Hey Everyone,
Once again, my apologies for the Late Post!
Visiting the Khlong Hae Floating Market here in Hat Yai was really quite a Sight. ❤️ This is My First Time visiting an Authentic Thai-Styled Floating Market and it really is Very Beautiful. ❤️ Truly a Unique and Quintessential Thailand Experience. ❤️
According to Wikipedia, this is the First and Only Floating Market in Southern Thailand. ๐ถ
I have never visited the More Famous "Damnoen Saduak Floating Market" in Bangkok
so I have no reference to compare but I definitely still enjoyed my time here. ๐
If you've never visited one before, I'd describe a Floating Market as basically a Pasar Malam on Sampan Boats. ๐
Friendly Vendors sit in Boats and sell Very Pasar Malam Type of Foods and Beverages to Visitors.
Admittedly, it did felt a Tad Touristy, but even for a First Timer visiting for the First Time, I thought it was still ok and Prices were still Very Reasonable. ๐ Check out this Adorable Thai Tea I bought served in a Real Bamboo garnished with an Adorable Real Orchid Flower. I saw a couple of people holding this so I thought I'd give it a try. ๐ท
The Drink itself cost THB25 (S$1.00) which I feel is more than Fair for the Asking Price. So yes, the Place may be Touristy, but I feel Prices are also not like obviously out to Chop Carrot lah. ๐ No idea why some Google Reviewers were complaining so much. Price of S$1.00 ็ปไธ่ตท meh? ๐ You get a Free Bamboo "Cup" as a Souvenir too. I certainly have no issues supporting the Friendly Adorable Lady who sold this. ๐
I even got the chance to catch some Graceful ๆณฐๅฝๅงๅง wearing Traditional Thai "Siwalai" Dress performing.
I think they were there for some sort of Traditional Dance Event. ๐๐๐
If you are interested, the Thai Country Song they are dancing to is:
เนเธชีเธขเธเธเธฒเธเธชเธฒเธงเธฅเธฒเธง (Voice of a Lao Girl) by เธเธ เธเธฃเธเธเธฒ (Ms Nok Pornpana)
Hahaha I knew these only because of a Youtube Copyright Claim.
I guess this is one of the few times where a Copyright Claim is actually useful to learn the name of the Song. ๐
The Breathtaking Views of the Floating Market accentuated with some Beautiful Thai Songs in the Background ๐ต๐ถ was indeed quite a Magical Experience that I can't wait to share with y'all in the Future! ❤️ Touristy or not, personally I feel this Place really brings out a Very Natural Beauty of Thailand and should not be missed if you visit Hat Yai! ❤️
Alright anyway without further ado, lets get into the Culinary Highlights! ๐
This place was Very Popular on a Friday Evening at 7.30pm. ๐ณ
Not Surprising given that its located relatively near to the Floating Market itself.
Honestly I wouldn't call this Super Amazing. Quality wasn't 100% Fresh, but also wasn't 100% Trash. ๐ค
Very Standard BBQ type of Quality. I especially liked their Decently Fresh Salt-Encrusted ็ซ็ค Whole Siakap Fish. ๐ฅ๐
Its the Final Price of THB307.97 (S$12.00) that really hits the spot for me as again, is More than Fair to ask for a Unlimited Servings Buffet ๅๅฐ้ฅฑ featuring Unlimited Whole Siakap Fish like this. ๐
Krua Pa-Yad (Hat Yai) เธเธฃัเธงเธเธฐ-เธซเธขัเธ
Perhaps one of the Most Famous Restaurant Franchise? in Thailand, I always see this Particular Place being listed as a Must-Visit when going to Thailand and they have a Branch here in Hat Yai. ๐ค
This Franchise is so Famous, that even with a Language Barrier going on, as soon as I mentioned the name "Krua Pa-Yad", EVERY Grab Driver immediately knows where I'm talking and seemingly agree that this is good. ๐ Wow. Indeed really Popular with the Locals, although not Full House on a Weekday, Customers kept streaming in Non-Stop I reckon this Place would probably easily ็ๆปก on Weekends. ๐
Ordered some of their Recommended Signatures and as soon as I tasted them I immediately understand why its so Popular. ไธๅฅ่ฏ: Fresh (and Good Culinary Skills too.) ๐
No Joke, Seafood in Hat Yai so far has not been disappointing and I can totally understand why Many People come visit. ๐
The Seafood Quality here are so Fresh! ๐
In addition to being Fresh, the Culinary Effort and Skill of this Place made me Applaud. ๐ It was Especially a Real Privilege to come to Thailand to taste True Authentic Thai Tom Yum Soup. The Thais have Mastered the Art of Sourness so completely, that it almost seems like an Art here. ❤️ Even a Simple Side Salad of Cucumber and Onions is made with such Finesse. Amazing. ๐
Culinarily, this Place was really Very Impressive for me and I totally understand why its so Famous.
