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Talat Nam Yam Yen Amphawa is an
afternoon floating market by the canal near Wat Amphawan Chetiyaram
(parking area is available). On Friday, Saturday and Sunday, during
12.00 a.m. – 8.00 p.m., the Amphawa Canal is occupied by vendors who
pack their boats with food and drinks, such as fried sea mussel,
noodles, coffee, O-liang (iced black coffee), sweets, etc. There are
also things for sale on wheelbarrows on the bank. Visitors can enjoy a
cosy atmosphere and music broadcast by the community members, explore
the market, have food, and hire a boat to see fireflies at night.
To get there:
By car Take Highway 35 (Thon Buri – Pak Tho) to Km 63. Drive through
the town of Samut Songkhram to take Highway 325 (Samut Songkhram – Bang
Phae). At Km 36-37, take a left turn toward the King Rama II Memorial
Park. The Market is near the King Rama II Memorial Park.
By bus Take the Bangkok – Ratchaburi – Damnoen Saduak bus to get off at Amphawa Market.
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