Thonburi Market Place: A Top Bangkok Seafood Market Experience
Have you ever heard of Thonburi Market Place? If not, let TAGTHAi tell you why this Bangkok seafood market should be on every foreign tourist's travel plan.
Thonburi Market Place, located on Borommaratchachonnani road, is one of the popular markets in Bangkok among locals and tourists. This open- air market is clean, organized and has plenty of food.
Thonburi Market Place is not like a regular market – it is a fresh market in Bangkok designed as a food complex. Covering approximately 48,000 square meter, this building is orderly and divided carefully into sections for fresh seafood, meats, vegetables, flowers, cooked food, and even home goods.
Why Foreign Tourists Should Visit Thonburi Market Place
The highlight of this market is the seafood section, which offers a wide variety for both Thais and tourists who love seafood—such as prawns, crabs, oysters, scallops, fresh fish, and squid. Many vendors will grill, steam, or stir-fry your seafood at no extra cost when you make a purchase.
Other highlights include a wide variety of Thai street food for lunch, such as glass noodles with shrimp, crab fried rice, pad Thai, and various soups. For dessert, don't miss the mango sticky rice, durians, fresh fruit juices, and traditional Thai treats like bua loi. Everything is cheap and delicious—a real treat for your taste buds.
How to Make Payment at the Market
There are banks and ATMs in the area if you need more cash. Some shops may also accept debit or credit cards, as well as other types of digital payment, to make your spending more convenient. However, foreign tourists can now use TAGTHAi Easy Pay, a payment system to simply scan and pay like Thais via PromptPay QR code at any shops or stalls. This feature of TAGTHAi is secure, convenient and makes it easy for foreign tourists who are not familiar with Thai Baht and do not want to keep too much cash.
How to Get There by Public Transportation
Here’s how you can easily get to Thonburi Market Place:
- Bus: Take one of these buses: 515, 123, 124, 79, 70E, 556, 539, or 64-62.
- BTS: Get off at Bang Wa Station, then take bus 84 or 123.
- MRT Blue Line: Get off at Bang Khun Non Station, then take bus 509, 111, or 79.
- MRT Purple Line: Get off at Talad Bang Yai Station, exit on the same side as Central WestGate Mall. Take the Subaru Songthaew (two-row truck). It’s a shared ride — tell the driver you’re heading to Thonburi Market Place. Get off on the opposite side of the market.
- SRT Red Line: Exit at Taling Chan Station, then take bus 515.
- ARL (Airport Rail Link): Get off at Phaya Thai Station, take bus 171, and transfer to 515.
Thonburi Market Place is a clean and lively fresh market in Bangkok, full of fresh flavors and authentic local food. If you come here for seafood, fruit, Thai desserts or an authentic local experience, you will leave very happy and very full. Plus, its easy transport, friendly vendors, and feel-good atmosphere make it ideal for visitors.
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Enjoy your time there & bon appetit!