Sirikorn Fruit and Vegetable Market
This is where people in Chiang Rai actually buy their dinner, and if that's not what you're after, skip it. There's no curation here, no signage in English, and most stallholders won't speak any. What you get instead is seasonal fruit trucked in from all over Thailand at prices that don't have a tourist markup, buckets of cut flowers you can have made up into a bouquet or a wreath, plus clothes, household bits and a thinner showing of fish, meat and vegetables.
The one thing worth going out of your way for is a small takeaway stall doing fried potato mixed with taro with fried tofu and a pad thai-style sauce, spiced to your liking. Reviewers put it at 30 baht small, 40 medium, 50 large, and the couple running it speak good English. It's a second-generation stall, and people clearly leave fond of them.
Go early. The 05:00 opening isn't for show, and the fruit selection is at its widest before the day heats up.
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Reviews from Google
I found this little place while picking up some fruit in the market. It is a takeaway that serves a tasty dish made up of fried potato mixed with taro and a side of tofu. They add this pad thai like sauce and you can have it as spicy as you like. They have a couple of chairs, speak very good english and are incredibly nice. A small dish is 30฿, medium 40฿ and large 50฿. It is walking distance from the night bazaar and the old bus station.
The fruit here is delicious!
A typical Thai market, selling food, clothes, and other necessities. It's okay for day to day shopping, but not a tourist attraction, unless you want to observe Thais going about their daily lives. I have not struck anyone running a stall that speaks any English. One big plus are the prices - still a very reasonable place to buy from a big range of seasonal fruit and vegetables. Parking a car is a hassle (of course) and beware motorcycles being ridden through the market.......
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Sirikorn Fruit and Vegetable Market: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sirikorn Fruit and Vegetable Market worth visiting?
Sirikorn Fruit and Vegetable Market holds a 4.2★ rating from 459 Google reviews — a strong rating for markets & shopping in Chiang Rai.
What are the opening hours of Sirikorn Fruit and Vegetable Market?
Sirikorn Fruit and Vegetable Market is typically open 05:00-21:00 — see the full day-by-day schedule in the location info on this page. Hours can change on Thai public holidays, so check ahead for holiday visits.
When is the best time to visit Sirikorn Fruit and Vegetable Market?
The best months to visit Chiang Rai are November – February, with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in December – February — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: March – May (smoke & heat).
Where is Sirikorn Fruit and Vegetable Market located?
Sirikorn Fruit and Vegetable Market is at Wiang, Mueang Chiang Rai District, Chiang Rai 57000, Thailand, in Chiang Rai. Getting around Chiang Rai: Grab (available in city centre); Songthaews.
Location Info
Wiang, Mueang Chiang Rai District, Chiang Rai 57000, ThailandVisitor Information
Best time to visit
November – February
Avoid: March – May (smoke & heat)
Rainy season
June – September
Avg. temperature
14°C – 35°C(57°F – 95°F)
Crowds
Peak: December – February
Getting there
Mae Fah Luang Airport (CEI) has direct flights from Bangkok (1.5 hrs). The bus from Chiang Mai takes ~3 hrs. There's also a scenic Golden Triangle road trip from Chiang Mai.
Getting around
- •Grab (available in city centre)
- •Songthaews
- •Motorbike rental (฿200/day)
- •Car hire (for Golden Triangle & hill tribes)
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Tips for Visiting Markets & Shopping
Haggle at Markets, Not Malls
Prices at market stalls are negotiable — start at 50–60% of the asking price and meet in the middle. Fixed-price shops and malls don't haggle. Smile and keep it friendly; aggressive bargaining is considered rude.
Arrive Early or Late
Vendors believe the first sale of the day is lucky — you'll often get a better deal if you arrive right when the market opens. Late in the evening, sellers may also discount to avoid packing unsold goods.
Be Cautious with Tailors
Bangkok has excellent tailors, but also many tourist traps. Avoid anyone offering suspiciously cheap suits or who approaches you on the street. Ask your hotel for recommendations, read reviews, and always get two fittings.
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Chiang Rai Walking Street
Saturday nights only, a long street of food and stalls that takes over an hour to walk both sides.
Saturday Walking Market
A weekly evening street market in Chiang Rai offering local goods, food, and a relaxed night atmosphere.
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Location Info
Visitor Information
Best time to visit
November – February
Avoid: March – May (smoke & heat)
Rainy season
June – September
Avg. temperature
14°C – 35°C(57°F – 95°F)
Crowds
Peak: December – February
Getting there
Mae Fah Luang Airport (CEI) has direct flights from Bangkok (1.5 hrs). The bus from Chiang Mai takes ~3 hrs. There's also a scenic Golden Triangle road trip from Chiang Mai.
Getting around
- •Grab (available in city centre)
- •Songthaews
- •Motorbike rental (฿200/day)
- •Car hire (for Golden Triangle & hill tribes)