Hello, it was the second day we arrived in Hat Yai.

After a not-so-good nights' sleep, we were raring to go in search of breakfast at the local wet market which is just a stone's throw away from our hotel.

Visiting the local wet market is one sure way of seeing and experiencing life of the locals because we can learn alot about another culture judging by the food they eat and the things they use.

Upon reaching, I discovered that there is both a indoor market (they call it Kim Yong Shopping Center) and a outdoor one. The indoor market is dark and cramp with almost 90% of the stalls closed while the outdoor market is bustling with activities.

The outdoor market seems like an extension of the indoor one, spilling from the sidewalk and onto the road. From strange looking vegetables to live fishes squirming on shallow pans, the local market is definitely an eye opener for us city folks!

Garlands for sale




Monks on pick-ups are a common sight

Offer alms to a monk and they would say a prayer for you.






Carrot Cake Hawker


Another Carrot Cake Hawker


Looks tempting but I wonder what meat is concealed under all that marinade?

Looks suspiciously like... rat meat?


Their Roast Pig seems more fried than roast


Pau Vendor


Dim Sum


My favourite stall!


Delicious fried things!


One of my favourite fried thingy with yam paste



Glutinous Rice


Having breakfast like the locals

I don't mind sharing food as long as it doesn't involve direct contact with other people's saliva.


Pig's Blood Porridge

Pig's blood! Haven't had that for a long, long time!


Miniature Dough Stick in butterfly shape

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