Sirikorn Fruit and Vegetable Market
A working neighborhood market for fruit and flowers, not a tourist stop, and that's exactly the point.
Plan your visit
- Hours
- Daily 05:00–21:00
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.
Details
Full opening hours
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Why go, and how to do it well
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 takeout 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.
Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Sep 2026
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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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Wiang, Mueang Chiang Rai District, Chiang Rai 57000, Thailand
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Tips for Visiting Markets & Shopping
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.
Claim Your VAT Refund
Spend 2,000+ THB at a single store displaying 'VAT Refund for Tourists' signs, get a yellow form at the register, and claim 7% VAT back at the airport. It adds up fast on bigger purchases.
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: Mid-February – April (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 center); Songthaews.
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