A small but atmospheric market that operates on Mondays and Thursdays. It attracts many locals, and tourists love it for its reasonable prices, friendly atmosphere, and wide selection of goods.
This market is more focused on shopping than food, making it a convenient place to stock up on souvenirs, Thai cosmetics, clothing, and various travel essentials.
What to buy: souvenirs and Thai cosmetics
Thai cosmetics are among the most popular items here. They are known for their natural ingredients, affordable prices, and versatility. To choose truly high-quality products, keep a few rules in mind:
1. Trusted brands
- Oriental Princess
- Mistine
- Snail White
- Tropicana
- Abhaibhubejhr
- Banna
These are well-established brands with a good reputation for safe and reliable products.
2. Ingredients
Look for natural extracts at the beginning of the ingredient list. Avoid products with a high content of silicones and alcohol, especially facial skincare.
3. Quality labeling
GMP, ISO, or FDA Thailand marks on the packaging are signs of reliability.
4. Packaging
Cheap packaging doesn’t always mean poor quality, but choose products with factory sealing and a barcode.
What to eat: a variety of flavors
There’s plenty of food here as well. Seafood, meat delicacies, Thai noodles, and soups are prepared right in front of you. Vendors offer fruit tastings and a wide selection of sweets.
Must-try items:
- mini skewers of pork, beef, chicken, and seafood
- Pad Thai and Tom Yum
- smoothies and fresh juices made from tropical fruits
- mango sticky rice
- coconut ice cream
How to bargain
In Thailand, bargaining isn’t just allowed — it’s part of the culture. Do it the right way:
- Don’t show too much excitement — prices may go up.
- Start by offering about one-third of the asking price.
- Be friendly and smile.
- If the price doesn’t go down, politely thank the seller and walk away. Often, they’ll offer a better deal.
Good to know
- Cash only; it’s best to have small bills.
- Fruits here are often cheaper than in tourist areas.
- You can almost always negotiate a good discount with clothing vendors.
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