Thailand Guide

Village Morning Market in Khao Sok ตลาดเช้าเขาสก

The Khao Sok village morning market is known for rice soup and southern curry over rice. It fits a 06:30 to 09:00 breakfast at 40 to 80 THB, before the restaurant strip wakes up.

Khao Sok40 to 80 THBkhao kaeng Thai food hub
Village Morning Market in Khao Sok

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Thaiข้าวแกง · khao kaeng
Price40 to 80 THB
RoomHighway 401 village centre
Clock06:30 to 09:00

What it tastes like

  • Khao tom, grilled corn, fruit, and coconut-heavy southern curries. The heat is often above a Bangkok lunch curry.

How to order it

  • Thai name: khao kaeng (ข้าวแกง).
  • Say: Khor khao kaeng, pet nit noi, khrap/kha.
  • Go before 09:00. The pots are a breakfast, not a dinner.

Typical price

  • 2026 cash: 40 to 80 THB.

Where to try it

  • Khao Sok village morning market, Village centre, Highway 401, Khao Sok, Surat Thani 84250. 06:30 to 09:00. 40 to 80 THB. Restaurant menus on the same road cost more and open later.

Spice level and diet

  • Heat: Southern hot is common. Say pet nit noi.
  • Diet: Pork and fish curries are usual. Ask which pot is vegetable.

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Common questions

Is there a night market with published hours?
The cooked-food clock published for the village centre is this morning market, 06:30 to 09:00.
How much?
A breakfast from the pots is often 40 to 80 THB.