Visit Nong Bua Thai Dessert Market (Chanthaburi)

The Nong Bua Thai Dessert Market also known as Nong Bua Walking Street is a charming little market located in the Na Yai Am district of Chanthaburi province, known for its traditional Thai desserts made by hand according to recipes passed down from generation to generation. It's a unique place where local expertise is showcased in a friendly atmosphere and an opportunity to discover Thai flavors and sweets that you won't find anywhere else.

What to find there

On a peaceful alleyway lined with wooden houses, the villagers offer a wide variety of artisanal sweets such as:

• Khanom Chan (colorful layered steamed cake)
• Khanom Tom (glutinous rice balls with coconut)
• Foi Thong and Thong Yip (egg and sugar desserts)
• Khao Lam (sticky rice with coconut milk cooked in bamboo)
• And the Khuaï Ling, whose name means monkey penis, and I assure you, you can only eat monkey penis here!

You can see the villagers preparing desserts on site and browse the stalls with the vendors, who are happy to let you taste them. To understand the ingredients, you'll need to speak Thai or come with a guide to translate. Many of the vendors wear traditional clothing, which adds extra charm to the visit.