South of Bangkok and in the province Samut Prakan that Ning comes from is Bang-Namphueng-floating-market. This market is very large with a lot of the vendors being under a roof. You will find plenty of places to sit and rest as you take in the sights.
Some of the floating kitchens at the market
You will want to be hungry when you go to this place. You will be able to find just about anything you would want to eat here. You can get snacks to meals. My favorite is the coconut ice cream. The one I had was served in a coconut half shell, very tasty.
ning and I with our Coconut ice crean
You can also hire a boat for a ride down the surrounding canals. This would make for a very nice ride to take in all the greenery that surrounds the market. You would not even know that you are so close to Bangkok.
Within the markets grounds is a traditional Thai house made of wood. Like most homes of this style, it is built on stilts. In the bottom area is a place to sit and just relax. You can go into the upper part, which would be the living area. Here too you can look around.
Thai style house
There is also a very nice selection of Thai orchids and other plants to buy. There is a large arched bridge to get across one of the canals and you will find the plant stalls to the left right off the bridge going deeper into the market.
Thai Orchids and other plants for sale
Not only will you find food and plants at this market, but you can get all the different crafts also. I was even able to find some hand made soap for sale. We did get some and it was as good as any soap bought here in the US.
Thai hand made soap vendor
If you are ever in Bangkok and want to see a large market, Bang-Namphueng-floating-market would be worth your time. It is only open on the weekends though. It will be very busy but still a very good time.
One of the many food vendors
