Talad Pak Mun River Market

Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand

Where the Mun River meets the Mekong, Lao-speaking vendors sell giant Mekong river fish and traditional Isaan fermented foods unavailable elsewhere in Thailand.

About this place

This riverside market operates from 5:00-8:30 AM and features vendors who speak Lao as their first language, reflecting the cross-border culture of the region. The specialty is giant catfish from the Mekong and traditional Isaan fermented foods like pla daek and som pak. Many vendors cross daily from Laos via small boats. The market is famous among locals for having the freshest river fish in northeastern Thailand, but virtually unknown to tourists due to its remote location.