Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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TALAT MAI
Market
Lamphong, river ferry Tha Ratchawong)
With nearly two centuries of commerce un-
der its belt, 'New Market' is no longer an entirely accurate name for this market. Es-
sentially it's a narrow covered alleyway between tall buildings, but even if you're not
interested in food the hectic atmosphere and exotic sights and smells culminate in
something of a surreal sensory experience.
While much of the market centres on cooking ingredients, the section north of Th
Charoen Krung (equivalent to Soi 21, Th Charoen Krung) is known for selling in-
cense, paper effigies and ceremonial sweets - the essential elements of a tradition-
al Chinese funeral.