I've read that Queues form Really Fast, so do Plan Ahead and come early for this. ๐
Alright and here are a Couple of More Places I visited and a Sneak Peak of the Other Dishes I ate! ๐
Khlong Hae Floating Market
Google Map Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/pv85aNQErPsqK7G4A
Krua Pa-Yad (Hat Yai) เธเธฃัเธงเธเธฐ-เธซเธขัเธ
Google Map Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/FMqn7GD5PsUkgExa7
Khlong Hae Buffet Seafood (Halal)
Google Map Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/VvmE36tvHLqtDzbf7
Say Grill Premium Buffet
Google Map Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Urev7Zpbb7YHpoAH8
Cafe Amazon
(Multiple Locations all over Thailand Hat Yai)
Starbucks Thailand
(Multiple Locations all over Thailand Hat Yai)
KFC Thailand
(Multiple Locations all over Thailand Hat Yai)
Dairy Queen Thailand
(Multiple Locations all over Thailand Hat Yai)
Hahaha I know I shouldn't eat this due to my Condition. ๐ง๐ But this is a Famous American Franchise that I always come across on Social Media. And since its Not Available in Singapore and Malaysia, I thought I might as well give it a try. ๐
Alright, this ends this Thailand Hat Yai Preview Post. ๐
Stay Tuned for my Next Scheduled Post on Tuesday 25-August where we will continue with More Thailand Hat Yai Previews! ๐ Khop Khun Krub! Aroi Mak Mak! ๐
Hi Ryan, shiok lor enjoy makan makan. hihihi... $1.00 drink get free bamboo cup where to find in Msia and Spore, consider super cheap liao. Seafood is cheap there unlike JB price hike like we are so rich. hahaha....School holiday and long weekend go Hat Yai also see Msian and Sporean here and there.
ReplyDeleteBut the Nov 2025 severe flood also cause alot of damage and losses, those small business don't think they recover. Want go Hat Yai better not go end of the year incase sudden heavy storm and flood then stuck there few days or weeks cannot come back.
Ya lor I even saw some people bought Clay Pot Cups of Doraemon ๅฐๅฎๅฝ which was so Adorable! ♥️ Khlong Hae Floating Market is indeed a Tad Touristy, but I still feel its worth to visit at least once. ๐ If want to see a Thai Floating Market, no need to go all the way to Bangkok to see that Famous One. ๐
ReplyDeleteOh yes, Seafood was not only Affordable, but Really Fresh. ♥️ In all the Buffets Mookatas I visited, really is ๅ Seafood ๅๅฐๅ. ๐ Hahaha seriously, if go to Hat Yai but don't eat Seafood, then might as well not go Hat Yai at all. ๐
As for the Nov 2025 Floods, indeed it was devastating as I saw in the News Outlets. ๐ Now in August 2026 though, Everything seems to have recovered very nicely. ๐ I explored on Foot walking everywhere ๐ถ literally exploring the City and its recovered so well, that I don't even see any traces of Flood Damage. ๐ I do hope it won't happen again though in the next rainy season. ๐