Damnoen Saduak Floating Market

About an hour outside of Bangkok lies Damnoen floating market. Although a bit touristy its worth a visit for the boat ride and Thai food.

We opted for the motored boats for hire, you can take a paddled boat for about have the price.

Is that a car engine?

Our boat had more than enough power for the narrow canals. These boats are like the long-tail boats on the coast of Thailand.

Market ahead

As you get closer you start to see other boats of tourists and vendors selling their wares.

There are places where you can stop and get off to see the market along side the canal. Its also allows you to get photos of the boats passing under the overpass.

A shot from the overpass

Noodle vendor

There’s always boats full of fruits

Som Tom (green papaya salad) one of my favorites.

Pad Thai that we enjoyed on the boat

Chicken sate over charcoal

You will find many of the Thai staples that most tourist are familiar with. Also there may be a few that you need to try for the first time!

These deep-fried chicken feet would have made the Colonel proud!

Waiting for her next sale

You can even find local beers if you so desire

having a quick snack

A moment with man’s best friend

Going home after a long day selling

Definately worth the visit, you can find tour operators in Bangkok offering half and full day tours.