Khlong Toei Market
Khlong Toei Market
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One of Bangkok’s best-kept secrets is Khlong Toey, a chaotic, sprawling food market not far from the city’s centre. It’s a travel photographer’s dream, packed with shouting market vendors offering live produce, fresh fruit and vegetables and cooked local dishes. Eye-opening and enthralling, it’s a great insight into how locals live – and to where your moo manow really comes from.
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  • jared s
    Bangkok, Thailand5 contributions
    Best market in Bangkok
    Hands down this place is awesome. I go weekly and can fill a large backpack with less than 1000 baht of the freshest meat, fruit, and vegetables in the city. I rarely see foreigners here. Tourists usually go to the overpriced KorTor market.
    Visited January 2020
    Traveled solo
    Written January 12, 2020
  • Roberta_Rosa02
    Cluj-Napoca, Romania114 contributions
    You can't get any more local than this
    I think that this was the most local experience I had in Bangkok. In this market you find everything in raw state, what you will buy at other markets as street food. This place is not for the faint hearted, it is not an instagram photo spot but it shows what a true market looks like. You find plenty of street food and it is as good as at any other market, many locals are eating here, this usually means that the food is good. I recommend to pay a visit but prepare yourself to feel the smell of good food and fish and fresh flesh in the same breath. Have fun, I surely don't regret my visit there.
    Visited October 2022
    Traveled as a couple
    Written October 19, 2022
  • ontheroadmaryg
    London, Canada150 contributions
    Authentic market experience
    This is a real non tourist Thai market in Central Bangkok. Went here as part of a Thai cooking class "Cooking with Poo" so had a guided and very informative tour of the market. It is crowded and filled with fruits, vegetables, food stalls, meat and live animals. It is not for the faint of heart, saw two rats and a cock roach. Do not wear sandals. The floor is wet and sometimes bloody
    Visited January 2020
    Written April 9, 2020
  • tiburon17
    Singapore, Singapore244 contributions
    Really Local Wet Market
    To explore Bangkok is to brave the heat. I chose to explore but not brave the heat. Thus, I chose to visit Khlong Toei Market at night, noting that it was open 24 hours. Yes, the market is open 24 hours…which does not necessary mean that all the stalls are open. A handful of stalls are open. Thus, you do not get to experience the market, at its full blown state, with the hustle and bustle… plus the “aroma’ of the raw food with the likes of fresh seafood. Whether you are there in the day or night, be prepared to have rodents roam around freely in your tracks. If you are keen on getting fresh fruits at pretty affordable prices and you are within the Sukhumvit area, Khlong Toei is worth a visit. Across the street is the open air food areas serving local Thai fares. As the food are mostly cooked fresh, I would say that they are generally safe to eat if you are concerned. If you are concerned about cleanliness, do not like funny/stinky smell, and cannot take the heat…the Khlong Toei is not for you. Or rather, majority of Bangjkok local wet markets are not for you. The only one I may recommend is Or Tor Kor market, just opposite of Chatuchak.
    Visited April 2022
    Traveled with friends
    Written April 29, 2022
  • Phi Somchai
    Bangkok, Thailand3,777 contributions
    Local wet market
    This is a local wet market and not for the faint hearted. It is packed and stinky in some sections of the market. Even the market is huge, most of the vendors are selling the same things. I expected a larger variety of vegetables and fruits but it is not the case. Nevertheless, you pay low prices and receive large quantity of produce as compared to supermarkets.
    Visited October 2020
    Traveled with friends
    Written December 26, 2020
  • Reslimpan
    Rayong, Thailand3,031 contributions
    Local food market
    Incredible market primarily for food. Showed cased in a number of foodie programs such as Andrew Zimmer and late Andrew Bourdain. Open 24/7. Vegetables, fruit, fish, meat and kitchen utensils. As noted by plenty of reviewers don’t wear sandals or flip flops - this is a wet market.
