Despite loosing a fair bit of its authenticity, Damnoen Saduak Floating Market still retains its cultural charm, remains attractive and considered as one of the most popular floating markets near Bangkok. Located about 110 km west of Bangkok in the province of Ratchaburi, Damnoen Saduak Floating Market is open daily from 07:00 through 12:00 hours.

Day in day out, this market is colorful and chaotic, flooded with hundreds of traders performing transaction with locals or tourists. Unlike a typical market, these vendors are stationed on a rowing boat each and all the transactions are conducted on the canals or khlongs gives the name - Floating Market or 'Talad Nam' (literally means 'Water Market') in Thai!


According to history, Damnoen Saduak was the name given to the 32-km long canal dug during the reign of King Rama IV in 1866. Serving primarily as transportation, this canal had finally connected Ta Chin River in Samutsakorn Province and Mae Khlong River in Samutsongkram Province. Interestingly, the fertile land on both sides of the canal attracts habitation as well as agriculturists to produce farm fruits, vegetables and coconut trees.




Even though Damnoen Saduak Floating Market is getting more touristy recently, it is still a venue that worth to visit. The fascinating images of vendors rowing the flat boats trading almost everything under the sun is somehow extraordinary. Unique and amazing! From selling the farm produce, vegetables, fresh fruits, meat, snacks, desserts to floating kitchen, grill and woks, these vendors are very skillful to manage their business on the small paddled boats.



For tourists, you may hire a paddled or a long-tailed boat. Usually the long-tailed boat is run by engine, being offered to take the visitors exploring further than the floating market vicinity. It usually cruises along the canals to witness the people and the life along the khlongs. A good opportunity to experience boat ride on a canal or get the feel of a floating market's trader!

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