Taling Chan, District and floating market in western Bangkok, Thailand
Taling Chan is a district in western Bangkok with numerous waterways and a floating market where vendors sell goods from boats. The area's network of canals connects traditional houses and structures the daily rhythm around the water.
The area was once part of Thonburi province and has roots in the Ayutthaya period when Bangkok was still developing. The canals and settlements grew around the natural water network that was essential for transport and agriculture.
Local vendors at the floating market keep the tradition of selling from boats while you browse fresh fruits and traditional Thai dishes along the waterways.
The market is most active on weekends and you can reach it easily by bus or by taking the BRT line that has nearby stations. Wear comfortable shoes and allow time to explore, as the paths along the canals can be narrow in places.
The floating market grew from modest origins in the late 1980s with just a handful of boats and is now a popular spot for visitors. What many miss is that behind it lie real neighborhoods with canal houses where neighbors chat across the water.
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