During out last trip to Thailand, Ning’s family and I took a trip to Amphawa Floating Market. This place is not too far out of Bangkok. It is in Songkhram Province. The market is only open on Fridays, Saturdays and Sunday.
Looking Toward the river
The market is located on a canal that flows in to the Mae Klong River. Ning was telling me at night you could see fireflies. We did not stay till nighttime this time, but maybe next time. Ning said that you could rent a room from a lot of the families that live on the river to find out what it is like to do just that.
You can find just about anything you want to eat at the market. You can find some craft type shops there also.
Four food venders on the canal.
Here in the picture you can see from left to right, a curry vender, desert vender, Grilled Squid vender and a noodle vender. You place your order on shore and if you wanted squid, they just pass it over for you.
Various food venders
Here is a picture of various food venders. The larger boats are taxi stopping for the people to buy things.
Doug and Ning walking down the shore line.
Ning and I are looking over some plants for sale here.
Coconut vender
Here is a coconut vender selling young coconuts. The milk is very mild and the meat of the coconut is very soft. You can scrap in out with a spoon to eat it. Very good taste and good for you.
You can find just about anything you want to eat at the market. You can find some craft type shops there also. It was a very nice way to spend our afternoon. If you ever are in Bangkok, you should try to get to one of the floating markets that are around. There are a lot of them, so you should not have any trouble finding one.
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My wife and I were there in 2006. Looks the same as then by your pictures. We had a good time too. The Thai food was very good. Thanks for sharing your pictures.
I always want go to Thailand have a look and one of the reason is I love the food…thank you so much for sharing all the receipies with us and good luck with your relationship your wife seems a very nice lady by the way. Nikki from NewZealand
Hi there,
Just wanted to say how much I enjoy reading about your trips, photos and Ning’s cooking. She is is so cute and one lovely lady. I am a Singaporean but living in Manchester, UK. My partner & I have been to Thailand twice an we just love the place, the people and definitely the food! Keep the good work.
Carmen
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Amphawa market is such an entertaining place to visit. Delicious food is available everywhere you look, shops are selling all kinds of things, and the atmosphere is incredible. I didn’t see the fireflies either, though some friends of mine said it was pretty cool.
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