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Warorot Market

  • January 5, 2008
  • Rated 5 of 5 by SeenThat from Tel Aviv, Israel
Warorot Market

Warorot Market is north of the Night Bazaar on the Thanon Changmoi and Thanon Changklan intersection. Thus, it is accessible by foot from the main attractions in Chiang Mai.

Building

A myriad of stalls selling every single item ever desired by humans act as a prelude to the Warorot Market, making thus impossible to miss the humble three-storey building on which is located. An overpass connects both building above the street level; the nearby Ping River is a refreshing area contrasting the market’s crowds.

Working Hours

The market is open every day during the day and evening; it is thus a worthy overture to a Night Bazaar’s visit.

Jewelry

Surrounding the market are many shops offering gold, silver and colored gems jewelry. Despite the relatively low prices and wide variety, it is not recommended buying those, unless if seen as valueless souvenirs.

Potatoes and Tomatoes

Perilously crossing the Seven Seas and then spending time in a market selling apples and T-shirts looks as a waste of time. However, few places offer such a concentrated view on the local culture as those; nowhere the lack of potatoes, carrots and tomatoes South East Asia becomes more evident. Tomatoes do exist but are rarely use for the noodles soup.

Eating

Food stalls fill up the ground floor; the emphasis here is Thai products and cuisine. There is nothing as a short walk among the spices, vegetables and fruits’ stalls to awake the appetite; then, the market offers a golden opportunity for watching over the dishes preparation.

Insects

Having spent so much in a travel aimed to see exotic places and cultures, shouldn’t a Western traveler try a fried insect? The insects served here are grown in farms and thus do not contain pesticides or filth.

Upper Floors

The two upper floors are dedicated to various merchandises, especially clothes. Thailand is famous for its silk; despite this market not being a preferred site for shopping it, silk can be inspected here. A substantial part of the Thai clothing industry is located in and around Chiang Mai; thus, this market offers an astounding variety of products including Hill Tribes textiles. As a rule of thumb, light cotton products are worthy and of good quality; don’t expect local products to fit colder climates.

Bargaining

Bargaining is a requested and enjoyable part of the Thai experience. After spotting a worthy item, relax and show your best smile. Point at the desired item and a priced would be announced. Now, take your time to show shock and offer twenty percent of the priced mentioned by the shopkeeper. After enjoying his shock, continue the ritual until an agreement is reached. Forty to fifty percent of the original price can be reached with a bit of patience and humor. A good negotiating tactic is learning the Thai numbers; the sellers would enjoy so much the tones mispronunciations that a better price is guaranteed.

From journal Chiang Mai: City of the Million Guesthouses

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