This market is in close proximity to Bangkok, and so makes a nice weekend trip if you're in for a new shopping experience. A strew of canals around the market can be visited by hired boat where small villages are revealed along the way. Homestays are also available for a truly Thai experience.

How to get there: Take bus numbers 79 or 83, which cross the Chao Praya River to the Thonburi side of Bangkok. The market is located near the front of Taling Chan District Office.
Items at market: Fruit, vegetables, plants and various knick-knacks
Open: 09:00 - 17:00 (weekends only)
 

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Taling Chan Floating Market - This market is located about 8 kilometers from the Chao Praya River along the Chakphra Canal. You can either take a taxi, bus (air conditioned bus number 79) or a long tail boat to get there. It is only open on Saturday and Sunday. Mornings are best as there are more vendors in the canal - but they are open all day for shopping and food. There is a long walkway leading to the actual floating part of the market and there are many fruit and other Thai food vendors along the walkway - however the best food and soup is located on the floating part of the market - photo of people lined up on the floating walkway directly below