Damnoen Saduak - is a district (Amphoe) in central Thailand in the province Ratchaburi. The central town is most famous because of its floating market held every day till noon on a khlong not far from the district office. However as it has become a prime tourist attraction of the Bangkok vicinity the market has lost its authenticity. (source wiki)
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| Welcome to Damnoen Saduak |
After spending hours mending my stomach I still managed to get up early. Tour day!
7am is the call time and its almost 6:45 am in Bangkok. Am I late? I told myself it seems that everyone is packed up and ready.
7am is the call time and its almost 6:45 am in Bangkok. Am I late? I told myself it seems that everyone is packed up and ready.
I approached one of the local and asked if where can I find the van that will brough me to Floating Market. He checked me receipt and lead me to the van. Surprisingly we're the only asian inside the van.
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An hour away from Khao San Road we finally arrived in Damnoen
Saduak.Its advisavble to get here early.Tends to become crowded with
tourist.
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| locals preparing food |
As I sat on front of the river all I can see is locals paddling their canoes in the center of the river. Offering a ride. I walked along the 100 meter market. Looking for a souvenir. Use my haggling skill and til now I still cant remember how we understood each other through her calculator.But yes she made her sales.
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| colorful fruits |
A tour around the village is included with the 200baht we paid at Ris. I got fascinated with Thai traditional way of life.Very simple yet colorful. Huge vases, picture of the king in every houses. It a quarter past 9 am and we are heading back now to Khao San Road. Its warmer and im excited now in our temple tour.
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Tip: I booked my Floating Market Tour at Ris Travel located along Khao San Rd. Got a 50baht discounts for Filipino tourist.
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