Tha Sadet market Nong Khai Province

Tha Sadet Market Nong Khai This place is essentially the main pier for the ferry across the Mekhong River to Tha Dua in Laos. However, Tha Sadet has also become the focal point for local trade between this part of Thailand and neighbouring Laos. The market here is often called the ‘Indochina Market’ because goods sold here are mainly from across the region, but there are also a lot of items from the former Eastern bloc countries and of course local produce. It makes for interesting shopping – clothes, kitchen utensils, food and fishing equipment… It’s all here at rock bottom prices! Taking it home will be difficult though…

This "must see" covered market runs along side the Mekong River and is a favourite attraction for many visitors to Nong Khai. Nong Khai has always been an important trading post in the Indochina region and there is still a ferry that runs from the Tha Sadet pier across to Tha Dua in Laos. This used to be the main route to Laos before the opening of the Thai-Laos Friendship Bridge. Tha Sadet market offers a huge variety of goods, imported from all over the Indochina region and beyond, including electric appliances, wood carvings, silverware, silk, clothes, watches, local produce and much more. There is sure to be something to interest every shopper and it is an ideal place to pick up souvenirs as you will generally find prices to be lower than in other places such as Bangkok or Chiang Mai. The Tha Sadet Market is open daily from 07:00 to 18:30.

The main shopping area in Nong Khai is Tha Sadet market or also known as Indochina Market. Most of the products here are from China, Laos & Vietnam as well as Thailand. You can find Thai silk, clothing, electrical goods, local handicraft, basketry, jewellery & so many other things including food. Most of the shop here open after 9.00am & close around 6.00pm.

The market’s goods are mainly from the north and north-east of Thailand, China and Laos. Tha Sadet market sells just about everything and anything. How do you categorize everything?….. electrical goods, clothes, kitchenware, handbags, shoes, games, DVD’s, souvenirs, chocolate, bread and spices. Tha Sadet market is Amazon.com, on the Mekong. It also has a few nice restaurants too.

On weekends Tha Sadet’s popularity grows, the crowds get thicker, and the afternoon heat trapped inside the market can get a bit unbearable. If you’re claustrophobic and sweat a lot, avoid the market during Thai holidays because the crowds are shoulder-to-shoulder and slow-moving. Agoraphobics (a fear of crowds) will melt in the hot bosom of their worst nightmare. If you have free time ,Welcome to Tha Sadet market Nong Khai Province Phramaha Sawatchon Phatthanapiboon Code 5701403016