webfact Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 PM to open floating market near Government HouseBy Digital Content BANGKOK, Feb 12 -- Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha will preside over a ceremony to launch an 18-day floating market at Khlong Phadung Krung Kasem, a canal near Government House in Bangkok on Thursday, according to government spokesperson Maj Gen Sansern Kaewkamnerd.He said the opening ceremony of the floating market will be held at the Orathai Bridge at 4.45pm.Maj Gen Sansern said the floating market is part of the government’s “Discover Thainess” tourism campaign, aimed at preserving Thai cultural heritage and unique identity and stimulating the economy.The floating market will also help develop areas around Khlong Phadung Krung Kasem into pleasant public places for relaxation, he said.The floating market, which extends 350 meters from the Orathai Bridge to the Makkhawan Rangsan Bridge, will opened today through March 1.Gen Sansern said the floating market consists of three zones; the floating market, itself, open from 3pm-8pm having 40 boat vendors; a land market with some 90 booth vendors offering diverse food and products, open from 11am-8pm; and sightseeing cruises to historic landmarks along the canal, setting sail twice daily at 4pm and 5pm. (MCOT online news) -- TNA 2015-02-12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chooka Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 Priorities, meanwhile in Thai politics...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangarang Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 lol "a land market with some 90 booth vendors offering diverse food and products," Im pretty sure that means the same exact food that can be found on the street or local markets. And also does thailand really need another market? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckyLew Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 Yummy ... eating food beside a stinky / smelly canal ... hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm appetizing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angiolo Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 I had a large sailing boat. When I anchored near a harbour ,small boats came alongside to sell fresh food. stuff I needed..... How do I get my boat into a CANAL ? LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angiolo Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 Mae Sai is a large all day market place. We have a smelly river ,no market there. How many stalls are in a floating market ? Not much competition I guess. Easy to have a bargain here. Also 10 minute visa run. Not mush corruption. \happy farang land . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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