Floating Markets in Thailand

0: Wat Takien Floating Market, Nonthaburi

1: Sai Noi Floating Market

2: Wat Saeng Siritham Floating Market, Nonthaburi

3: Taling Chan Floating Market, Bangkok

4: Khlong Latmayom Floating Market, Bangkok

5: Wat Sapan Floating Market

6: Wat Nimmanoradee Floating Market

7: Kwan Riam Floating Market

8: Mahanakorn Suvarnabhumi Floating Market

9: Bang Nampheung Floating Market, Samut Prakan

10: Bang Phli Riverside Market

11: Klong Suan 100 Year Market

12: Amphawa Floating Market

I think the Thai favourite for a market is Amphawa Floating Market in Samut Songkram. I first went here about five years ago. It was popular and crowded back then, but mainly with Thai tourists. Hardly any foreigners. But that, of course has changed as word has spread on the Internet. I like the place. There is a mixture of riverside market and floating market like you can see in this picture. It is also a good place for a homestay. There are boat tours too [MORE].

13: Bang Noi Floating Market

Another old market, a little further north on the Maeklong river, is Bang Nok Kwaek Market in Samut Songkhram Province. Although it doesn’t have the hustle and bustle of its younger cousin at Amphawa, it certainly makes up for it with its old time charm and friendly shopkeepers. If you want to experience an old Thai riverside market without the crowds then its worth spending an hour or so here. Boat tours are also available [MORE].

14: Bang Nok Kwaek Floating Market

15: Tha Kha Floating Market

I think probably the best market I have been to is Tha Kha Floating Market in Samut Songkhram. Of all the so-called floating markets out there, this one has mant boat vendors selling to local people. It is much like Damnoen Saduak but there are hardly any foreign tourists here. This is because it is not so easy to get to and is not on many tour routes. I also joined a very cheap boat tour from here that was really enjoyable [MORE].

16: Damnoen Saduak Floating Market

17: Ayothaya Floating Market

18: Ayutthaya Floating Market and Theatre

Watch a Thai drama acted out on the surface of a pond while you eat a meal. Full story at thai-blogs.com.

19: Krung Kao Floating Market

20: Don Wai Riverside Market

One of my favourite markets for food is Don Wai Floating Market in Nakhon Pathom. Although they label it this way, I would much prefer to translate it as Riverside Market. You don’t have the boat vendors like what we imagine floating markets in Thailand should have. However, this doesn’t worry the Thai people. After all, it is too hot in the sun if there aren’t any shelters. From here you can also join a boat tour of the local river [MORE].

21: Wat Lampaya Floating Market

22: Pattaya Floating Market

23: Bang Khla Floating Market, Chachoengsao

24: Rangsit Floating Market, Pathum Thani

25: Nakhon Nueang Khet Floating Market

26: Wat Yai Sawangarom Riverside Market