Comments on: Mukdahan Night Market

By: Talen

Talen — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 23:55:29 +0000

Martyn, the markets really are a community affair that most westerners aren’t used to seeing. I think that’s why I love them so much.

The wholesale market is pretty cool and easy to see around 9-10 am before they close for the day.

By: Talen

Talen — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 23:54:00 +0000

I don’t think it matters where you shop in Thailand because it is always an experience to remember.

By: Martyn

Martyn — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:20:52 +0000

Talen you are right about the markets being great to people watch. These night markets are the real social event of Isaan life. The plastic bars and clubs of the western world play host to the social needs of us money laden souls who use them to take a short restbite from seeking something better, bigger, faster, more beautiful than what we already have in our lives.

The Thai’s are happy to meet family or friends at the markets and for 50 or 100 baht have a great social night. I people watch these folk one hell of a lot and happiness is what I see in most and at little cost. Smiles and gentle manners compared to the loud laughter and abuse of the western city night life.

I love the markets but the all night till morning one would be way past my bed time.
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By: Hypnotic Blogger

Hypnotic Blogger — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:29:55 +0000

I’ve been to Thailand 5x since 1994 but have not heard of this particular market. But well, Thailand IS pretty big and I guess 5x is not enough to cover all the best places.

I love Chatuchak but I always get lost in there. MBK is fantastic but I rather much prefer the bazaars than the modern shopping malls.

Favourite shopping places are Haatyai, Patpong, the bazaars along PhiPhi…I know I know these are too commercialized and more pricey but heck, i just love the people. Indeed, Land of Smiles. Beautiful.
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By: Mike

Mike — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 06:21:10 +0000

I had to laugh at the sign “food safety street” clearly a health and safety man or woman has been doing the rounds!!

Mukdahan looks a great little place, one of those Thai towns that are always worth exploring I fancy.
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By: Catherine

Catherine — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 02:12:09 +0000

Good point. My local is a one cat restaurant, but that could be due to the owners. They have a spiffy antique shop on the grounds, and might be running off anything that does not contribute to the aimed for atmosphere.

By: Talen

Talen — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:49:36 +0000

Cat, it is very very good but may be hard to find unless your local Issan restaurant is a 4 cat restaurant. Now I’m hungry again…that’s twice you’ve done this to me today!

By: Catherine

Catherine — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:43:56 +0000

Hi Talen. I’ve never experienced Kanom Tuay, but on your suggestion I’ll try at the local Issan restaurant across the street (if it’s on the menu, that is).
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