Thailand has remarkable floating markets. The water transportation is through rivers and canals. After a confirmed flight, it is time to book a floating market bangkok.
Find a real local-style floating market not built for tourists. Amphawa, Damnoen Saduak is an example of it. The Bang Nam Phueng Floating Market is located in the place. Foodie travelers will browse the local Thai street foods and snacks. It is worth visiting here as you can find a real taste of local culture. You will know what it means after exploring the Bang Nam Phueng Floating Market.
A guide to Bangkok’s floating markets
Tha Kha Floating Market
The Kha Floating Market is a perfect example of a traditional floating market. The small floating market has operated for a long time. It is open on the weekends, which makes it easy to schedule a visit. This floating market is a morning market. So, you must schedule your visit.
Tha Kha Floating Market is located in a rural area where pomelo fruit farms and coconut palm plantations are the main crops. The floating market is smaller than Amphawa and Damnoen Saduak floating markets, but it is very much a local community market. Regular visitors buy fresh hot food.
The highlight of this floating market is the elderly women vendors cooking hot food in their small rowboats. This food is prepared for the visitors buying it. The floating market is small in size, but there is a range of delicious dishes to buy.
Visitors can sit and eat in the boats where boat sellers have set up stalls on the shore. This is a memorable experience for tourists. The rowboat is a more relaxing experience to have a tour in the green canals with local farmland and house views. The boat ride includes a stop at the small coconut palm sugar farm before going back to the Tha Kha floating market.
Bang Nam Pheung floating market
The Bang Nam Phueng Floating Market is covered from the sunlight. You do not have to fear getting hot and sweaty here. This floating market is the perfect spot for those who do not want to feel the heat of the sun. What you will find inside the floating market is a maze of:
- food carts
- clothing stores
- local goods
Bang Nam Phueng has many entrances. So, you need to have a tourist guide to not get lost within the floating market. The main entrance shows the market’s name in lively colors with a few images of cartoon bees. It is where the floating market got its name.
Bang Nam Phueng means “Place of Honey”. The story goes that the area is full of swarms of bees producing honey. Exploring the outer areas from the main entrance, you can find shops selling plants, such as:
- flowers
- cacti
- seeds for vegetables
The plants are cheap too. You can buy a potted cactus for as little as 20 THB. Those who like gardening will not be disappointed by the selection of greenery offered at Bang Nam Phueng Floating Market.
FAQs
Why do most people visit Bang Nam Phueng Floating Market?
The food is the real meat and bones of the Bang Nam Phueng Floating market. Eating is the main reason that people go to floating markets.
How do I get to Tha Kha floating market?
It is about an hour’s drive from Bangkok city centre to Tha Kha. There are transportation options when traveling to Tha Kha, such as:
- train
- bus or minivan
How do I get to Bang Nam Phueng floating market?
Bang Nam Phueng is difficult to get to via public transport. There are only 2 options:
- Taxi or Grab