Tat Invites You To Visit Bang Nam Pueng Floating Market

[Jai Dee]

TAT invites you to visit Bang Nam Pueng Floating Market

The Tourism Authority of Thailand introduces a new tourist destination which is not very far from Bangkok. This place is called Bang Nam Pueng (บางน้ำผึ้ง) Floating Market in Samut Prakarn Province, which lies 30 kilometers south of Bangkok.

Bang Nam Pueng Floating Market has been founded under the initiative of Samut Prakarn Provincial Administration Organization and the locals in the area. Initially, the site was built to sell various agricultural goods. However, the scope has expanded, and the area has then become a floating market. Various goods are being sold on boats, while many other products, including the OTOP products, are being sold in numerous of stalls at the market.

Varieties of plants, local goods, seafood, and fruits such as coconuts and mangos are being sold in the market’s stalls. As for the OTOP items, buyers can purchase flowers, fish scales (เกล็ดปลา), or the local herbal joss sticks of Tambon Bang Nam .

However, the highlight of this floating marketplace is of course the merchants who sell various products on their boats. Tourists will be able to enjoy the marine scenery and the natural environment. Many species of fish can be seen here as well.

Other interesting activities here include riding a bicycle in a fruit orchard, having a foot massage, cooking Thai desserts, and taking part in homestay tourism.

For more information, please call Bang Nam Pueng Floating Market at 0-2819-6762. The floating market is opened on every weekend from 08:00 to 14:00 hours.

Source: Thai National News Bureau Public Relations Department - 03 April 2006

[leisurely]

Brillinat. Hoepfully they'll be able to fax me a map. It is just along the road to me - Samut Prakan that is.

[leisurely]

I've tried phoning the number but no answer I would really like to know where abouts this is as my parents would like to go (as well as me!) Any info appreciated. I don't know where to post the querey Samut Prakan is not an option on any of the 'local' forums. Any ideas anyone?

[Jai Dee]

Sorry leisurely, I can't find any additional information.

Try some of the contact numbers from the TAT website.

[leisurely]

Thanks chap I will By the way, is that you in your atavar thing? It scares the life out of me if I am on the net at night in the dark.