Market
Chao Phrom Market
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Chao Phrom Market is a traditional Thai market in central Ayutthaya, frequented mostly by locals for their daily shopping needs. The market is a sensory overload of sights, sounds, and smells, with stalls piled high with tropical fruits, vegetables, fresh fish, and meats. The real draw for visitors is the street food section, where vendors grill skewers of pork, fry up crispy spring rolls, and serve steaming bowls of noodle soup. It's an unfiltered glimpse into everyday life in Ayutthaya, far from the tourist crowds, and a great place to sample authentic Thai flavors at bargain prices.
Don't miss
- Trying local specialties like grilled pork skewers and som tam (papaya salad)
- Browsing fresh produce stalls for exotic fruits like durian and mangosteen
- Observing the lively haggling and banter between vendors and customers
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Chao Phrom Market
You can wander Chao Phrom Market on your own. A guide is worth it for knowing what to look for and what to order, and a tour can combine it with nearby sights.
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