Trok Mor Morning Market — Local services in Wat Ratchabophit Subdistrict

Morning markets are one of the hidden gems of Thailand, perfect for those not looking solely for its nightlife draws. Bring your kids here for a child-safe but educational experience on Thai food culture. This is where real Thais go. Upon entry, expect to be greeted by a 750m stretch of shops and pushcarts lined on each side of the alley. They fall into several categories. You have fried foods ranging from chewy sweet potato balls to savoury yam balls filled with pork, grilled foods like the moo ping (pork skewers) or the delicious Chinese red sausage, soups and noodle dishes like the innard stew (sounds bad, is delicious). There's even a coffee pushcart selling cafe quality ice lattes. Let your taste buds and not your eyes, judge, as they don't look all tame. For drinks, there's your classic Thai iced milk teas (both green and orange versions, no difference if you ask me), coffees, soy milk, juices, etc. An interesting thing to note is that many of the vendors are Thai but of Chinese ethnicity, mostly of the Teochew sect/dialect. Many of them are second or third generation Thai-Chinese and they've brought over tau sar piahs (mung bean pastries), char siu (red roast pork), siu yuk (roast pork) and other foods from their cultural roots to Thailand, some with a Thai twist to it. I hope you find this short street as rewarding and fascinating as I did. There's a lot to notice when you open your eyes and give...

Located close to Wat Ratchabophit, Trok Mo market (open from 5am to 10am) is one of my favorite morning destinations.

If you want a slice old Bangkok, and feel the warmth and charm of a well established Thai-Chinese community, Trok Mo is the place to go.

Besides a great array of food - basically every Thai dish going and baked goodies - the market also has clothing, home gadgets, and sneaker stalls. Being close to the temple, many monks also walk though the market receiving alms from locals.

Like most great places and experiences, it’s the people that make the place and I’m always charmed by the vendors in this market.

“Come again, you are welcome like this is your home” was one memorable line expressed to us during our last visit. The human touch can’t be replicated by AI and it’s a great reason to visit this gem of a market - they keep it real at Trok Mo, you gotta love it and long...

A true hidden gem, Trok Mor Market is tucked away in an alley just around the corner from the famous Giant Swing, in front of Wat Suthat Thepwararam. At first glance, the alleyway seems unremarkable, especially in the early hours, but step inside, and it suddenly bursts into one of the liveliest markets in Bangkok.

The market offers everything—from fresh seasonal fruits to seafood like fish (even flounder!), shellfish, and so much more. A wide variety of ready-to-eat foods, snacks, and drinks make it a haven for food lovers. Every vendor is a local, selling homemade specialties perfected over years, resulting in truly delicious food.

So far, I’ve tried a scrumptious red pork and duck vendor, a stall selling homemade bao buns, and another offering incredibly tasty Chinese donuts. Overall, Trok Mor Market is an amazing place to eat...