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Talat

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Pronunciation

ta-laat

Thai script

ตลาด

Meaning

Market. Combined: 'talat nat' = scheduled/periodic market, 'talat nam' = floating market.

When to use it

Reading signs and asking where the market is: 'Talat yoo tee nai?' (Where is the market?).

Summary

Talat is the Thai word for market - you will see it on every market sign on Samui.

Details

Talat is the Thai word for market - you will see it on every market sign on Samui.

Local tips

  • Talat = market; every town on Samui has one

Frequently asked questions

What does talat mean?

'Market' (ตลาด). You will see it on signs all over Samui.

Sources

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