Walking Street
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Pronunciation
(English words used as-is)
Meaning
An evening street market closed to traffic - English term used in Thailand itself. Samui's famous one is Fisherman's Village, Fridays.
When to use it
Asking about night markets: 'walking street' is understood everywhere (Fisherman's Village Friday, Maenam Thursday, Nathon Saturday).
Summary
'Walking street' is the Thai-English term for a pedestrianised night-market street. Thai script omitted - it is an English loanword in Thailand.
Details
'Walking street' is the Thai-English term for a pedestrianised night-market street. Thai script omitted - it is an English loanword in Thailand.
Local tips
- Weekly walking streets: Bophut Fri, Maenam Thu, Nathon Sat
Frequently asked questions
What is a walking street in Thailand?
A street closed to traffic for an evening market with food and stalls - for example Fisherman's Village every Friday on Samui. The term is English, used as-is in Thailand.
Sources
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