Why should you go there and how do you do it right?

This is where people in Hua Hin actually shop, and that's precisely what makes it so appealing. Fresh fruit and vegetables, meat, fish, hot meals to go, and a few vendors selling live fish for garden ponds. The prices are low, bulk purchases are possible, and the quoted price is what Thais pay. This last point is more important than many admit.

The doors open at 2 pm and the market is open seven days a week until 8 pm, so you don't have to plan your visit around a specific market day. I recommend late afternoon when the food stalls are in full swing and the heat has subsided a bit. Regulars who have been coming for years return for the same reason: the produce is good and stays fresh for a long time. If you're cooking at your accommodation or simply fancy authentic Thai food that hasn't been artificially sweetened in the supermarket, it's well worth a visit.