Weird and Wonderful: Thai Food Markets

If you want to taste Thailand in all its glory, head straight to a local food market. It’s a sensory overload in the best possible way—aromas of sizzling garlic and chili, the sizzle of skewers on charcoal, and a rainbow of unfamiliar fruits piled high. You’ll find the deliciously familiar—mango sticky rice, pad thai, spring rolls—but the real adventure is in the unexpected. Deep-fried insects? Yep, you can crunch on crickets or silkworms like popcorn. Century eggs? A delicacy. Grilled squid on a stick? Why not. Then there’s the sweet stuff: coconut pancakes, bright pink rose apples, and kanom krok—tiny coconut custard cups that melt in your mouth. Thai food markets are a celebration of flavor, curiosity, and courage. Come hungry and leave with stories you’ll never forget.