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

The pork stall is the one people remember. A man who roasts nothing else, sells it by weight, and has so many regular customers that he's mentioned by name in restaurant reviews. That already tells you what kind of place it is: not a market staged specifically for tourists, but a daily food market for the Chang Phueak neighborhood, which warmly welcomes visitors who drop by out of curiosity.

Fresh fruit, vegetables, fish, and meat dominate the market, alongside homemade curries and stir-fries, fruit smoothies, Thai sweets, and street food. Clothing, cosmetics, and bedding shops are located along the perimeter, and there's a covered area next door with stalls and seating if you prefer to eat your purchases on-site. The aisles are narrow and quickly become crowded, so shopping here is more of a scramble than a leisurely stroll. Arrive early if you want the best produce and a bit more space. The market is located about 15 minutes north of the North Gate and is therefore less crowded than the markets in the city center.