This remarkable centre of hustle and bustle located in the Hua Hin Prachuap Khiri Khan area of Thailand is a place of much fascination to locals and tourists alike. The opening time is 5 AM for these early birds, and yet the amount of activity that goes on within the market even during these wee hours of the day is absolutely stupefying.

This is the ideal place to purchase almost everything under the sun at very reasonable prices. Locals troop in from all over the region to this vast marketplace and trickle down the aisles to purchase the freshest and the best of all local produce for their everyday needs. From fruits, vegetables, flowers, sea food and fabrics, one is just blown away by the astounding variety of items available here. The earliest visitors may even be treated to the calming yet resplendent sight of orange-clad Buddhist monks wandering the streets receiving alms from the locals within the area, giving the entire experience a refreshing boost.

The aroma of spices permeates the senses at this wondrous location while the vibrantly coloured flowers of various shapes and sizes beam at the visitors in the early morning haze. Once in a while a hurrying motorcyclist may rush past the throngs of crowds, honking in their hurry to get the farm fresh produce into the blooming stalls now packed with potential buyers.

In addition to the fine array of exotic seafood available in this marketplace of sorts, many food stalls selling street food to snacks and full blown seafood meals are available within the premises to satisfy those hunger pangs. However, it is always advised to purchase and consume this food cautiously especially if the individuals are prone to food allergies and other complications.

For fully exploring this extensive market and absorbing it’s out of the world aura, a single day is just not enough. Therefore, it is always advised to explore some Hua Hin hotels for accommodation options. One such hotel Hua Hin that is famed for its luxurious convenience located within the area is Anantara Hua Hin Thailand Resort which is well known for the abounding hospitality and the sense of exotic balance that it ladles out so generously to its visitors.

Pushpitha Wijesinghe is an experienced independent freelance writer. He specializes in providing a wide variety of content and articles related to the travel hospitality industry.