    Visited July 2020
    Traveled as a couple
    Written July 25, 2020
  • fw12015
    Wiesbaden, Germany147 contributions
    A must if you’re into authentic thai markets
    Finally an authentic local market and no tourist scam. Leave out the fresh meat section if you’re too sensitive. The fruits and vegetables sections are amazing. If you want to shop like a local, go there. Prices are amazing and everything is super fresh and fruits are ripe.
    Visited January 2020
    Traveled with friends
    Written January 9, 2020
  • Fiver75
    Melbourne, Australia12,454 contributions
    Oh, the sights and the smells
    The Khlong Toey Market is an amazing assault on the senses, from the smell of raw meat and fish on rickety stands to the sights of entrails and filth. This food market is not for the light-hearted – a walk through the canopied market corridors is a journey into the Thai palette, where every part of an animal is eaten or used and some of the fare on display is enough to make your stomach turn. The smell stayed with me for hours afterwards. Located by a smelly waterway, the market is an amazing place, full of locals frantically selling all sorts of raw materials, and shoppers bustling to and fro looking for the best products. A very interesting place and quite an experience. I did not see any other tourists there, so expect to stand out a little as you tour around the market. Easy walking distance to the Convention Centre Metro station. Finally, a little warning - the produce is kept cold on beds of ice, that is constantly melting, so whole market is carpeted in water and the detritus that tips off the stalls with it - Khlong Toey Market is NOT a place to wear your designer shoes! Hardy clothing is recommended.
    Visited September 2012
    Traveled solo
    Written October 11, 2012
  • Thahahi
    Bangkok, Thailand36 contributions
    As a Thai person I want you to go.
    As a Thai person I want you to go. Cheap fruits, Real thai market 24 hours. you have to visit because you can experience the real Thai market and also easy to go. Take subway to Queen sirikit then 4 minutes walks. HAVE FUN
    Visited May 2015
    Written July 28, 2015
  • jpalcg
    Melbourne, Australia32 contributions
    A local experience
    Khlong Toei is the market to go if you want to discover the local habits and avoid touristic cliches. To get the take the MRT to Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (closer to the market then Khlong Toei's) and walk to the intersection of Rama 4 with Rama 3. If you're using google maps ignore the marking they have as it is (at the time of this writing) out of place. The market itself is a good experience but can be demanding on your senses and can at times be quite gruesome. Just be prepared for the strong smells and the very explicit images. Read more on the Khlong Toei fresh market at http://www.lifesauntering.com/2013/08/khlong-toei-fresh-market.html
    Visited August 2013
    Traveled solo
    Written August 26, 2013
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tiburon17
Singapore, Singapore244 contributions
Apr 2022 • Friends
To explore Bangkok is to brave the heat.
I chose to explore but not brave the heat.
Thus, I chose to visit Khlong Toei Market at night, noting that it was open 24 hours.
Yes, the market is open 24 hours…which does not necessary mean that all the stalls are open.
A handful of stalls are open.
Thus, you do not get to experience the market, at its full blown state, with the hustle and bustle…
plus the “aroma’ of the raw food with the likes of fresh seafood.
Whether you are there in the day or night, be prepared to have rodents roam around freely in your tracks.
If you are keen on getting fresh fruits at pretty affordable prices and you are within the Sukhumvit area,
Khlong Toei is worth a visit.
Across the street is the open air food areas serving local Thai fares.
As the food are mostly cooked fresh, I would say that they are generally safe to eat if you are concerned.
If you are concerned about cleanliness, do not like funny/stinky smell, and cannot take the heat…the Khlong Toei
is not for you.
Or rather, majority of Bangjkok local wet markets are not for you.
The only one I may recommend is Or Tor Kor market, just opposite of Chatuchak.
Written April 29, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

