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One of the things that I love to do when I go to a new country is explore its markets. I find them fascinating and it’s always a great way to get to know the local people and culture. This is particularly true in Asia, and when I went to Thailand I tried to visit as many markets as possible. Many people prefer to go to markets that have different souvenirs, knick-knacks and crafts; however, I usually find the most interesting to be the fresh food markets. There is always something interesting to see, and I often found myself to be the only foreign person there.
If you’re heading to Thailand, definitely make sure that you visit the markets! Here are a few photos from some of the markets that I visited.
A street side market stall in Chiang Rai
Curry paste at a fresh food market in Chiang Mai
Chatuchak Weekend Market in Bangkok
Fresh vegetables at a market in Chiang Mai
Dried fish at a market in Chiang Rai
Rice at a fresh food market in Chiang Mai
A general market in Ayutthaya
Dragon fruit in a fresh food market in Chiang Mai
Garlic, ginger and chillies at a fresh food market in Chiang Rai
Bracelets at a small market stall in Bangkok
Fresh meat in a fresh food market in Chiang Mai
Entrance to a fresh food market in Chiang Rai. I bought a bunch of those bananas for 25Baht ($0.77).
One of the many street food stalls in the market. You won’t go hungry!
Bamboo umbrellas for sale at the Sunday Market in Chiang Mai
A busker at a market in Chiang Mai. This guy was really good. He is blind, and plays his string instrument while also keeping the beat with his tambourine, which his plays with his foot.
Some of the many clothes stall at the Sunday Market in Chiang Mai
I think local markets are always fascinating whatever country you visit.
Hi Rob, I agree. They always seem so full of life, and there is always something interesting to see that you couldn’t see anywhere else. Cheers!
I love exploring markets when I travel. Great photos!
Thanks Stephanie!
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I like thai food hot and spicy! i want to go back and back for food.
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