Damnoen Saduak
In the past commercial activities in and around Bangkok were
concentrated along the canals. Boats on the canals or klongs were the
main means of transportation in the city up until the Second World War. The
floating market of Damnoen Saduak to the west of
Bangkok reminds of former years. It is the most colourful floating market of
Thailand. The market begins early in the morning revealing its authentic nature.
Women in small boats sell their products to the local people just like in the
old days. Near the main market place of Damnoen Saduak are several smaller
floating markets. Damnoen Saduak is a well known market place because of the
fresh fruits delivered by boats from the nearby orchards along the canals. Other
food products, meat, fish and household articles are sold as well in the
floating market. Floating "restaurants" sell warm meals and soup. The
arc bridges over Damnoen Saduak offer an excellent view. On the shore of the
canal is a market hall with two storeys. The top
floor has a balcony with a small balustrade to prevent careless visitors from
falling down. Through the wooden bars of the balustrade salesmen sitting on high
poles try to sell their merchandise like tiger balm to passengers.
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