MarketFriday - initiated by @dswigle - Phra Khanong Market in Bangkok...!!
Hi everyone here we are again seems like New Years day was yesterday and already this month has just about bitten the dust but life must go on and we try to make everyday a happy and achievable one. I have taken you to many markets in the pass but this one i love personally because it's got a great vibes most these stores are owned by family members by moms and pops and have been carried on by other family members and it carries that warm kind of charm amongst the owners.
The one big reason i love doing my fruit and veggies shopping at this market is not only the vibe of the market it's like one big happy family market and it's not just a commercialized market like some of the more well known markets in Bangkok thus makes the products way cheaper real local prices and i get treated like a local.
I love this market it is simply overwhelming to see how the locals really take pride in how they present there products it's like walking into a fruit and veggies expo where they are all competing with themselves who can have the best looking displayed stall.
Simply the fruits and veggies you can buy here are fresh daily these people have there own farms which other members of the family's will cultivate and deliver every morning it is amazing how much is sold here every day from not only the local people buying also many foreigners who live in this local area.
Honeydew Melon less then $1 US
Juicy Mangoes four in the tray again less the $1 US....Damn i pay $3 for one back home.
Dragon Fruits less then $2 US a kilo
Sweet yummy bananas less then $2 US a Kilo*
A whole small sweet juicy watermelon again less the $1 US a Kilo
Pineapples $1 US each
Fresh Guava Apples
Raw red juicy meats on display and the abundance of seafood sitting in buckets of ice some even still alive you pick it and they will kill it and clean it on the spot to order and also dry fish which the Thai's favorite snack dry fish and squid.
What i also love about this market there are many little back alleyways where you will find hair Salons for ladies, Barbershops for men, Clothing repair and alterations shops, children’s toys, house decor, Thai foods if you need a snack and many more all working in a family community
Mind you i was at the markets early so i could get some good shots of all the fruit and veggies still on the shelf's without so many people around to spoil my photos....hehe !!
All varieties of biscuits and sweets you might want either by the pack or wholesale
Clothing shops whatever color , size or design to suit your taste at such low prices
Candles , Incense all colors and sizes for your Buddha offerings
Then we come to the more exotic fruits and veggies of Thailand.
Another unique brand of rose apple very sweet and juicy.
Sweet & Sour Tamarin.
Small and huge hot Chili's.
Great variety of sweet potatoes.
Another type of Lychees they call the Longon in Thailand very sweet with lots of juice inside to be had.
Large packed quantity of spaghetti noodles ready to go, take away.
Of course you need the eggs to go with the noodles.
And this i can't tell you what it is i will have to google this one but it looks like the banana tree flower when it starting to shoot but not sure what they would actually use that flower for.
Well i think i got a bit carried away with this post sorry but there was so many interesting items in this market that i just had to share them with you i hope you all enjoyed and didn't get to bored.
For stopping by and giving your time to read my post much appreciated.
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The one big reason i love doing my fruit and veggies shopping at this market is not only the vibe of the market it's like one big happy family market and it's not just a commercialized market like some of the more well known markets in Bangkok thus makes the products way cheaper real local prices and i get treated like a local.
I love this market it is simply overwhelming to see how the locals really take pride in how they present there products it's like walking into a fruit and veggies expo where they are all competing with themselves who can have the best looking displayed stall.
Simply the fruits and veggies you can buy here are fresh daily these people have there own farms which other members of the family's will cultivate and deliver every morning it is amazing how much is sold here every day from not only the local people buying also many foreigners who live in this local area.
Honeydew Melon less then $1 US
Juicy Mangoes four in the tray again less the $1 US....Damn i pay $3 for one back home.
Dragon Fruits less then $2 US a kilo
Sweet yummy bananas less then $2 US a Kilo*
A whole small sweet juicy watermelon again less the $1 US a Kilo
Pineapples $1 US each
Fresh Guava Apples
Raw red juicy meats on display and the abundance of seafood sitting in buckets of ice some even still alive you pick it and they will kill it and clean it on the spot to order and also dry fish which the Thai's favorite snack dry fish and squid.
What i also love about this market there are many little back alleyways where you will find hair Salons for ladies, Barbershops for men, Clothing repair and alterations shops, children’s toys, house decor, Thai foods if you need a snack and many more all working in a family community
Mind you i was at the markets early so i could get some good shots of all the fruit and veggies still on the shelf's without so many people around to spoil my photos....hehe !!
