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Pai Morning Market

Pai, Thailand

About Pai Morning Market

The local fresh market on the outskirts of Pai town where hill tribe women and valley farmers sell mountain vegetables, jungle herbs, wild mushrooms, and live chickens from 5-10am. The fresh-pressed sugarcane juice and sticky rice with grilled pork (kao ji) at the market entrance are the best breakfast in Pai.

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📍Ketket Road, Pai, Mae Hong Son 58130, Thailand

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Why it works for solo travelers

✓ Comfortable to eat here on your own — you won't feel out of place dining solo.
✓ Budget-friendly ($).

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