Khlong Lat Mayom Floating Market
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- DMVEALLiskeard, United Kingdom839 contributionsBook a taxi it’s better and cheaper than a tour.A really enjoyable journey or do bring punted around the floating village. Some stalls clearly souvenir cheap stuff but some great boats with street food and nice fruit etc to buy. Need to direct your boat guide to where and what you want. A good time though snd recommended. Booked a taxi to take us to this and then the floating market and much more cost affective for two people than a tour.Visited January 2024Traveled with friendsWritten January 28, 2024
- JoB14 contributionsGreat experienceWe had a lovely time with our host Sunny. He was very informative and funny. He made sure we were always comfortable, offering water to keep us cool. There isn’t a breeze that blows through the market, so wear something cool. Visiting the markets is something you have to do once.Visited February 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten February 6, 2024
- Noob123Singapore, Singapore357 contributionsFun, genuine marketDon't go to the other two very popular and touristy and very far away ones. There are quite a number of more genuine ones where there are more locals than tourists and so much nearer. Khlong Lat Mayom is definitely the one to go to for food. It is open on weekends and public holidays. Just visited it on 26 Feb 2023 which is a Monday and public holiday. The entrance hides the fact that the market is quite big as the it is very long compared to its width. Easily 100 stalls or more! Don't miss it.Visited February 2024Traveled soloWritten February 25, 2024
- Stay5570614533810 contributionsa great alternative within BKK to a floating market for those who dont want to travel 2 hours one waygood market close to BKK city. we really didnt want to go on the 2 hour tour in the heat to the main floating market so chose this. great amount of food and lovely hats on sale.Visited March 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten March 25, 2024
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Chomphoo B
Bradford, UK4 contributions
Aug 2022 • Family
Seller was selling rotten fruit. Went back to try and return the item, he was making it out as if it was my fault and was initially willing to refund 50% of the purchase cost.
After a lot of time passed he then offered back 150 baht from the original 200 baht stating that he can’t resell it and therefore would be making a lost!!
Who in their right mind and ethical would try to resell rotten food to other buyers?
I’m sorry I was the one that was making a lost and it had made the whole experience really negative for my party and me.
Everyone worked hard to earn a living, and for tourists these are our hard earned money which we want to enjoy using when on holiday but to be ripped off regardless of the amount is not a pleasant experience.
I would certainly won’t be going back, if one seller can blatantly say that about wanting to resell rotten food then what about other sellers? I wouldn’t be taking that risk since there are plenty of other markets to visit in and around Bangkok
After a lot of time passed he then offered back 150 baht from the original 200 baht stating that he can’t resell it and therefore would be making a lost!!
Who in their right mind and ethical would try to resell rotten food to other buyers?
I’m sorry I was the one that was making a lost and it had made the whole experience really negative for my party and me.
Everyone worked hard to earn a living, and for tourists these are our hard earned money which we want to enjoy using when on holiday but to be ripped off regardless of the amount is not a pleasant experience.
I would certainly won’t be going back, if one seller can blatantly say that about wanting to resell rotten food then what about other sellers? I wouldn’t be taking that risk since there are plenty of other markets to visit in and around Bangkok
Written August 28, 2022
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amanda5805
Duncan, Canada5,088 contributions
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 May 19, 2020
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alcathy
Richmond, Canada241 contributions
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 February 6, 2020
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Archie
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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 January 22, 2020
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lpj0508
Singapore, Singapore348 contributions
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 February 4, 2020
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SenorAlexx
Petaling Jaya, Malaysia49 contributions
Dec 2019 • Couples
Good market to taste some local food at very cheap and good portion. Took the paddle boat for 50 Baht where you tour around for 45 mins.. Not much to see compare to Damnoen Saduak Floating market, but offers a different view (living by the river) and experience (very peaceful and quiet). Nearest to BKK.
Written January 2, 2020
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Aseem Anand
New Delhi, India92 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
It was a nice experience... But at the boarding point they fleece you for the boat trip. The taxi guy & agents are in collusion. Was not in our original plan but the cabbie kept insisting... Is more than an hours drive outside the city.Initially asked for 3000 TBHT per head & we finally settled for 1000 for 4 of us.
Just take the ride for an hour...don't but anything around.
Just take the ride for an hour...don't but anything around.
Written January 17, 2020
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ThaiTrav.com
Bangkok, Thailand94 contributions
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 March 30, 2021
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TaherAlbaghliJulian
Kuwait City, Kuwait1,984 contributions
Aug 2022
Khlong Lat Mayom is a medium-sized floating market located really close to Bangkok. It's a really local market and you might be one of the very few foreigners around. The main market itself. I paid 8 Thousand Baht for private boat around 222 $. The tour
was too boring and waste of time because the market not like the past full of
people selling on the boats ,now the people sell the products between zones and
the price too high and most of the product low quality.
In my opinion do wate your time and money in this trip, If you looking for Floating Market visit the floating market close to Pattaya .
was too boring and waste of time because the market not like the past full of
people selling on the boats ,now the people sell the products between zones and
the price too high and most of the product low quality.
In my opinion do wate your time and money in this trip, If you looking for Floating Market visit the floating market close to Pattaya .
Written August 22, 2022
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wandergaya
San Francisco, CA53 contributions
Jan 2020
It’s good to visit if you haven’t been to a floating market. There is nothing much to see but plenty of food and gifts to shop for. The boat tour is 100 baht per person and takes you to a temple. It’s not a scenic tour but good to see the local houses and stuff too
Written January 4, 2020
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Mathilda20
Jakarta, Jakarta Raya, Indonesia368 contributions
Can I visit BAAN SILAPIN and the new Buddha at Chao Praya with this Canal Tour ?
Gecko-Toes
Surrey, UK66 contributions
Are there western style toilets there or just squat style?
Lini
Fontana, CA46 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, CA3,417 contributions
How much time should I spend here with a boat ride but without eating a meal? Thanks.
Dariusz S.
Warsaw, Poland283 contributions
Whole day with lots of food. Just food.
Doggielover
Palo Alto, CA3,417 contributions
How long is a shared boat trip? How long is a private boat trip?
Crystal S
Overland Park, KS235 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, UK373 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!
Zizpas
Montreal, Canada101 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.
sandy k
Birmingham, UK322 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, Belgium1,121 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, GA586 contributions
Is this market open weekdays? I will be in Bangkok only Wednesday and Thursday. thank you
avagraceisace
Cairns, Australia159 contributions
I was there last week on Tuesday. It was definitely open. Read my review on how to get there. Very easy. Enjoy
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