Saturday 14 August 2010

Bophud Fisherman's Village Walking Street

Bophud Fisherman's Village Walking Street

Every Friday evening Bophud's Fisherman's Village turns into a very popular Walking Street. If Plenty of things are on sale, being in Thailand it's mainly food but also plenty of different clothing, partly second hand, partly cheap bargains and plenty of other things are on sale as well.

If I remember correctly, Nathon started this but Fisherman Village took over the plan and made it a very successful re-occurring event in it's 2 streets.

Get there early but even than, parking will be a bit of a problem so be prepared to walk a few hundred meters to the entrance. Once there, the atmosphere is very laid back and at various points you can sit, kick back and have a drink or two and a bite to eat.

Thai food is all over the place, no surprise there but also one or two of the more expensive restaurants join in and offer tastes off their menu for a decent price. The picture above has Khao Gliap, Thai sweets on offer, as fresh as they can be made straight on the spot.

Some areas have music or other forms of entertainment, like the kids above who perform a classic Thai dance all dressed up and ready to go!

When in Thailand do as the Thais and that involves lots of Thai food! Here's a stand offering Ho Mok Pla ห่อหมกปลา and various other Ho Moks. A real treat and a nice variation on your daily Pad Thai! The nice thing that I liked about this Walking Street is the variety of freshly made food and plenty of local things to be had as well.

Well worth a visit, each Friday! Apparently Lamai also has a Walking Street event each week but I'm not sure on what day of the week that is scheduled.

Camille

8 comments:

Anonymous said...

This looks to be great fun.
Ho Moc is my favourite too.
Thanks for a delicious post.

All the best, Boonsong

Camille said...

Hi Boonsong,

Ho Mok is great indeed, once on Samui you may enjoy an evening here!

Anonymous said...

You never know....
Take care.

Camille said...

Would be great to explore together!

Connie said...

Hi Camille, Lamai's walking street is every sunday.
There are plenty of stalls, music etc
You have to go early because its very busy.
Bey bey Connie

Camille said...

Hi Connie,

Thanks for the information, I figured the schedule out now; Friday - Fisherman Village/Bophud, Saturday - Nathon and Sunday - Lamai.

Miranda said...

Hi i would like to know if you had a contact number for walking street. I
would like to rent a stall there and cant find a telephone number for
information. Please let me know thanks so much

Camille said...

Hi Miranda,

Right now I wouldn't know but give me a few days and my wife will try to find out for you.