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

Come in the morning. That's the key. This is a real weekly market, supplying the neighborhood. Therefore, the fresh fruits and vegetables, seafood, and best ready-made meals are gone early, and by the afternoon many stalls have already closed down. If you arrive at 2 p.m., you'll wonder what's so great about this market.

Here you'll find fruit, vegetables, fish, everyday Thai ingredients, and a ring of small food stalls that cook with whatever is currently available. Prices are typical for the area. Sauces and supplies are much cheaper here than in the supermarket – a real advantage if you have a kitchen in your villa. The juice and shake stalls at the far end are very popular, and the coconuts are a frequent mention. Mango sticky rice and coconut pudding are also highly recommended.

Warning: Vegans will have a hard time. While there are vegetarian options and plenty of fruit, purely plant-based dishes are rare, and the salad rolls have disappointed many.