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White Temple Day Khao Soi in Chiang Rai อาหารวันวัดร่องขุ่น

A White Temple day is known for the temple, not a food court. It fits travelers who eat khao soi in town first, 50 to 80 THB, and keep the night bazaar for after 18:00.

Chiang Rai50 to 80 THBkhao soi Thai food hub
White Temple Day Khao Soi in Chiang Rai

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Thaiข้าวซอย · khao soi
Price50 to 80 THB
RoomTown before the van
ClockPhor Jai to 15:00

What it tastes like

  • Town bowls and sticks. Temple-gate snacks are not the meal.

How to order it

  • Thai name: khao soi (ข้าวซอย).
  • Say: Khor khao soi kai, khrap/kha.
  • Eat before the van or after you are back. Do not plan the bowl at 16:00.

Typical price

  • 2026 cash: 50 to 80 THB.

Where to try it

  • Khao Soi Phor Jai before the temple, 358/10 Banphaprakan Rd, Chiang Rai 57000. 08:00 to 15:00. 50 to 80 THB. Night sticks are 15 to 25 THB if you return after 18:00.

Spice level and diet

  • Heat: Medium.
  • Diet: Chicken khao soi is the easy order.

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Common questions

Eat at the temple?
Eat in town. Phor Jai closes at 15:00.
Back late?
Night bazaar grills run 18:00 to 22:30.