Thursday, March 13, 2008

Into Klong Toey Talaat

According to locals, fresh vegetable, poultry and other items come in from Khlong Toey port daily. The latest hauls from sea and freshwater rivers are also delivered there before dawn for hawkers to buy and bid for fish. In this way, the klongs remains a vital food transportation method that is faster than land travel.


In the Talaat, there are both indoor and outdoor markets, yet the latter is more popular. In the open, where it is well lit, it is easy to determine goods freshness. The pathway between stalls are much wider, allowing more human traffic and less feeling of being enclosed, making marketing more enjoyable.


Displayed goods are pushed beyond the boundaries of the stall, visitors are often confronted by a myriad of seafood, poultry, meat and beyond. The sights, stench and sounds made Klong Toey Talaat an unforgettable experience. The vitality and vibrancy of the place is an eye opener and is rarely seen locally.


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