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JJ Night Market is the VIBE
JJ Night Market is the VIBE
11 November 2024—It was a beautiful Monday afternoon in Kanchanaburi. After my first day at DSKRU, we went to JJ Night Market with Teacher Gray and the buddies. I was thrilled to explore the market and spend money on Thai food.
2ed5d0bf8589430ebf3f6aa80dd5b46c.MOVSure enough, the moment we arrived, we were greeted by rows of food stalls offering a wide variety of Thai cuisine. Among the delicious street food that looked aroi (delicious), what truly caught our attention were the fried insects and larvae. At first, we were hesitant, but eventually, we mustered the courage to give them a try.
We decided to try the fried larvae, which, if my memory serves me right, tasted like salty mashed potatoes. Honestly, it was surprisingly delicious, but I couldn’t finish mine—just the thought of it being an insect was too much for me. We continued roaming around JJ Night Market and explored other things we could buy. We visited the clothing section, which featured beautiful elephant-print pants that immediately caught our attention. We also searched for thrift clothes, but unfortunately, the stores selling them weren’t open on the day we visited.
While exploring the market, we bumped into Teacher Gray’s son, Dominic, and her husband, Dan. Dominic was such an energetic young lad—his rosy cheeks and bright smile instantly melted our hearts. Dan matched Dominic’s energy perfectly; the resemblance between them was undeniable—no DNA test needed!
We kept exploring and indulging in Thai food left and right. My favorite was the flavored fried chicken, which cost only 10 Baht each. I also enjoyed the fries, which were just 20 Baht. Most of the food in the night market was spicy, but that didn’t stop me—I couldn’t resist the temptation to try everything. Thai food is truly a worthwhile investment when traveling in Thailand. Each dish is packed with rich, bold flavors that you’ll surely find yourself craving long after the trip.
IMG_8141.MOVcopy_09B3D76A-5D61-496D-9893-225D6D667FC1.MOVI love the vibe of JJ Night Market—it’s the place to be in Kanchanaburi. It’s one of my favorite spots because it’s super chill yet lively, packed with food, and oozing with culture. It’s the perfect place to unwind, explore, and just soak in the night life kind of vibes. The market is buzzing with a mix of people, from locals to foreigners. As a foreigner myself, I definitely felt like I was part of something vibrant and authentic—it’s a vibe you can’t help but love. JJ Night Market is just… thee VIBE.
pool party (pool party??!!)
pool party (pool party??!!)
12 November 2024—After a tiring yet fulfilling day, we and our buddies decided to try the KRU swimming pool. Because honestly, what better way to remove tiredness than to move even more by swimming, right?
With the Gogo bike, we all went to the KRU swimming pool, which is just right beside the DSKRU field. We had to register and pay 20 Baht each to use the pool. They also have swimming attires for men and women available for rent. There are 2 swimming pools inside—one is bigger and deeper than the other one. Facing the pool are the beautiful mountains of Kanchanaburi just right across the road.
We were the only ones in the pool, aside from three men who were looking after it. The water was freezing cold, and men weren’t allowed to wear shirts—lucky me! But that didn’t stop us from having a great time. While I know how to swim, I can’t stay afloat for long, so I stuck to the shallower pool. We had so much fun playing around and taking pictures, laughing the entire time. Unfortunately, we arrived just before closing, so we didn’t get to stay long.
After all that swimming, I suddenly felt starving, so we decided to have dinner together. We dined at the restaurant in front of KRU, which serves delicious Khao Moo Deng (Thai red pork with rice). The place had a cozy, homey vibe, and the prices were very student-friendly. Once we had enjoyed our hearty meal, we headed back to the dorm.
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At the dorm, View surprised us with gifts. She gave each of us a stuffed toy that was hugely popular in Thailand at the time—and they weren’t cheap! Each of us received a box, and without knowing which variety was inside, we eagerly opened them. We were greeted with our own little “babies,” and the excitement in the room was priceless. I got the moose one, which I named “Wayu” वायु (vāyu, “wind”) as suggested by a teacher at DSKRU.
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