Scenes from Thai Markets Published Jun 9, 2010 8:00 AM Travel SHARE Food stall vendors. James Oseland Grilled chiles, garlic, and shallots, which will be pounded into nam prik, a spicy snack dip. James Oseland A vendor ladles up a take-out portion of a curry at his stall. James Oseland A window of a shop selling Buddhist statuettes in Bombay’s Chinatown. James Oseland A young man outside a shop in Bangkok’s Chinatown. James Oseland A woman hauling chiles on the outskirts of Klong Toey Market in Bangkok. James Oseland Water spinach for sale at Klong Toey Market in Bangkok. James Oseland A produce vendor at Klong Toey Market in Bangkok. James Oseland A vendor at Klong Toey Market, Bangkok, selling a variety of fried insects, which are common street snacks. A butcher in Bangkok. James Oseland A cat on a scale in a vendor’s shop in Bangkok. James Oseland Thai-style braised spiced duck. James Oseland Braising bamboo shoots. James Oseland A serving of khanom jin: rice noodles with fish curry garnished with bean sprouts and lemon basil. James Oseland Food vendors serving khanom jin, a popular breakfast food. James Oseland Food vendors. James Oseland A wall of lemongrass (foreground) and pandan leaves (rear) at Tadaal Thai, Bangkok. James Oseland Two pork heads on display. James Oseland MORE TO READ RELATED 9 Amazing American LGBTQ Bars, Clubs, and Restaurants The pandemic walloped queer-owned businesses the country over, but those that persevered are roaring back—just in time for Pride Month. READ NOW RELATED Reviving the Lost Art of Ireland’s Small Batch Whiskey Bonding Traditions Craft distillers and blenders are reimagining their island’s famed spirit. RELATED How Learning to Butcher in France Made Me Rediscover Myself Meat and mentorship with the pioneer of seed-to-sausage charcuterie.