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Don Wai Market, situated in Tambon Bang Kratuek.
Behind the Don Wai temple is a market that still retains an appearance
of a market dating back to King Rama VI period. The old building is
made of wood and located on the banks of the Tha Chin River. Food
vendors travel by boats to sell their goods here. Agricultural produce
are sold daily from 07.00-18.00. Boats are available for rent for
scenic river trips.
Getting there: you can get there via two routes:
1. From Bangkok, take the old
Petkasem Road route, the entrance to Don Whai market is opposite the
Elephant Show ground and Sam Phran Crocodile Farm. Take the route to
Wat Rai Khing, when you reach the Wat Rai Khing, go on for another 10
Kms. passing also Wat Tha Put. Don Wai temple will be seen on the left.
2. From Pinklao-Nakhon Chaisi route (new route),
take the Buddhamonthon V Road, there is a road sign to Wat Rai Khing,
take that road, keep on going for another 4 Kms, you'll see the second
sign to Wat Rai Khing, turn right here and go on for another 4.5 Kms,
then take a left turn at the T-intersection that leads to Don Wai
Market, it will on your left-hand side.
Cruising along the Tha Chin River is available
at Don Wai Market by riding a converted cargo boat and a passenger
boat. There are 2 cruise lines: 1) from Wat Don Wai passing Wat Rai
Khing, and Wang Pla. 2) from Wat Don Wai passing Wat Rai Khing, Wang
Pla, Wat Sanphet, Wat Decha, the police cadet academy, and the Rose
Garden
 Read our report about visiting Don Wai Market
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