Asia's Fascinating Wet Markets | BANGKOK Khlong Toei

A wet market (also called a public market or a traditional market) is a marketplace selling fresh meat, fish, produce, and other perishable goods as distinguished from "dry markets" that sell durable goods such as fabric and electronics. Not all wet markets sell live animals, but the term wet market is sometimes used to signify a live animal market in which vendors slaughter animals upon customer purchase,] such as is done with poultry in Hong Kong. Wet markets are common in many parts of the world, notably in China, Southeast Asia, and South Asia. These include a wide variety of markets, such as farmers' markets, fish markets, and/or wildlife markets. They often play critical roles in urban food security due to factors of pricing, the freshness of food, social interaction, and local cultures. In today's video, we are at the Khlong Toei Market in Bangkok. Klong Toey is a very 'fresh' market, offering low prices on raw meat, seafood, farm produce, and a few other items (clothing, kitchenware, etc). A small, hidden village deep within the Bangkok concrete jungle, this extensive market seems to have a life of its own. Quaintly tucked away within a grimy city block and practically unnoticeable from busy Rama IV Road, a pleasantly unexpected, laid-back environment lies within. =========================================== Subscribe for bangkokandmore: https://goo.gl/ixAIuR =========================================== Location on Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/dvsgbB6oWFs8DEa1A #bangkokandmore