Thalad Muang Mai (The New City Market) in Chiang Mai Thailand



These giant bowls are filled with fresh Thai Curry Paste.
Look at the varieties, and colors. I would bring these curries
back home if customs wouldn't take them away.

     The vibrant local market along the Ping River in Chiang Mai Thailand is called Thalad Muang Mai. The exact translation is "The New City Market." Touching the river bank, this market is only open at night, and it's vendors begin to show up and set up from about 7-8 PM. The stay until 4-5 AM.
This is the market where Thai restaurant owners come to shop for their produce. Its prices are low, its produce is fresh, and its competition is fierce.

Take a look at these pictures if you haven't been for yourself. This post will give you a good idea of what it feels like to walk and shop in the market itself.
 

Cucumbers, tomatoes, chilies, peppers, carrots, potatoes, mini egg plants,
and cherry tomatoes are among the vegetable this vendor is selling.



Rambutans anyone?



Here are some HOT Chili peppers. Look at the size of these bags.
One bite, and you would be screaming "FIRE!"

These are called Rat Ear Mushrooms.

White Chinese Carrots

I am sorry, I do not know what these are called.
Please comment below if you know their name.



These are in the EGG plant family.
There a number of varieties in Thailand.





Here are the Chili Peppers from another vendor.
Even standing near these bags, I could feel the spice heating up my throat.