TravelScenes from Thai MarketsJune 9, 2010Food stall vendors.James OselandGrilled chiles, garlic, and shallots, which will be pounded into nam prik, a spicy snack dip.James OselandA vendor ladles up a take-out portion of a curry at his stall.James OselandA window of a shop selling Buddhist statuettes in Bombay's Chinatown.James OselandA young man outside a shop in Bangkok's Chinatown.James OselandA woman hauling chiles on the outskirts of Klong Toey Market in Bangkok.James OselandWater spinach for sale at Klong Toey Market in Bangkok.James OselandA produce vendor at Klong Toey Market in Bangkok.James OselandA vendor at Klong Toey Market, Bangkok, selling a variety of fried insects, which are common street snacks.James OselandA butcher in Bangkok.James OselandA cat on a scale in a vendor's shop in Bangkok.James OselandThai-style braised spiced duck.James OselandBraising bamboo shoots.James OselandA serving of khanom jin: rice noodles with fish curry garnished with bean sprouts and lemon basil.James OselandFood vendors serving khanom jin, a popular breakfast food.James OselandFood vendors.James OselandA wall of lemongrass (foreground) and pandan leaves (rear) at Tadaal Thai, Bangkok.James OselandTwo pork heads on display.James Oseland