Thailand is famous for strong reliance on its inland waterways for commerce and business related purpose. The country has large number of markets and shopping opportunities which attract businessmen and people from around the world. There are different types of markets in Thailand. Unlike the usual markets, you will find here is a unique floating market which is famous all over the world.
Some of the famous markets of the country are Khlong Lat Mayom (a floating Market), Maeklong Markets and Nights Flowers Market. The other famous floating markets are Bang Khu Wiang, Damnoen Saduak, Taling Chan and Tha Kha.
Khlong Lat Mayom Market is a riverside market in Bangkok. Book
flights to Thailand and visit Bangkok. From Bangkok airport there are number of conveyance easily available to reach these markets. It’s always good to visit this market a bit early in the morning because gradually the market gets very crowded. It is only open on weekends and holidays in Thailand. After the success of Taling Chan Floating Market, the local community decided to open this market in November 2004. Here you can find variety of fresh fruits, vegetables and number of restaurants where you can taste the different local dishes.
The outskirt of Bangkok is a famous tourist attraction is known for its exotic markets where Nights Flowers Market is located. The market is colorful, delightful and engaging. Pak Khlong Flower Market is 1.5 kilometers wide and long row. It is the biggest flower market in the city of Bangkok. You will also find all sorts of product other than flowers. You will find here gold shop, traditional Chinese medicine, seafood and large number of street-side stalls of fresh fruits and vegetables.
Maeklong Markets is world’s most fascinating markets. It is located an hour from Bangkok city center. The market has people selling a variety of fruits, seafood and dried spices. While the locals come here to pick items of their day to day use, the tourists visit the market for fun and to watch the traditional shopping style of the locals. Tourists can also get the glimpse of the market while traveling in train which passes by the market place.
Damnoen Saduak is another floating market in Thailand which is around 100 kilometer southwest of Bangkok city. If you take
cheap flights to Bangkok, there are different modes of transport to visit this place from the airport. You can reach here taking private boat and see how people are living in the boat-clogged main waterway of the market. Since the market is located at the side of Damnoen Saduak Canal, hence it got the name Damnoen Saduak floating market. The market is crowded with thousands of vendors and purchasers who are selling and buying agricultural produce and other items.
Tha Kha floating market is just located south of Bangkok. It is full of charm and uniqueness. On your visit to Tha Kha market you will find that there are many floating markets in this area. You can make a journey through paddleboat in the klongs (canals) watch this beautiful market.
The markets in Thailand are vibrant and amazing. This is a place where you can come and watch unique exotic floating markets like nowhere else in the world.