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Thailand's most infamous Night Markets

  • <b>THAPAE WALKING STREET, CHIANG MAI</b><br><br>No visit to Chiang Mai is complete without spending your Sunday night at the largest night market in Northern Thailand.
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    THAPAE WALKING STREET, CHIANG MAI

    THAPAE WALKING STREET, CHIANG MAI

    No visit to Chiang Mai is complete without spending your Sunday night at the largest night market in Northern Thailand.
  • At 2km long on Chang Khlan Road, make sure to set aside two to three hours to spend time here picking up the best that Chiang Mai has to offer.
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    THAPAE WALKING STREET, CHIANG MAI

    At 2km long on Chang Khlan Road, make sure to set aside two to three hours to spend time here picking up the best that Chiang Mai has to offer.
  • Located on Chang Klan Road in the centre of town, the best way to get here is to grab a tuk-tuk or a taxi. Just tell the driver “Night Market”. Best way to experience Thapae is to start at one side of the road, go the end, and cross over to the over side. Don’t forget to check out the indoor stalls between the buildings along the way.
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    THAPAE WALKING STREET, CHIANG MAI

    Located on Chang Klan Road in the centre of town, the best way to get here is to grab a tuk-tuk or a taxi. Just tell the driver “Night Market”. Best way to experience Thapae is to start at one side of the road, go the end, and cross over to the over side. Don’t forget to check out the indoor stalls between the buildings along the way.
  • Here, you’ll find a host of great buys, from handmade souvenirs to the latest fashion items. Things to buy? Handmade lamps, umbrellas and pouches or funky notepads or postcards for friends back home.
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    THAPAE WALKING STREET, CHIANG MAI

    Here, you’ll find a host of great buys, from handmade souvenirs to the latest fashion items. Things to buy? Handmade lamps, umbrellas and pouches or funky notepads or postcards for friends back home.
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    THAPAE WALKING STREET, CHIANG MAI

  • Foodies will also love it here too as there are heaps of street stalls. Recommended is the banana roti, fresh fruit juices, crepe and plenty more. You won’t go hungry!
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    THAPAE WALKING STREET, CHIANG MAI

    Foodies will also love it here too as there are heaps of street stalls. Recommended is the banana roti, fresh fruit juices, crepe and plenty more. You won’t go hungry!
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    THAPAE WALKING STREET, CHIANG MAI

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    THAPAE WALKING STREET, CHIANG MAI

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    THAPAE WALKING STREET, CHIANG MAI

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    THAPAE WALKING STREET, CHIANG MAI

  • Remember to bargain for your purchases, which is really part of the fun of shopping at a night market.
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    THAPAE WALKING STREET, CHIANG MAI

    Remember to bargain for your purchases, which is really part of the fun of shopping at a night market.
  • And even if you’re not into shopping, just walking down the night market will be eventful and make for an amazing experience. The buzzing activities, bright lights and hordes of tourists as well as locals will make for great photo opportunities.
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    THAPAE WALKING STREET, CHIANG MAI

    And even if you’re not into shopping, just walking down the night market will be eventful and make for an amazing experience. The buzzing activities, bright lights and hordes of tourists as well as locals will make for great photo opportunities.
  • <b>KAD KONG TA WALKING STREET, LAMPANG</b><br><br>Kad Kong Ta in Lampang is truly a foodie heaven! The whole stretch is filled with stall after stall selling Thailand’s best in drinks and street food.
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    KAD KONG TA WALKING STREET, LAMPANG

    KAD KONG TA WALKING STREET, LAMPANG

    Kad Kong Ta in Lampang is truly a foodie heaven! The whole stretch is filled with stall after stall selling Thailand’s best in drinks and street food.
  • Every weekend evening till late, the Old Market Road is open to tourists and locals to check out the best of what Lampang has to offer.
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    KAD KONG TA WALKING STREET, LAMPANG

    Every weekend evening till late, the Old Market Road is open to tourists and locals to check out the best of what Lampang has to offer.
  • Much like the Thapae, the walking street fills up with local craftsmen selling souvenirs, clothes and vendors selling local food.
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    KAD KONG TA WALKING STREET, LAMPANG

    Much like the Thapae, the walking street fills up with local craftsmen selling souvenirs, clothes and vendors selling local food.
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    KAD KONG TA WALKING STREET, LAMPANG

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    KAD KONG TA WALKING STREET, LAMPANG

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    KAD KONG TA WALKING STREET, LAMPANG