Phi Somchai
Bangkok, Thailand3,777 contributions
Oct 2020 • Friends
This is a local wet market and not for the faint hearted. It is packed and stinky in some sections of the market.

Even the market is huge, most of the vendors are selling the same things. I expected a larger variety of vegetables and fruits but it is not the case.

Nevertheless, you pay low prices and receive large quantity of produce as compared to supermarkets.
Written December 26, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

Reslimpan
Rayong, Thailand3,031 contributions
Jul 2020 • Couples
Incredible market primarily for food. Showed cased in a number of foodie programs such as Andrew Zimmer and late Andrew Bourdain. Open 24/7. Vegetables, fruit, fish, meat and kitchen utensils. As noted by plenty of reviewers don’t wear sandals or flip flops - this is a wet market.
Written July 25, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

fw12015
Wiesbaden, Germany147 contributions
Jan 2020 • Friends
Finally an authentic local market and no tourist scam. Leave out the fresh meat section if you’re too sensitive. The fruits and vegetables sections are amazing. If you want to shop like a local, go there. Prices are amazing and everything is super fresh and fruits are ripe.
Written January 10, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

Fiver75
Melbourne, Australia12,454 contributions
Sep 2012 • Solo
The Khlong Toey Market is an amazing assault on the senses, from the smell of raw meat and fish on rickety stands to the sights of entrails and filth. This food market is not for the light-hearted – a walk through the canopied market corridors is a journey into the Thai palette, where every part of an animal is eaten or used and some of the fare on display is enough to make your stomach turn. The smell stayed with me for hours afterwards.
Located by a smelly waterway, the market is an amazing place, full of locals frantically selling all sorts of raw materials, and shoppers bustling to and fro looking for the best products. A very interesting place and quite an experience. I did not see any other tourists there, so expect to stand out a little as you tour around the market. Easy walking distance to the Convention Centre Metro station.
Finally, a little warning - the produce is kept cold on beds of ice, that is constantly melting, so whole market is carpeted in water and the detritus that tips off the stalls with it - Khlong Toey Market is NOT a place to wear your designer shoes! Hardy clothing is recommended.
Written October 11, 2012
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

Thahahi
Bangkok, Thailand36 contributions
May 2015
As a Thai person I want you to go.
Cheap fruits, Real thai market 24 hours. you have to visit because you can experience the real Thai market and also easy to go. Take subway to Queen sirikit then 4 minutes walks. HAVE FUN
Written July 28, 2015
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

jpalcg
Melbourne, Australia32 contributions
Aug 2013 • Solo
Khlong Toei is the market to go if you want to discover the local habits and avoid touristic cliches.

To get the take the MRT to Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (closer to the market then Khlong Toei's) and walk to the intersection of Rama 4 with Rama 3. If you're using google maps ignore the marking they have as it is (at the time of this writing) out of place.

The market itself is a good experience but can be demanding on your senses and can at times be quite gruesome. Just be prepared for the strong smells and the very explicit images. Read more on the Khlong Toei fresh market at http://www.lifesauntering.com/2013/08/khlong-toei-fresh-market.html
Written August 26, 2013
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

AsiaFanCalifornia
California68 contributions
May 2017 • Friends
The easiest way to visit is to take the subway, MRT, -- cool, inexpensive and a fast way to deal with BKK traffic. This is a huge market. When you exit the subway (Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre station, exit 2), look for the overhead pedestrian crosswalk about 2 blocks ahead. Use this both to cross and to see both sides of the market. The left side is the largest area. This is also called the wet market -- wear non-slip shoes. Merchants hose the pathways and the melting ice makes the areas always wet and a bit slick. You will see beautiful produce, fish, hot food, meats and flowers. You can buy or just look; a woman sold me the most perfect mango I’ve ever tasted. If you are a photographer you’ll love the place; if you are a vegetarian not so much.
Written June 7, 2017
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coodhi
Alamo, California101 contributions
Mar 2013 • Family
I went here in the Mid Afternoon, it was still pretty busy, but not as busy as it would have been in the early morning when the locals visit for their daily grocery shopping.
Khlong Toey is an excellent Farmers Market in the sense it is not a tourist spot, so what you see is real life in Bangkok. Most of the cities restaurants and Hotels buy their produce here, as well as the locals from all over the city.
This market is what the locals pay for produce, all the prices are reasonable and not marked up shy high for tourists.
Its and excellent place to bring your camera for a couple of hours of great photography, the colors and smells are amazing, the vegetables and fruit are so fresh the colors so vibrant.
This is a hidden gem in a fast paced and hurried city. You can make a day trip out to Khlong Toey, visit the market, and then head over to Queen Sirikit National Convention Center and over to Benjakiti Park for a leisurely stroll around the beautiful lake, a true hidden gem.

Njoy
Written February 5, 2014
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sdhffm1006
A3 contributions
Unique: yes
Dirty: yes
Interesting: yes
Smelly: yes
Fresh fruit: yes
Can you eat stuff you buy here on spot: no

This is an interesting place to see if you want to do something different in bk. Smell and dirty water are definitely there for a large part of the market but I saw guys who literally drove around a truck full of dead cleaned pig (the whole pig) delivering to different stores. Where else would you see that? I also had the best tasting apples in my life here

However I thought I could have my dinner here. But in my 2 hour tour here I found maybe 3 food stalls that sold the same stuff in Nana plaza so don't expect to eat fresh food on the spot per say.
Written January 26, 2014
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