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Meat
In Thai markets, meat is often sold in the open air. No refrigeration.
Sometimes the vendor moves a small broom to frighten the flies. But there is
no problem as meat is boiled and used in some meals like soup noodles.
Fresh Meat
Similar outdoor butcher shops can be found in Hong Kong wet markets.
Meat
Meat dried in the sun
("NEUA DET DIAW" - เนื้อแดดเดียว)
and ("SAI KROK" - ใส้กรอก)
are famous in Isan area.
Dog meat can be found in some towns of Northeast area, especially in
Sakhon Nakhon.
Fish
Fishes are also sold in open air. Sometimes no ice to refrigerate them.
Anyway fishes are always fresh. Fishes stay in a bowl filled with water before
being killed.
Fish
Big seafood markets such as Mahachai in Samut Sakhon Province allows getting
cheaper and fresh goods directly from the fishing boats.
Fish
For big family gathering or village events, Thai people purchase
directly in such big markets allowing huge and fresh choice.
Bugs
In "ISAN" area markets, it is possible to eat bugs like scorpions,
grasshoppers, larva, beetles and even sometimes dogs. These days, farmers are making
more by harvesting lice than rice.
Bugs
Now Bangkok residents also appreciate eating bugs.
Canned grasshoppers, locusts, water
beetles, crickets, silkworm pupae and ant eggs are available at
the supermarket. Bangkok residents think of bugs as a healthy, low-calorie treat.
Soup
Many people buy meals in the markets such as soup,
curry dish, grilled meat and eat at home.
Vegetables
All famous vegetables, i.e coriander
("PHAK CHI" - ผักชี),
ginger ("KING" - ขิง),
galingale ("KA" - ข่า),
green lemons ("MANAO" - มะหนาว)
that highlights the Thai taste
can be bought in markets.
Flowers
Flowers are also sold on local markets for people willing to go to
Buddhist temples and offer flowers to Buddha.
Flowers
In Thai cars, there are often Buddhist amulets, King Rama 5 amulets or flowers
garlands as it is supposed to bring luck while driving and to avoid accidents.
Biscuits
In Thai markets, there is always a shop selling delicious biscuits or crackers.