  • And if you are still hungry after the visit (which we doubt!), drop by Aroy One Baht, a local Thai restaurant found just opposite the market. You won’t miss it – it is packed to the brim with hungry people.
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    KAD KONG TA WALKING STREET, LAMPANG

    And if you are still hungry after the visit (which we doubt!), drop by Aroy One Baht, a local Thai restaurant found just opposite the market. You won’t miss it – it is packed to the brim with hungry people.
  • Here, you’ll enjoy food found only in Lampang like Kanom Kao Pun (a sticky rice flour pudding served with an assortment of toppings) as well as the more common ones like Khai Pham (barbecue eggs), Somtam (papaya salad) and plenty more. Make sure to have a sip of the refreshing iced tangerine juice squeezed fresh in front of you.
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    KAD KONG TA WALKING STREET, LAMPANG

    Here, you’ll enjoy food found only in Lampang like Kanom Kao Pun (a sticky rice flour pudding served with an assortment of toppings) as well as the more common ones like Khai Pham (barbecue eggs), Somtam (papaya salad) and plenty more. Make sure to have a sip of the refreshing iced tangerine juice squeezed fresh in front of you.
  • Here, the food is tasty where you can choose from a wide selection of Lampang cuisine to be eaten with either rice or porridge. Best part? You pay a really low price for good food! What’s not to like? Definitely worth the visit.
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    KAD KONG TA WALKING STREET, LAMPANG

    Here, the food is tasty where you can choose from a wide selection of Lampang cuisine to be eaten with either rice or porridge. Best part? You pay a really low price for good food! What’s not to like? Definitely worth the visit.
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    KAD KONG TA WALKING STREET, LAMPANG

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    KAD KONG TA WALKING STREET, LAMPANG

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    KAD KONG TA WALKING STREET, LAMPANG

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    KAD KONG TA WALKING STREET, LAMPANG

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    KAD KONG TA WALKING STREET, LAMPANG

  • <b>HUA HIN WALKING STREET</b><br><br>So what does one do at night after spending the entire day on the beach at Hua Hin? Hit the night market, of course! Located right in the centre of town (Petchkasem Road; opposite the clock tower), this hot spot opens every day from 6pm to 11pm. Like most night markets, it is packed with tourists looking for a great bargain.
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    HUA HIN WALKING STREET

    HUA HIN WALKING STREET

    So what does one do at night after spending the entire day on the beach at Hua Hin? Hit the night market, of course! Located right in the centre of town (Petchkasem Road; opposite the clock tower), this hot spot opens every day from 6pm to 11pm. Like most night markets, it is packed with tourists looking for a great bargain.
  • And you will definitely find that here. There are countless of stalls selling local handicrafts, souvenirs, T-shirts, clothes and plenty more. What to buy? Jewellery, handmade bags, beachwear, the latest women’s fashion, traditional Thai crafts or even counterfeit foods.
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    HUA HIN WALKING STREET

    And you will definitely find that here. There are countless of stalls selling local handicrafts, souvenirs, T-shirts, clothes and plenty more. What to buy? Jewellery, handmade bags, beachwear, the latest women’s fashion, traditional Thai crafts or even counterfeit foods.
  • Don’t feel like shopping? Then discover Thai street food here where everything is whipped in front of you and served fresh and hot.
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    HUA HIN WALKING STREET

    Don’t feel like shopping? Then discover Thai street food here where everything is whipped in front of you and served fresh and hot.
  • If you’ve not had your dinner before hitting this market, try out one of the many seafood stalls or restaurants along the pavement in this night market where you can get fresh seafood cooked and served to you within a matter of minutes. Prices are low seeing how seafood is an abundant in Hua Hin so go for the lobster, we say!<br><br>The market is a fascinating insight into Thailand and the way Thais like to live.<br><br>
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    HUA HIN WALKING STREET

    If you’ve not had your dinner before hitting this market, try out one of the many seafood stalls or restaurants along the pavement in this night market where you can get fresh seafood cooked and served to you within a matter of minutes. Prices are low seeing how seafood is an abundant in Hua Hin so go for the lobster, we say!

    The market is a fascinating insight into Thailand and the way Thais like to live.

