Floating Market

Post by **Francois** » Mon Jul 14, 2008 8:23 am

Before my daughter goes back to France, I'd like to show her the floating market in Damnoen Saduak and Ampawa.

I know it is not far from Samut Songkram but I never drove to go there.

Could anyone give me some benchmarks so that I don't get lost

TIA

François

Post by **Nereus** » Mon Jul 14, 2008 8:49 am

Francois wrote:Before my daughter goes back to France, I'd like to show her the floating market in Damnoen Saduak and Ampawa.

I know it is not far from Samut Songkram but I never drove to go there.

Could anyone give me some benchmarks so that I don't get lost

TIA

François

It is actually in Ratchaburi Province. I will send you a PM to a good link, not sure if the link is allowed on here.

Post by **lomuamart** » Mon Jul 14, 2008 9:06 am

I'm sure the link will be fine.

Post by **Nereus** » Mon Jul 14, 2008 9:29 am

lomuamart wrote:I'm sure the link will be fine.

OK Lomu, just checking with Buksida.

Post by **Nereus** » Mon Jul 14, 2008 9:36 am

OK, here`s the link, and to Stickman, take it up with me next time I see you if you are offended. (don`t write such good stuff and people won`t copy it!!! lol )

http://www.stickmanweekly.com/StickMark ... ailand.htm

Terry · Post by **Terry** » Mon Jul 14, 2008 10:27 am

Francois

Damnoen Saduak

North on 4
Right onto Rama 2
Cross the river bridge at Samut Songkram
Signed first left after the bridge
Road number 325
After about 18km - plenty of signs.
When you turn left into the general area ignore all the touts who will jump out in the road to try and get your business. Go to almost the end of the area and you will see a big coach / bus park on the right hand side.

You can park here and get a boat.

Get there about 08.00 - before the tour buses from BKK. Journey from HH should be no more than 1 1/2 - 1 3/4 hrs

Enjoy

Post by **Big Boy** » Mon Jul 14, 2008 1:11 pm

Make sure you get a small boat - the large ones can't get around the market stalls. We tend to avoid the ones where the coaches are parked.

Post by **Francois** » Mon Jul 14, 2008 1:42 pm

Terry wrote:Francois
Get there about 08.00 - before the tour buses from BKK. Journey from HH should be no more than 1 1/2 - 1 3/4 hrs

Enjoy

Thanks Terry. Will probably go by tomorrow.

PET · Post by **PET** » Fri Jul 18, 2008 12:21 pm

Be careful about the prices asked - they wanted Bht500 for about 12 items of spices ( very small quantities ) but nicely presented in cellophane but the price in town under B

ht100

Post by **Big Boy** » Fri Jul 18, 2008 1:57 pm

Probably very good advice by PET, I've never seen anything sold there cheaper than you can buy it in Hua Hin. We have always been for the experience of the boat ride rather than the shopping. The only thing we usually buy is breakfast - its enjoyable to be able to sit there eating your breakfast while looking at the trader's wares.

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