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Maeklong Railway Market
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NAME
Maeklong Railway Market
OTHER NAMES
Maeklong Railway Market
COUNTRY
Thailand
ADDRESS
Maeklong, Thailand

MAEKLONG RAILWAY MARKET PICTURE

Maeklong Railway Market
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About Maeklong Railway Market
It is a marketplace situated on a railway line an hour away from Bangkok. It is also called the most dangerous market in the world.

Some Lesser Known Facts About Maeklong Railway Market

  • The market was founded in the year 1905. At the time fishing was the main occupation of the locals. They started selling their goods near the railway line.
  • The vendors have specially designed covering which can easily be pulled back at the time when the train crosses the market. A bell warning goes off to make aware of the train passing through the market. As the market can be fully close to the trains it is also called "Talat Rom Hoop" in the local language which means "Market Umbrella Close."
    The vendors have specially designed covering which can easily be pulled back at the time when the train crosses the market. A bell warning goes off to
  • The more amazing thing about this market is it can adjust itself and fruits and vegetables are far enough just not to be sliced by train wheels. After the train passed they rearrange their awnings. The process is repeated several times a day.
    The more amazing thing about this market is it can adjust itself and fruits and vegetables are far enough just not to be sliced by train wheels. After
  • As the train is too close, the travelers are advised not to stand or lean over the tracks in the hope of taking a perfect shot to avoid accident.
    As the train is too close, the travelers are advised not to stand or lean over the tracks in the hope of taking a perfect shot to avoid accident.
  • In this market, you can buy many things like fruits, vegetables, seafood, meat, Thai sweets and drinks. So it is like a treat that you can click amazing picture of this wonderful market alongside buying your requirements.
    In this market, you can buy many things like fruits, vegetables, seafood, meat, Thai sweets and drinks. So it is like a treat that you can click amazi
  • As the market is fully covered under shed so you must have camera which can take clear pictures in dark.
  • The market opens daily at 4:00 am and closes at 5:00 pm.
  • The Maeklong Railway market is situated just an hour ride ahead of the Bangkok city. It is also comfortable for the travelers to book a tour bus which can take you at the nearby floating market named "Damnoen Saduak Floating Market" which is just 25 minutes away from this market. You can also book a private taxi to get here. If you wants to take a ride on train than you can catch the train at 6:45 am at the Wongwian Yai Station in Bangkok and after an hour ride to the Mahachai Station, you have to get off and to get a ferry from the Mahachai Pier to the Tha Chalom Pier.

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