This is the 757th most frequent Thai word.
market
A place where goods and services are bought and sold.
In this sentence, 'ตลาด' refers to a physical marketplace where goods are sold, which is a common usage of the word.
ฉันไปตลาดเพื่อซื้อผักและผลไม้
I went to the market to buy vegetables and fruits
Here, 'ตลาด' is part of 'ตลาดหุ้น', referring to the stock market, an abstract concept of trade and commerce.
ตลาดหุ้นปรับตัวเพิ่มขึ้นเล็กน้อยในวันนี้
The stock market slightly increased today
In this sentence, 'ตลาดน้ำ' translates to 'floating market', a specific type of market that is cultural and regional.