Therdthai Talkoo Market
A working Korat market that opens at five in the morning, and that's exactly when you should go.
Plan your visit
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 05:00–20:00, Sun 00:00–20:00
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
- Phone
- +66 98 182 8154
Full opening hours
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Why go, and how to do it well
Get there early or don't bother. This is a local market on Mittraphap Road in Korat, open from 05:00 six days a week, and the first few hours are when it's at its best, with produce still cold, food stalls going hard, the whole place trading at full speed. By mid-afternoon it's quieter and thinner, and you'll wonder what the fuss was about.
It isn't a tourist market. Fresh food, street food, household bits, everyday things bought by people who live here. That's the appeal, if it appeals to you at all. Come hungry, buy breakfast from whoever has the longest line of locals, and treat the shopping as secondary. If you want souvenirs and air conditioning, you want a mall instead. Wear shoes you don't mind getting wet, because market floors in Thailand are what they are.
Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Oct 2026
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1105 Thanon Mittraphap, Tambon Ban Mai, Amphoe Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima, Chang Wat Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, 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.
Therdthai Talkoo Market: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Therdthai Talkoo Market worth visiting?
Therdthai Talkoo Market holds a 4.2★ rating from 1,926 Google reviews — a strong rating for markets & shopping in Korat.
What are the opening hours of Therdthai Talkoo Market?
Therdthai Talkoo Market is typically open 05:00–20:00 — 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 Therdthai Talkoo Market?
The best months to visit Korat are November – February, with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in Thai long weekends & Phimai Festival (November) — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: April (peak heat).
Where is Therdthai Talkoo Market located?
Therdthai Talkoo Market is at 1105 Thanon Mittraphap, Tambon Ban Mai, Amphoe Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima, Chang Wat Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand, in Korat. Getting around Korat: Songthaews on fixed city routes; Grab and Bolt (both work well in the city).
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