Bangkok’s Floating Markets
Bangkok’s floating markets are well known. Vendors set up shop on boats along the city’s network of waterways to market their goods, which range from fruits and vegetables to trinkets, clothes, and food. These vibrant and busy river markets are an excellent way to discover Bangkok’s more traditional side and generally follow the crowd.
Amphawa Floating Market
This charming floating market, one of the oldest in Bangkok, is situated on the Mae Klong River. Amphawa is known for its delicious seafood dishes, so take a seat in one of the many shophouses that line the river. Looking for something a little extra? This Amphawa Floating & Maeklong Railway Market Day Tour combines rivers and rails.
Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
This fantastic floating market is in Ratchaburi, about 90 minutes’ drive from the heart of Bangkok. You can find crowded waterways here where traders offer everything from noodles and fruit to artwork and exotic animals. This half-day tour combines market shopping with a longtail boat ride, a trip to the Grand Palace, and other activities.
Taling Chan Floating Market
Taling Chan Floating Market is a vibrant and picturesque stop just off the beaten path that is known for its plants, food, and traditional Thai massages. It is situated in Krung Thep Maha Nakhon on Bangkok’s Chim Phli Road. A wonderful spot to unwind and observe daily life.
Bang Nam Pheung Floating Market
Bang Nam Pheung floating market is one of the smallest and closest to central Bangkok – only about 20 km away. But the most immediate doesn’t mean the most accessible, and a taxi might be the only way to get there. Despite its modest size, the market has a fascinating choice of food to sample and a lovely location in ‘The Lung of Bangkok’: a relatively untouched sanctuary of nature protected by a curve in the river.
Tha Kha Floating Market
The smaller brother of the nearby Damneon Saduak market is the Tha Kha Floating Market. Its modest size and local atmosphere are likely to remain because it draws a much smaller number of tourists and is shielded from overdevelopment by a canopy of natural surroundings.
Many elderly Thais are selling fruit, vegetables, local food, and mouthwatering sweets at the market in their rowboats. The locals of Tha Kha are the main purchasers here (also in ships). There are typically not many tourists in the area, and everyone seems to know each other very well.