  • <b>MAEKLONG RAILWAY MARKET, SAMUT SONGKHRAM</b><br><br>Driving from Bangkok to Hua Hin? Make a pit stop at this market then, also dubbed the Scary Market. It is not that the goods sold here are hair-raising; it is the experience you’ll get that makes it a top tourist stop.
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    MAEKLONG RAILWAY MARKET, SAMUT SONGKHRAM

    MAEKLONG RAILWAY MARKET, SAMUT SONGKHRAM

    Driving from Bangkok to Hua Hin? Make a pit stop at this market then, also dubbed the Scary Market. It is not that the goods sold here are hair-raising; it is the experience you’ll get that makes it a top tourist stop.
  • It is a common day market where vendors sell fruits, vegetables, meat, seafood, spices and more to locals.
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    MAEKLONG RAILWAY MARKET, SAMUT SONGKHRAM

    It is a common day market where vendors sell fruits, vegetables, meat, seafood, spices and more to locals.
  • The only reason why this seemingly ordinary market is packed with tourists is because of this: For eight times a day, a train actually runs right through the market!
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    MAEKLONG RAILWAY MARKET, SAMUT SONGKHRAM

    The only reason why this seemingly ordinary market is packed with tourists is because of this: For eight times a day, a train actually runs right through the market!
  • The railway tracks you’re walking on are a dead giveaway. When a siren rings through the air, watch as vendors quickly pull back their stalls and awning while tourists get their cameras ready.
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    MAEKLONG RAILWAY MARKET, SAMUT SONGKHRAM

    The railway tracks you’re walking on are a dead giveaway. When a siren rings through the air, watch as vendors quickly pull back their stalls and awning while tourists get their cameras ready.
  • Before you know it, a yellow train makes it way – slowly – through the exact market you were walking through a minute ago! It’s a tight squeeze (watch that head when you are busy taking photos) but it seems to work perfectly for everyone.
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    MAEKLONG RAILWAY MARKET, SAMUT SONGKHRAM

    Before you know it, a yellow train makes it way – slowly – through the exact market you were walking through a minute ago! It’s a tight squeeze (watch that head when you are busy taking photos) but it seems to work perfectly for everyone.
  • And once the train is gone, vendors put everything back to their original spot and resume their business!
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    MAEKLONG RAILWAY MARKET, SAMUT SONGKHRAM

    And once the train is gone, vendors put everything back to their original spot and resume their business!
  • Make sure to do your touristy thing like pose in front of the train once it stops at the train station just in front. The only thing you need to do is jump out of the way when the train makes it way back through the market again!<br><br><br><br><i>How to get there: Lampang is 1.5 hours from Chiang Mai central. AirAsia flies from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai 10x weekly. Hua Hin is 2.5 hours drive from Bangkok. AirAsia flies from Kuala Lumpur to Bangkok 10x daily.</i><br><br><i>This trip was made possible by AirAsia Berhad and Tourism Authority of Thailand, Malaysia.</i>
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    MAEKLONG RAILWAY MARKET, SAMUT SONGKHRAM

    Make sure to do your touristy thing like pose in front of the train once it stops at the train station just in front. The only thing you need to do is jump out of the way when the train makes it way back through the market again!



    How to get there: Lampang is 1.5 hours from Chiang Mai central. AirAsia flies from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai 10x weekly. Hua Hin is 2.5 hours drive from Bangkok. AirAsia flies from Kuala Lumpur to Bangkok 10x daily.

