Or Tor Kor Market ranked fourth among world’s best fresh markets
Bangkok’s Or Tor Kor Market, well-known for its premium fresh fruit, vegetables and foods, has been selected by CNN as one of the world’s 10 best fresh markets.
CNN said the Or Tor Kor Market, which was ranked fourth, is packed with perfect produce and is full of exotic fruits and vegetables that are unique to Thailand, as well as imported specialties from around Asia.
The Or Tor Kor Market, near the famous Chatuchak Weekend Market, was also cited for being well lit, allowing buyers to easily shop for seafood, sweets and cooked foods.
The market also offers a wide selection of prepared curry pastes and spices to take back home, and a food court filled with Thai specialties, CNN said.
CNN selected La Boqueria Market in Barcelona, Spain, as the best fresh market, followed by Tsukiji Fish Market in Tokyo, and Union Square Farmer’s Market in New York City.
St Lawrence Market in Toronto, Canada was fifth; followed by Borough Market in London; Kreta Ayer Wet Market in Singapore; Lancaster Central Market in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, US; the Marché Provencal in Antibes, France; and Kowloon City Wet Market, Hong Kong.