Khlong Lat Mayom Floating Market, Bangkok: Hours, Address, Khlong Lat Mayom Floating Market Reviews: 4.5/5
Khlong Lat Mayom Floating Market
Khlong Lat Mayom Floating Market
4.5
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Monday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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ThaiTrav.com
Bangkok, Thailand94 contributions
The best floating market in Bangkok
Oct 2020
There are several floating markets in Bangkok, but I recommend this place because of its location and well-organized. Beautiful old-day atmosphere.
Having a bunch of handmade stuff, plenty of local foods & desserts and lovely boat tour activity.
A long-tailed boat tour will take about 90 mins (round trip). The ticket price is around 100 baht/person.
Having a bunch of handmade stuff, plenty of local foods & desserts and lovely boat tour activity.
A long-tailed boat tour will take about 90 mins (round trip). The ticket price is around 100 baht/person.
Written 30 March 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
regm889
Bangkok, Thailand622 contributions
Nice local vibes
Jul 2020
nice market with lot of stalls, parking area available as well, bought some fresh fruits and vegetables, also some plants, but close at 5 pm, walk along the Klong to see attraction, many sea food and food stalls
Written 2 August 2020
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amanda5805
Duncan, Canada3,896 contributions
Go early to bet the heat & Crowds! Worth the trip!
Dec 2019
We woke up early on Saturday Morning and were in our Grab Ride(app) by 9am heading to the Khlong Lat Mayom Floating market. We were there in about 20mins how traffic was very quiet and on the boat by 9:30am which was the first boat tour. There is a few different companies doing Canal/floating market boat tours watch our pricing. Some people paid much more for the exact same. there were 4 of us and one other group of 3 people on our boat. Was very quiet.
The boat tour was about 1.5 hour. 2 stops- orchid farm and small village market plus some much beauty in-between 40baht a person. I thought it would have been more of the floating markets you see in pictures. It is much much different. There is a small section that is the market with a few people in boats most of it was on land. The small village was also a market but on land. The village market had a small temple and some local vendors selling there stuff. it was very quiet as well. which was really nice. As we were leaving the market other boats were just showing up and they were crammed full. So glad we went early! We had about 30 mins at the village market. The Orchid farm was beautiful and smelled amazing but really you can't buy anything to take home. So seemed a bit pointless.
We passed so many boats again just crammed full. Once back we shopped and ate at the market. We left around noon and the Grab Ride back was 40 mins because traffic was so heavy.
Use Grab app so you know the fares.
The boat tour was about 1.5 hour. 2 stops- orchid farm and small village market plus some much beauty in-between 40baht a person. I thought it would have been more of the floating markets you see in pictures. It is much much different. There is a small section that is the market with a few people in boats most of it was on land. The small village was also a market but on land. The village market had a small temple and some local vendors selling there stuff. it was very quiet as well. which was really nice. As we were leaving the market other boats were just showing up and they were crammed full. So glad we went early! We had about 30 mins at the village market. The Orchid farm was beautiful and smelled amazing but really you can't buy anything to take home. So seemed a bit pointless.
We passed so many boats again just crammed full. Once back we shopped and ate at the market. We left around noon and the Grab Ride back was 40 mins because traffic was so heavy.
Use Grab app so you know the fares.
Written 19 May 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Dodbob
London, UK10 contributions
A highlight of our trip
Feb 2020
We took a train and then a taxi ride to the Khlong Lat Mayom Floating Market. Whilst it was busy, there were no queues for a ride on the canal boat. We were told that the boat ride would be for about an hour. In reality, it was about 1 1/4 hours, which was even better! The boat ride was good value for money with a couple of short stops along the way. It was great to see life along the edge of the canal along the way and observe the wonderful charasmatic stall vendors.
We had a wander around the market, which was a predominently food market and picked up various foods for lunch from the stalls. All was delicious! Most visitors appeared to be locals rather than tourists.
We were there for about 4 hours.
To be recommended.
We had a wander around the market, which was a predominently food market and picked up various foods for lunch from the stalls. All was delicious! Most visitors appeared to be locals rather than tourists.
We were there for about 4 hours.
To be recommended.
