The Best Food Markets in Thailand

Northern Thai night markets

Chiang Rai Walking Street, Kad Kong Kao Night Market in Phrae and Tha Phae Walking Street in Chiang Mai all sell Northern Thai dishes. The Chiang Rai street runs for more than a kilometre on Thanalai Street on Saturday nights, and the Chiang Mai walking street runs from Tha Phae Gate to Wat Phra Sing on Sunday nights, with food stalls in the temple courtyards.

Seaside night markets

Four night markets on the coast sell food next to shops, crafts or live shows. Ao Nang Landmark Night Market in Ao Nang, Krabi has a Muay Thai ring and a nightly fire show. Cicada Market in Hua Hin has painters and shadow puppetry on its amphitheatre stage, and Naka Weekend Market in Phuket Town has live music on several stages. Jomtien Night Market in Pattaya has tables facing the sea, and its stalls mix Thai dishes with Russian, Indian and Western food.

Bangkok markets

Srinakarin Train Night Market on the east side of Bangkok has vintage clothing stalls, Thai street food and bars with live music. Thonburi Market Place on Borommaratchachonnani Road has a seafood zone where live seafood is picked out and grilled on the spot, beside a food court with many restaurants.