5 Wild Alaska Ken - 3 years ago
Another local Thai market that stretches from the Nonthaburi Pier several blocks along the right side of Paracharat Road (heading away from the pier) and in small alleys off to the side. If you have a weak stomach, avoid the wet market area which you will find behind the outdoor food court. Some real good stuff is sold there, shrimp still jumping, nice hunks of meat, live crabs and frogs, fish still writhing in water. Makes you want to have a Thai wife to cook for you! Fruits and veggies are super cheap as are the clothes and sundries. The cooked food is excellent everywhere in and near the market and there is a lot of it since the boats disgorge workers and students starting at around 4pm by the hundreds. They dont see many foreigners so expect some stares, just smile and be polite. The orange flag riverboat takes about 50 minutes from Central Pier and costs 15 Baht, there are express boats too in the mornings and evenings. Great place to go if you are avoiding the usual tourist areas and want to see how regular Thai folks live.
