Ibrahim Jabbari
Klong Toey is one of Bangkok’s greatest fresh food markets. If you’ve dined out in Bangkok, chances are your restaurant got their ingredients from the crazy streets that make up Klong Toey. If you fancy taking home some authentic Thai chili, this is your place.
How to get there
You can access the market easily if you take the MRT, as there is a Klong Toey station, though you’ll have to exit south on Rama soi 4 and then walk under the Rama soi 3 Overpass.
What’s on sale
Every food you could imagine is on sale at Klong Toey, making it a central hub for Bangkok’s cooks and restaurant owners. You can buy an abundance of extremely fresh veggies and fruit, in addition to spices and other goods. It’s a bit chaotic, but just go with the flow and watch the cooks of Bangkok buy their daily ingredients.
What prices to expect
Most places sell by the kilo, if you’re looking to buy. Also, don’t try to haggle! The market has fixed prices and they apply to everyone- tourist and local alike!
Newbie tip
Here’s a little hint: Klong Toey is called a ‘wet market’ for a reason: the streets can be quite sloshy, so be mindful of this when selecting footwear!
Click here to get directions on Google maps.
