History and view around the Amphawa Floating Market-
In the past, Amphawa was a small community that prospered in trade and agriculture. Amphawa floating market was used as the communication center of the Samut Songkhram province. A community of people lived by the river. Houses are located along the river to make it easier to transport by boat. People in early times traded on boats and earned a living.
The Amphawa floating market is very natural and there are many old wooden houses. Tourists will see the lifestyle of the locals and you will see the beauty of fireflies at night under the Lampoon trees. This makes people feel that they are going back to the old times.
In the Amphawa floating market, there are many shops such as souvenir stores, restaurants, ice-cream shops, and others. Most souvenir stores usually sell clothes. Tourists can buy many souvenirs in the Amphawa floating market.
It 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
Opening days : Friday-Sunday Opening hours : 2.00-8.00 p.m. About Amphawa Amphawa Floating Market is one of Thailand's floating markets which is old and very popular among tourists. This floating market is also one of the top Samut Songkhram's tourist attractions. Because it is not far from Bangkok, every Friday-Sunday the market will be packed by the tourists who come to enjoy Canalside views or having delicious Food. All visitors can purchase seafood, local Thai dessert or souvenirs for friends and family. Moreover, the visitors can have a boat tour to see views and lifestyles along Amphawa Canal. At night, the visitors can arrange for a boat trip to watch fireflies in cork trees as a fascinating night scene of the day. Places nearby King Buddhalertla (Phuttha Loet la) Naphalai Memorial Park : visitors can see people's way of lives, traditional Thai houses and antiques from early- 19th-century Siam. Wat Bang Kung : a temple where a seated Buddha covered in twinkling gold leaves, an unseen picture of Thailand, was located. The Nativity of Our Lady Cathedral : an ancient and beautiful Catholic church with Gothic style which is one of the most beautiful churches in Thailand. Tha Kha Floating Market : a market located in Samut Songkhram for over 100 years with a lively scene of vendors paddling boats to sell things in the morning. Bang Noi Floating Market : a little ancient market with its charm and tranquility where visitors can experience canalside lifestyles in the morning. Getting There and Away
Car : take Rama II road (Thonburi-Pak Thor), Highway 35 to Km.63 going to Samut Songkhram province. Then, take Highway 325 (Samut Songkhram-Bang Phae) to Km.36-37, turn left to King Buddhalertla (Phuttha Loet la) Naphalai Memorial Park. The market is nearby the park.
Bus : take the bus Bangkok-Damnoen Saduak to Amphawa Floating Market.
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Timecodes
0:00 - Highlight
0:27 - GPS
0:40 - Way to Amphawa
0:56 - Floating market
4:10 - Boat noodles and seafood
11:44 - Boat trip around the island
20:13 - Pat Pat อัมพวา ชัยพัฒนานุรักษ์
21:55 - Thai dessert shop