A floating market is a traditional market where vendors sell their goods while floating on boats in canals or rivers. These markets are common in Thailand and are a popular tourist attraction. These markets sell a variety of goods, including fresh produce, souvenirs, and local handicrafts. Visitors can explore the markets by boat and sample traditional Thai food from the floating restaurants.
- Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, located about 100 km southwest of Bangkok
- Amphawa Floating Market, located 50 km southwest of Bangkok
- Taling Chan Floating Market, located on the outskirts of Bangkok
- Khlong Lat Mayom Floating Market, located near Bangkok
- Bang Nam Pheung Floating Market, located in the Samut Prakan province near Bangkok
- Pattaya Floating Market, located in the coastal city of Pattaya.
Here are some of the products that you can buy at the Floating Market:
- Fresh fruits and vegetables
- Thai traditional handicrafts such as wood carvings, silk scarves, pottery, and jewelry.
- Souvenirs like postcards, t-shirts, and keychains.
- Local snacks and street food items such as grilled fish, coconut milk pancakes, noodles, and curries.
- Spa and wellness products such as herbal soaps, oils, and scrubs.
- Freshly caught seafood such as prawns, crabs, and fish.
- Beautiful flowers potent enough to make for an unforgettable back home.
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