Written 28 February 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
harrasi
Seeb, Oman305 contributions
If are keen to see floating markets
May 2019 • Couples
Be there earlier to bet the crowd special during weekends. The ride cost 100 bht.is not so big but enough to find every food you are looking for and other craft presents. The trip on the boat is an experience (water is dirty crowded of fishes). But if you don't have many days in Bangkok than you can skip this visit.
Written 17 February 2020
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alcathy
Richmond, Canada175 contributions
spent 5 hours there, enjoyed it!
Feb 2020
It's close to the city compared to other FM's. Took BTS fr Surasak to Bang Wa, then got a GRAB there. It's unique, not touristy as locals go there to eat & buy things (we went on a Saturday). Lots of stalls to choose from. Took the long tail boat for 100 B, ride was about 1 hour, visited a temple & orchid farm. It's worth going there to experience what is a floating market. There are also many paths to walk around.
Written 6 February 2020
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lpj0508
Singapore, Singapore348 contributions
Not really a floating market
Jan 2020 • Family
It’s a real life market on solid ground built along a river system that passes through homes of locals.
Took a longboat ride for100baht per person to get to an orchid farm which was not too interesting but the journey itself took us to see how the locals live beside the river, with many having boats to get around as well.
The market itself seems quite big but we did not have enough time to fully explore. Lots of food to try out. Had the salt crusted fish which was good with very tender meat. Avoid the skin which is very salty
Took a longboat ride for100baht per person to get to an orchid farm which was not too interesting but the journey itself took us to see how the locals live beside the river, with many having boats to get around as well.
The market itself seems quite big but we did not have enough time to fully explore. Lots of food to try out. Had the salt crusted fish which was good with very tender meat. Avoid the skin which is very salty
Written 4 February 2020
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MikeL37
Saint-Augustin, France236 contributions
Tourist trap but a check off the list.
Jul 2019
Floating markets are all tourist traps now, but they are a to do when around BKK. Spend a morning but not all day. Get the boat tour done before the heat is intense. Have some fruit, eat a plate of locally cooked thai food, get a souvenir and never go back. If you want to experience a real market there are plenty in BKK that offer the sounds and smells for real. These places exist just for photos and the very local economy.
Written 25 January 2020
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Archie
2 contributions
One time experience
Jan 2020 • Couples
Khlong floating market is one of the most popular floating markets of Bangkok. We reached there by cab. As you approach the place the traffic gets denser so you can drop down a little ahead and walk some distance.
Once you reach there it’s difficult to find the place to get a boat. A little help from locals should be able to guide you to the boat ride. The ride is around an hour and a half. They take you through the narrow canals in a Long boat with around 12 people in one. The boat stops at the market where you can see various vendors selling food items off their boats in the canal. It also stops at an orchid nursery. There are nice plants and some garden decor stuff that you can buy from here as souvenirs. It’s really hot during the day time so it would be advisable to wear lot of sunscreen as well as carry along a scarf with you to cover in the boat. Don’t try to put your hands in the canal water as the water contains dangerous animals like Monitor lizard. There are options of some sea food available at the market but it would be good to carry along if you are a vegetarian. The ticket is not very expensive compared to other visiting points of the city.
Once you reach there it’s difficult to find the place to get a boat. A little help from locals should be able to guide you to the boat ride. The ride is around an hour and a half. They take you through the narrow canals in a Long boat with around 12 people in one. The boat stops at the market where you can see various vendors selling food items off their boats in the canal. It also stops at an orchid nursery. There are nice plants and some garden decor stuff that you can buy from here as souvenirs. It’s really hot during the day time so it would be advisable to wear lot of sunscreen as well as carry along a scarf with you to cover in the boat. Don’t try to put your hands in the canal water as the water contains dangerous animals like Monitor lizard. There are options of some sea food available at the market but it would be good to carry along if you are a vegetarian. The ticket is not very expensive compared to other visiting points of the city.
Written 22 January 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Laura K
Budapest, Hungary5 contributions
Don’t go on weekdays!
Jan 2020
It’s not open on weekdays, only Saturday and Sunday!!!! We went there because we thought it’s open 24 hours (tripAdwisor and Google says the same..) but we had to realize after a long drive that everything is closed..
