Change You Can Taste

Remember my first experience at the Tha Thom morning market? I documented the dimly lit, early morning, culturally awkward adventure in an earlier blog post.

But now, newly developed in our little town is a market with vendors open all day long. In some ways it feels like a 'Super Store' has come to town. The options still aren't huge, by any means, and yes, much of the produce is damaged after the long bumpy trip, but we are so thankful to be able to walk down the road and buy what we need at any time of the day: cucumbers, tomatoes,.. etc. Even fish and cleaned chickens!

Bustling Day Market

Development has it's pro's and con's in every circumstance, but improved transportation, increased population, higher demand, increased volume of travelers, dam construction and workers, all have brought the need for more food, available all the time. We are enjoying the new flavor and convenience this change has brought to our lives.