuket Price Check’ story, trying to find 10 simple items we had written down on my list, but gave up halfway when we suddenly realized there was no way we could spot half of them.