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Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
Details:
- Operating hours: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM daily
Address: Tambon Damnoen Saduak, Amphoe Damnoen Saduak, Chang Wat Ratchaburi, Thailand
- Transportation: Tourists in Bangkok can take a taxi from their hotel to Bangkok Southern Bus Terminal (Sai Tai Mai Station) and buy bus tickets directly to the market. The journey takes about 1.5 hours, with buses departing every 30 minutes. Upon arrival at the terminal, you can book a boat tour for approximately 2,000 baht per boat (for 6 people).
Damneon Saduak is Thailand's oldest floating market, located 105km southwest of Bangkok. It's a bustling market with a wide variety of goods. Unlike other floating markets, Damneon Saduak doesn't operate on a river but rather on the intricate network of canals in Ratchaburi province. Visitors can take boat trips to explore the waterways and enjoy local snacks and specialties.
Amphawa Floating Market
Details:
- Operating hours: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM, Friday to Sunday.
Address: Amphawa, Samut Songkhram, Thailand.
- How to get there: Go to BTS Victory Monument, find the minivan ticket booth that goes directly to the floating market (the ticket booth will have a sign that says "Amphawa Bus Station"). There is a minivan every hour, and the journey takes about 2 hours.
Located about 50km from the center of Bangkok, this small village has existed since the mid-13th century. The Amphawa floating market is also well-known to many tourists, second only to Damnoen Saduak. Although not very large, Amphawa impresses with its traditional Thai charm. It has become a popular weekend gathering place for locals. Bangkok tourists will surely be attracted by the food stalls stretching from the riverbank to the surrounding streets. The most nổi bật dish here is grilled seafood on wooden boats moored around the bridge. The atmosphere at the market is particularly bustling from noon until late evening.
Taling Chan Floating Market
Details:
- Operating hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, only on weekends (Saturday and Sunday).
Address: 324 Chakphra Rd, Bangkok, Thailand
- Getting there: The most convenient and fastest way to get around is by taxi or tuk-tuk. At Center World or Siam Center, you can take bus number 79, which runs every 15 minutes.
Taling Chan is also one of the floating markets closest to the center of Bangkok (about 12km). While not as bustling and crowded as Amphawa and Damneon Saduak, the goods and food are just as diverse, and the prices are very reasonable. In particular, Taling Chan's appeal to Bangkok tourists stems from its rustic charm, with wooden boats overflowing with fruit and typical Thai dishes.
Khlong Lat Mayom Floating Market
Details:
- Operating hours: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM, only on weekends (Saturday and Sunday).
Address: 15 30/1 Bang Ramat Rd, Bang Ramat, Taling Chan, Bangkok, Thailand
- Getting there: Since this place is quite close to Tailing Chan floating market, the most convenient and quickest way to get there is by taxi or tuk-tuk. If you are coming from Center World or Siam Center, you can take bus number 79.
Located about 20km from the city center, near Tailing Chan Market, this market, although not frequented by boats and mostly situated on land, is sure to attract Bangkok tourists with its abundance of tropical fruits, often much larger than typical produce.
Bang Nam Pheung Floating Market
Details:
- Operating hours: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM, only on weekends (Saturday and Sunday).
Address: Tambon Bang Nam Phueng, Amphoe Phra Pradaeng, Chang Wat Samut Prakan, Thailand
- Getting there: There is no public transportation from central Bangkok to the market, including buses and the BTS (Bangkok Express). You can take a taxi or motorbike to the market. The journey takes about 40 minutes.
Located just 20km from the city center, this market is considered the smallest of the floating markets in the capital. Getting here is quite difficult for tourists without their own transportation. This is why it hasn't been heavily commercialized, resulting in a quieter atmosphere compared to many other markets. Visitors can enjoy food by the river or stroll along the path to admire the evening scenery.
