Hat Yai Part 4: Time to Klong Hair

So odd that it takes me a few hours to travel but days and weeks to write about the experience
Anyway one last must stop at Hat Yai is to the floating market.
The market is only opened on weekends in the evening
and is pretty isolated from the town centre.
I don't recommend going there at the end of the year due to the possibility of it rain
but in my case these is one of the few times I could make it

took a motor there even though it took quite a bit of communication havoc
Which is why I was uncertain if he took me to the right place
There was no signs (well none I could read).. and just looked like a normal market

But since it was already Sunday and already 5 p.m. I thought best I check it out anyway

thankfully, I came across the bridge and caught sight of the floating market portion

I quickly made my way down to check out the place

One of the unique things about a floating market of course is the fact that business is done from the boats

and all kinds of things are sold here

from fried foods

to deserts

to drinks

that came in cute cups

and cartoon characters

and even soups

and ice cream!

and all for 20 baht
well mostly

and paying is pretty straight forward

Once the store owners hand you the food using a stick with a basket

you place your 20 baht into the basket

and your transaction is done

Once the novelty of the floating market wears off,
you can wander ard the rest of the market

that is pretty much like a Pasar Malam in Malaysia

that sells goods

and foods

fresh out of the pot

which is great cuz they also provide a place to sit and eat

and for the adventurous do try the fried insects..

the last time I had them, these were my favourites

cuz they're nice and juicy though hard to pick apart

I have no regrets making the trip there... would be great to make another visit with a group of friends..

The place is so popular that even the locals come here to make home made films

a testament to the ambiance and experience at Klong Hair