Hua Dong Market · Laplae Morning Market
Laplae's fruit market · Seasonal food, fresh produce & souvenirs
Want to soak up local life and shop for fresh produce and souvenirs in earnest? Don't miss Hua Dong Market — Laplae's fruit market and a local morning market that's especially lively during fruit season. This article covers what's at Hua Dong Market, the liveliest times to go, and what to buy at the Laplae morning market.
What You'll Find at Hua Dong & the Laplae Morning Market
Hua Dong Market is Laplae's famous fruit market — the hub for durian and local fruit that travellers love to stop by, about 8 kilometres from Hua Dum Resort. The draw is tasting and comparing fruit from several sellers in one place, all fresh from nearby orchards. It runs mainly in the morning.
Hua Dong Market is liveliest during fruit season. Long-Lin Laplae durian comes around May–Jul (peaking in June), followed by langsat and longkong around Aug–Sep. In these two windows the market fills with Uttaradit's GI fruits to buy fresh. Out of season there's still processed fruit such as durian paste and other souvenirs to take home.
Besides Hua Dong Market, Laplae town has a local morning market selling native street food, fresh produce, vegetables, fruit and souvenirs, with the laid-back feel of a small-town community. It's perfect for an early start to sample khao phan phak and mee phan and pick up fresh ingredients. Stall hours vary, so go in the morning for the fullest, freshest selection.
From the resort
Hua Dong Market ~8 km
Known for
Fresh fruit · street food · souvenirs
Busiest during
Fruit season May–Sep
Best time
Mornings, when everything's fresh
Touring Hua Dong & the Laplae Morning Market: What to Buy
Long-Lin Laplae durian (May–Jul)
Hua Dong Market is the spot to taste and compare GI Long and Lin durian from several sellers in one place, fresh from nearby orchards, peaking in June. Read about the difference between the varieties in our "Long vs Lin Laplae" article.
Langsat & longkong (Aug–Sep)
When durian wraps up, the market buzzes with langsat and longkong, Uttaradit's GI fruits — golden clusters that are sweet and juicy, available fresh from the source. Read on in our "Langsat & Longkong" article.
Morning-market food and fresh produce
The Laplae morning market has khao phan phak, mee phan, khao kaep, local sweets, vegetables and fresh produce to sample and buy, all with a community feel. Read the standout dishes in our "Laplae Khao Phan Phak & Mee Phan" article.
Souvenirs and processed fruit
Durian paste, fruit paste, bagged khao kaep and native souvenirs are available even out of fruit season — easy to take home. Read on in our "Laplae Souvenirs" article.
Tips for shopping the market well
Go in the morning for the freshest produce and the widest choice. In fruit season, taste before you buy and compare several sellers. Stall hours vary, so allow time to stroll without rushing.
Walk Hua Dong Market, Shop Fresh, Then Stay at Hua Dum Resort
Hua Dong Market is about 8 km from Hua Dum Resort — rise early to walk the market, taste the fruit and local food, then come back to relax in Laplae. Rooms from ฿450–600. Book ahead via LINE or call 099-5029339.