Nakhon Pathom

Saturday - Sunday

Attraction Details :

It is situated in front of Lampaya temple, on the Tha Cheen River.  The floating market was initiated by the Tambon Lampaya Cultural Council and Lampaya temple.  It is a centre of trade for fruits and vegetables as well as agricultural produces including rattan ware, woven cotton, dyed cotton, and inexpensive food.  Local food like noodles with beef, Thai desserts, and steamed curried fish patty, are sold by local vendors who do their trade in their boats.  In front of the temple is another haven for the various species of fish including big catfish-like fresh water fishes, black ear, and giant gourami.  The cruise services along Tha Cheen River are also available.  Several types of boats cater to the needs of the visitors, which include:

Ancient rowing boat : cruising along Tha Cheen River: leaving from Wat Lampaya, paying homage to Chao Mae Thabthim Shrine, the most revered shrine of Tambon Lampaya.  The trip costs 20 Baht/person.  It takes around 30 minutes;

Towed boat : a round trip along Tha Cheen River: departing from Wat Lampaya to Wat Sukvatanaram.  Feeding fish can be done in front of Wat Lampaya.  The trip costs 50 Baht/adult and 20 Baht/child.

Passenger boat : leaving from Wat Lampaya to Wat Bang Phra (Wat Luang Pho Pern). The trip takes two and a half hours.  An adult fee is 50 Baht, a child fee is 20 Baht.

This floating market is open only on Saturdays and Sundays, from 06.00-15.00. For more information contact Wat Lampaya, Tambon Lampaya Cultural Council tel: 034 391-626, 391-985, 392-022.