Thailand is one of Southeast Asia's largest producers of dried fruits.
It exports dried fruits to several countries all around the world.
Here, we'll get a look at the best Thai markets for dried fruits.
Thailand's soil and tropical climate make a suitable condition for a wide variety of fruit plants to grow. Consequently, with the use of several methods, this country has become a top producer of dried fruits in the world. It sells dates, prunes, figs, apricots, peaches, raisins, durians, blueberries, and more.
Most tourists in Thailand shop for dried fruits from the local markets as a gift for their friends & families. As there are endless options - be it standalone shops or a number of stalls lined up in a market - it might seem difficult for the first-timers to decide on where to visit for the purpose.
So, in this article, we'll discuss some of the best markets to buy dried fruits in the Land of Smiles.
Chatuchak Weekend Market, Bangkok
Chatuchak Weekend Market is the largest market in Thailand. It spreads over a vast area of more than 1.1 sq km and is home to around 15,000 stalls. It has a section that is dedicated to selling dried sugar-free fruits in bulk amounts. The prices are quite reasonable, and some vendors offer huge discounts as well.
This market sells literally everything that you can imagine. The list includes jewelry, bags, clothes, shoes, paintings, handicrafts, and more. It's recommended to bring a tour guide here for a better experience.
Warorot Market, Chiang Mai
Also known as Kad Luang, Warorot Market is a major tourist attraction in Chiang Mai, Thailand. It's considered the largest market in the northern region of the country. It's renowned for selling local products, especially dried fruits. Here, you can get a bag full of dried & sugar-free pineapple, raisins, durians, mangosteens, or rambutans for 15 baht.
Besides dried fruits, this market also sells a variety of clothes, spices, fabrics, fresh flowers, nuts, souvenirs, handicrafts, and more.
Sampeng Market, Chinatown, Bangkok
Sampeng is among the oldest and most popular wholesale markets in Bangkok, and even in Thailand. It spreads over a massive area and is home to many narrow lanes packed with lots of stalls. It offers a huge range of items such as jewelry, clothes, bags, shoes, wallets, furniture, toys, fabrics, artworks, medicines, souvenirs, stationery products, and more.
There's a section that is home to several small shops selling various dried fruits at unbelievably reasonable prices. The most popular ones here are papaya, mango, and pineapple. Make sure to come early in the morning to get the best products.
Apart from these, the list also includes Rod Fai Market, Phuket Weekend Market, Krabi Town Walking Street, Bua Khao Market, Ratchada Train Market, etc.
