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Pak Chong Night Market in Khao Yai ตลาดไนท์ปากช่อง

Pak Chong Night Market is known for Isan snacks in the town centre, a short walk from the railway station. It fits dinner after Khao Yai, daily from 17:00 to 22:00.

Khao Yai80 to 150 THB a person; skewers about 10 THBmu ping Thai food hub
Pak Chong Night Market in Khao Yai

Photo: シャムネコ (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Thaiหมูปิ้ง · mu ping
Price80 to 150 THB a person; skewers about 10 THB
RoomPak Chong Night Market
Clock17:00 to 22:00

What it tastes like

  • Grilled pork, som tum, noodles, and fruit. Eat as you walk. Seating is limited.

How to order it

  • Thai name: mu ping (หมูปิ้ง).
  • Say: Khor mu ping, sam mai, khrap/kha.
  • Bring cash. Many stalls do not take cards.

Typical price

  • 2026 cash: 80 to 150 THB a person; skewers about 10 THB.

Where to try it

  • Pak Chong Night Market, Town centre, near Pak Chong railway station, Nakhon Ratchasima 30130. 17:00 to 22:00. 80 to 150 THB a person. The park gate is a 20 to 30 minute drive. This market is the town dinner, not a trail lunch.

Spice level and diet

  • Heat: Som tum is the hot plate. Say pet nit noi.
  • Diet: Pork skewers are the default. Som tum Thai is the first salad.

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Common questions

Which days?
Daily, 17:00 to 22:00.
Resort prices?
No. Thanarat Road cafes charge more. This is the town market.