    This trip was made possible by AirAsia Berhad and Tourism Authority of Thailand, Malaysia.
<b>THAPAE WALKING STREET, CHIANG MAI</b><br><br>No visit to Chiang Mai is complete without spending your Sunday night at the largest night market in Northern Thailand.
At 2km long on Chang Khlan Road, make sure to set aside two to three hours to spend time here picking up the best that Chiang Mai has to offer.
Located on Chang Klan Road in the centre of town, the best way to get here is to grab a tuk-tuk or a taxi. Just tell the driver “Night Market”. Best way to experience Thapae is to start at one side of the road, go the end, and cross over to the over side. Don’t forget to check out the indoor stalls between the buildings along the way.
Here, you’ll find a host of great buys, from handmade souvenirs to the latest fashion items. Things to buy? Handmade lamps, umbrellas and pouches or funky notepads or postcards for friends back home.
Foodies will also love it here too as there are heaps of street stalls. Recommended is the banana roti, fresh fruit juices, crepe and plenty more. You won’t go hungry!
Remember to bargain for your purchases, which is really part of the fun of shopping at a night market.
And even if you’re not into shopping, just walking down the night market will be eventful and make for an amazing experience. The buzzing activities, bright lights and hordes of tourists as well as locals will make for great photo opportunities.
<b>KAD KONG TA WALKING STREET, LAMPANG</b><br><br>Kad Kong Ta in Lampang is truly a foodie heaven! The whole stretch is filled with stall after stall selling Thailand’s best in drinks and street food.
Every weekend evening till late, the Old Market Road is open to tourists and locals to check out the best of what Lampang has to offer.
Much like the Thapae, the walking street fills up with local craftsmen selling souvenirs, clothes and vendors selling local food.
And if you are still hungry after the visit (which we doubt!), drop by Aroy One Baht, a local Thai restaurant found just opposite the market. You won’t miss it – it is packed to the brim with hungry people.
Here, you’ll enjoy food found only in Lampang like Kanom Kao Pun (a sticky rice flour pudding served with an assortment of toppings) as well as the more common ones like Khai Pham (barbecue eggs), Somtam (papaya salad) and plenty more. Make sure to have a sip of the refreshing iced tangerine juice squeezed fresh in front of you.
Here, the food is tasty where you can choose from a wide selection of Lampang cuisine to be eaten with either rice or porridge. Best part? You pay a really low price for good food! What’s not to like? Definitely worth the visit.
<b>HUA HIN WALKING STREET</b><br><br>So what does one do at night after spending the entire day on the beach at Hua Hin? Hit the night market, of course! Located right in the centre of town (Petchkasem Road; opposite the clock tower), this hot spot opens every day from 6pm to 11pm. Like most night markets, it is packed with tourists looking for a great bargain.
And you will definitely find that here. There are countless of stalls selling local handicrafts, souvenirs, T-shirts, clothes and plenty more. What to buy? Jewellery, handmade bags, beachwear, the latest women’s fashion, traditional Thai crafts or even counterfeit foods.
Don’t feel like shopping? Then discover Thai street food here where everything is whipped in front of you and served fresh and hot.
If you’ve not had your dinner before hitting this market, try out one of the many seafood stalls or restaurants along the pavement in this night market where you can get fresh seafood cooked and served to you within a matter of minutes. Prices are low seeing how seafood is an abundant in Hua Hin so go for the lobster, we say!<br><br>The market is a fascinating insight into Thailand and the way Thais like to live.<br><br>
<b>MAEKLONG RAILWAY MARKET, SAMUT SONGKHRAM</b><br><br>Driving from Bangkok to Hua Hin? Make a pit stop at this market then, also dubbed the Scary Market. It is not that the goods sold here are hair-raising; it is the experience you’ll get that makes it a top tourist stop.
It is a common day market where vendors sell fruits, vegetables, meat, seafood, spices and more to locals.
The only reason why this seemingly ordinary market is packed with tourists is because of this: For eight times a day, a train actually runs right through the market!
The railway tracks you’re walking on are a dead giveaway. When a siren rings through the air, watch as vendors quickly pull back their stalls and awning while tourists get their cameras ready.
Before you know it, a yellow train makes it way – slowly – through the exact market you were walking through a minute ago! It’s a tight squeeze (watch that head when you are busy taking photos) but it seems to work perfectly for everyone.
And once the train is gone, vendors put everything back to their original spot and resume their business!
Make sure to do your touristy thing like pose in front of the train once it stops at the train station just in front. The only thing you need to do is jump out of the way when the train makes it way back through the market again!<br><br><br><br><i>How to get there: Lampang is 1.5 hours from Chiang Mai central. AirAsia flies from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai 10x weekly. Hua Hin is 2.5 hours drive from Bangkok. AirAsia flies from Kuala Lumpur to Bangkok 10x daily.</i><br><br><i>This trip was made possible by AirAsia Berhad and Tourism Authority of Thailand, Malaysia.</i>
Updated

Everyone’s familiar with Bangkok's famous Chatuchak market, right? And if you love it, then you’ll love this even more – our recommendation for other must-visit markets not just in the capital but around major Thai cities as well.

Night markets – or walking streets, as they are popularly known in Thailand – are must-stops for both tourists and locals. It’s here where you’ll find it all – souvenirs are prices you can’t refuse, the delicious Thai street food you’ve been craving for, plus a buzzing atmosphere that comes alive with shopping, eating, bargaining and buying. So if you’re a market fiend and will be visiting Thailand soon, make sure you pay these spots a visit.

Word of advice: Bring lots of spare Thai Baht!