Written 21 January 2020
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Lini
Fontana, CA45 contributions
Wanting to visit in January 2020, but can only visit on a weekday. I’m seeing mixed reviews that say it’s open all days and others say it is open on weekends only. Does anyone know their hours and days open?
Kittisak Thao
Bangkok, Thailand4 contributions
open 9.00-16.00 at Saturday-Sunday and public holiday :) I'm Thai.
Doggielover
Palo Alto, CA2,201 contributions
How much time should I spend here with a boat ride but without eating a meal? Thanks.
Dariusz S.
Warsaw, Poland279 contributions
Whole day with lots of food. Just food.
Doggielover
Palo Alto, CA2,201 contributions
How long is a shared boat trip? How long is a private boat trip?
Crystal S
Overland Park, KS219 contributions
The shared boat trip was about and hour or and hour. They take you through the little canals and then you stop at a flower farm for a bit and then they bring you back.
Not sure about the private one but I bet it’s about the same. There’s not much more to see.
Angel
London, UK327 contributions
Visited on a Sunday in October (20th). Anyone know why there were no floating boats selling goods on the day? Just the indoor market.
TheNewBrunswicker
Moncton, Canada55 contributions
I see private tours are 400 baht for 40 minutes. Is it an option to just pay to rent your own boat? There are 6 of us. Or do you need to hire the driver? If we take our own without a private tour, how long do we have it for? Thank you!
Pat Z
Montreal, Canada77 contributions
You can rent a boat with a private driver if you want. Unfortunately, I don't know how many people can get on. Everyone there is really nice and speak basic English. You can easily ask when you get there. I recommend that you take a Grab.
ole12
Birmingham, UK297 contributions
I want to do this trip and combine it with a visit to Koh Sarn Chao. Is it easy to get a boat from the floating market to there. I’m travelling on my own and an organised trip needs 2people...the price for one person is £150 English pounds ....I know I can do it for much less. An answer would be appreciated. Thanks
JSolitude
Ostend, Belgium1,099 contributions
There are freelance longtail boatmen at Klong Lat Mayom who can take you anywhere, as long as they do not have to enter the major canals. Traffic in the major canals is partially restricted because it's used by public transport boats.
So you'll have to bargain a price on the spot with a local boatman.
Jo E
Canton, GA578 contributions
Is this market open weekdays? I will be in Bangkok only Wednesday and Thursday. thank you
avagraceisace
Cairns, Australia148 contributions
I was there last week on Tuesday. It was definitely open. Read my review on how to get there. Very easy. Enjoy
SpamboEngland
Bradford, UK1,225 contributions
Will this floating market be open on the 13th April (1st day of Songkran)?
If so will it involve lots of dirty water being thrown about?
Thanks
rkmanchi
Bengaluru, India658 contributions
This is the only floating market that is actually open on all days. We went there on a holiday too.
gregor m
Newton Mearns, UK223 contributions
Does anybody know of any floating markets that are open on weekdays (preferably close as poss to centre of bangkok). I have been looking at travel blogs etc and majority seem to be weekend only?
rkmanchi
Bengaluru, India658 contributions
Khlong Lat Mayom Floating Market is open on weekdays. At least, I can confirm that we visited on a weekday. But it isnt really close to Bangkok. You are advised to take a boat from the river cruise start point near the Temple of Dawn and book yourself into a boat for the whole trip. The market itself is great and worth a visit. The boat ride too is charming
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- Khlong Lat Mayom Floating Market is open:
- Sun - Sat 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
- We recommend booking Khlong Lat Mayom Floating Market tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 15 Khlong Lat Mayom Floating Market tours on Tripadvisor
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- Private Tour: Weekend Floating Market with a Local from Bangkok (From ₹ 4,582.77)
- Khlong Lat Mayom & Taling Chan Local Floating Markets Tour (SHA Plus) (From ₹ 5,454.75)
- Khlong Lat Mayom & Taling Chan Local Floating Markets Tour (Multi Languages) (From ₹ 5,141.08)
- Private Guide In and Around Bangkok: Custom Tour (From ₹ 3,983.94)
- Floating Market at Khlong Lat Mayom (From ₹ 14,669.07)
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