Where To Find The Tastiest Edible Insects In Bangkok

In Bangkok, seeing people eating bugs is as normal as seeing a kid eating an ice cream cone. No one bats an eyelid as a herd of Thais walks down a soi (street), hands deep in a plastic baggy filled with crickets. While visitors of Thailand might see eating a bug as an opportune moment to take a Snapchat video to share with their friends back home, these bugs are viewed entirely different by those who live here. It is nothing more than a delicious snack. With that in mind, eating a bug is a must-do activity while traveling in Thailand. Read on for a list of the best places to find edible insects on the streets of Bangkok.

1. Talad Rod Fai

Market, Thai

You never know what you are going to find at Bangkok’s first train market, Talad Rod Fai. From antique cars to secondhand clothing, you are always in for a surprise when meandering through this market’s seemingly endless number of stalls. The biggest surprise of all might be the bug vendor. Business is booming, and you will have to weave your way through paying customers to get a photo. The later you get to this market, the more sold out these carts will be. These vendors are different than those selling on Khao San Road because they are not catered to tourists. Instead, they sell bugs in small containers, for hungry Thais to take home with them and snack on later. To get to this market, take the BTS Skytrain to station On Nut. From there, you will have to take a taxi. Tell them to go to Seacon Square Shopping Mall or Talad Rod Fai. You can also take a motorbike taxi. This market is open from Thursday to Sunday, and the best time to come is anytime after 5pm.