Shopping

Many tourists book excursions to floating markets along the canals in the Thonburi area, but those have largely lost their authenticity and attract more foreigners than locals. By contrast, Taling Chan market, which is a little outside the centre, is less visited by tourists. The only downside is that it’s open only on Saturdays and Sundays from 08:00 to 16:00. Locals come here to shop, eat and get massages. Several moored wooden boats on the canal serve as kitchens, and a few floating docks are used for dining. The market’s atmosphere is enhanced by catfish scurrying between the piers and traditional live music. From central Bangkok you can take the metro to Bang Khun Non station and then transfer to a taxi.