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If you’re looking for an off-the-beaten-path adventure in Thailand, the Maeklong Railway Market is a must-see destination. Located about an hour outside of Bangkok, this vibrant market offers a unique blend of shopping and train-watching that is sure to leave you in awe.
Maeklong Railway Market is 100 meter in length. As you stroll through the market, you’ll find rows of stalls selling everything from fresh produce and seafood to handmade crafts and souvenirs. But the real draw of the Maeklong Railway Market is the fact that a train track runs right through the middle of it.
That’s right – as you shop, you’ll need to keep an eye out for trains passing through, as the market is built right on top of the tracks. When a train approaches, vendors quickly fold up their awnings and move their stalls to the side to make way for the passing train. It’s a scene that you have to see to believe, and it’s a testament to the resourcefulness and adaptability of the local vendors.
Maeklong Railway Market also known as the “Life Risking (Siang Tai)” Market in Thai. Maeklong Railway Market gives tourists the most unique heart pumping experience, having the train brushing through you as it passes by the market.
Maeklong Railway Market is open from 6.00 am to 6.00 pm.
Although technically you can visit the Market at any time between 6am to 6pm, however, the train only passes by the Maeklong Railway Market at certain times.
The Train passes by the Maeklong Railway Market 8 times a day.
The Maeklong Train schedules are:
6.20am, 8.30am, 9.00am, 11.10am, 11.30am, 2.30pm, 3.30pm, and 5.40pm.
It is advisable to arrive at least 10 minutes ahead of time so you get to walk around the Maeklong Railway Market and find a good spot to take your videos or pictures. It will be especially busy during the 11am period.
If you arrive at the Maeklong Railway Market before 8.30am or 11am, you will get to see the train passing by the Maeklong Railway Market twice! So plan your trip wisely.
After you’ve finished shopping, be sure to stick around and watch the trains pass through. You can even hop on board and take a short ride to the nearby town of Samut Songkhram.
Overall, the Maeklong Railway Market is a must-see destination for anyone visiting Thailand. It’s a unique blend of shopping and train-watching that is sure to leave a lasting impression. So if you’re planning a trip to Thailand, make sure to put the Maeklong Railway Market on your list of places to visit.
How to Get to Maeklong Railway Market from Bangkok
As we wanted to visit the other places nearby Maeklong Railway Market, we decided to hire a taxi for a day and it cost 2,000 THB. Our hotel helped us with that, so we can get a driver who understands English. The ride takes a little over one hour, depending on traffic.
We left Bangkok at 9.30am and arrived at the Maeklong Railway Market ahead of time.
You can also get to Maeklong Railway Market via public transport. Based solely on our research from the internet, you can take the train from Wonwian Yai Railway Station, get off at Mahachai Station. Then, take a ferry to Tha Chalom side and catch the train from Ban Laem Station to Mae Klong, which is the last station.
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