All varieties of biscuits and sweets you might want either by the pack or wholesale
Clothing shops whatever color , size or design to suit your taste at such low prices
Candles , Incense all colors and sizes for your Buddha offerings
Then we come to the more exotic fruits and veggies of Thailand.
Another unique brand of rose apple very sweet and juicy.
Sweet & Sour Tamarin.
Small and huge hot Chili's.
Great variety of sweet potatoes.
Another type of Lychees they call the Longon in Thailand very sweet with lots of juice inside to be had.
Large packed quantity of spaghetti noodles ready to go, take away.
Of course you need the eggs to go with the noodles.
And this i can't tell you what it is i will have to google this one but it looks like the banana tree flower when it starting to shoot but not sure what they would actually use that flower for.
Well i think i got a bit carried away with this post sorry but there was so many interesting items in this market that i just had to share them with you i hope you all enjoyed and didn't get to bored.
For stopping by and giving your time to read my post much appreciated.
For more travel stories please follow me.... Upvote and Resteem at your own pleasure.
Wow! Now this is what I would call a market! I am not sure that I have ever seen a market that seems to take up a good part of the town!
One of the things that always strikes me is how proudly they take care of their booths and how neatly they stack those fruits and veggies. It is as if they were waiting for your camera to come by and take a picture. So very wonderful.
You have to have the most exotic fruits around, so many wonderful tastes for the palate. You also have the most wonderfully sweet people that run this market! They are awesome and don't mind you taking pictures of them at their markets. They are downright proud!
Thank you so much for taking the initiative and going early to get the best pictures and for making this one of the most wonderful posts for the markets.
You nailed it.
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It definitely is a huge market and very friendly interesting people that run it and you know what there are a couple other markets that are even bigger you need almost a day to get around to all the shops which i have in mind to do a photo session there in the near future.
Sometimes i think i have come across all there exotic fruits but there is always another one that pops up to surprise me is what i love about these big markets always learning something new.
Thank you again for your lovely always a pleasure to read and thank you for the tips :)
I always appreciate your posts!They are the best!
Thank you my friend your to sweet :)
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This is a really lovely post, thank you. The photos are very good and it seems we were there with you. I loved the markets in Thailand, I photographed markets in Bangkok and Northern Thailand, a lovely atmosphere and very friendly people. We have markets here in the UK and some are growing more since people go to look for organic produce and fresh food. In Greece where I lived for years, every Friday, no matter where you were, the "Laiki" came to the area and that was market day. This post reminded me of all that.
Thank you so much you are right about the lovely atmosphere and friendliness for me it's always a joy photographing markets they really enjoy been photographed makes the whole adventure a lot more contenting and they love been part of it and i get to try fruits that i have never seen before...hehe !!
Yum, I want to eat this post. I hope I can walk around this market. I'm nearly 6 foot, when I'm in Philippines I'm always hitting my head.
Haha...yeah it has that effect so much to choose from..i am afraid you will have the same problem here they only build things to there height unfortunately :)
I scrolled up again and went through the images twice - they are so colorful!
I felt like I have taken a round of the entire market with you as a guide - good job! I have to admit that I have never seen some of the fruits on display.
Haha....it does have that effect colors always draw you in i love color. Well maybe if you are ever in Thailand it would be a pleasure to take you on a market tour and enjoy all the exotic fruits :)
Now that is what I call a market, incredible photo selection so much to see and enjoy - amazing food and even in one photo someone is sat inside a box! Are they for sale or just planning on mailing themselves to another town? You did the tag proud with this one, love it.
#thealliance
Thank you Sir i enjoy photographing people who have pride in there work no matter what it is.
Haha ...yeah i think she was trying to save herself a air ticket cheaper to mail herself....lol
Good job showing off this market, I wish this same market atmosphere happened around here.
And pinapples for a dollar! Just heaven for me.
Thank you a pleasure to do so and the atmosphere does make it a more enjoyable day at any market :)
Ahhhhh....pineapples so sweet i eat them everyday you can get a small bag full already cut up ready to eat for 30 cents.
They sure know how to make things look so nice!
Really a nice job done on this post!
Thank you Mr Bean and looking forward to your next comedy show :)