Have you ever seen a train pass through a market? Don't worry, it's not an accident. This is a daily scene at the Maeklong Railway Market in western Bangkok. The train passes through a gap less than 2 meters wide, which might seem terrifying, but it's actually very safe. The surrounding area is filled with various stalls, and the thrill of the train passing by is incredibly exciting.
Highly recommended to take notes
✍️ Every time the train sounds its horn, the vendors on both sides can pack up their stalls in about 10 seconds, allowing the train to pass through the tracks. They then resume their business, all within 5 minutes. It's truly amazing!
✍️ There are 8 trains passing through the market daily, making each occurrence like a flash performance repeated every day.
✍️ You can find local snacks, fruits, and unique clothing in the market, but they are quite expensive (more expensive than night markets). Be sure to compare prices and don't buy impulsively.
✍️ The market is located in Samut Songkhram, 80 kilometers from Bangkok. The transportation is not very convenient, so I recommend hiring a car from Bangkok (recommended: 38 Traveler). It costs less than 800 THB per person for a 10-hour car hire.
Maeklong Railway Market Schedule 👉 06:20, 08:30, 09:00, 11:10, 11:30, 14:10, 15:30, 17:40 (Plan your time accordingly before you go~)
I suggest combining this trip with a visit to the floating market for a one-day tour. It's a once-in-a-lifetime experience!
三八旅客
maklong railway station 2 hours from bangkok
took a shared coach transport package with klook (sgd$90+ after $10 discount for 2 pax) and departed from siam paragon/bts around 11am. upon arrival around 1pm we had lunch at an aircon eatery recommended by our tour guide, end of the market. staff were friendly, food was ok though not cheap. queue inside for toilet was long thus we proceeded to the market.
tried this special 80baht red seeded fruit (cousin of soursop) which has a unique taste. after train arrived around 3+, we walked till the end of the station where the the train was parked till 4plus. we could board the train for photos and witnessed staff cleaning the train and washing the train toilets.
went to the jetty and saw motorbikes boarding this ferry beside the temple. there was also this tranquil cafe beside the river.
#bucketlistreboot
Bobdog
A market on railway track
You may have seen a video on Facebook about a train getting through a local market in Thailand.
It was a wonderful trip to Maeklong Railway Market, the market is called ‘life-risking’ market because its stalls are attached to the railway, vendors at the market put out parasols or canvas to protect themselves against the sun, the shelters stick into the railway where visitors walk and do their shopping(there are selling food, fruits, meats, vegetables & souvenirs, crowded usually when tourism opens), when each signal of the arriving train rings, chaos happens....vendors will rush to close their parasols and canvas, along with clearing all goods that will obstruct the coming train at a great speed, once the train passes, parasols and canvas will be reopened as goods are again put into their usual place next to the rail track.
#staycation #summervacation
Nature Lover68
From the beautiful railway market that always has to open the train, I went to the Amphawa Floating Market, which is only available on weekends. I experienced the two major food markets around Bangkok and admire the speed of the small vendors on the railway side. And the shelf side is also worried about the tourists stepping on their goods. The highlights of the Amphawa Floating Market are not only fireflies, seafood and other food and beverage outlets are very good, the prices of these two markets are not expensive, 10 pigs of coconut, 20 pig noodle soup, is definitely a conscience price ~
luoxufenfei.
Maeklong Railway Market
Maeklong Market, Mueang Samut Songkhram District, Samut Songkhram 75000, Thailand
Since it's a popular railway market, I decided to explore the surrounding side streets instead.
Reisetante
The market Dancing with trains 🇹🇭
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When coming to Bangkok, Thailand, be sure to visit the Meigong Railway Market, which has a history of over 100 years! It is also one of the biggest characteristics of Thailand, and not coming will be regrettable. The Meigong A Railway Market sells everything, including fruits and vegetables, snacks, bags, hats and clothes, seafood, small gifts... The prices are much cheaper than those in the water market, and can be negotiated.
Whenever a train passes by, the shop owner will retract the sunshade above and wait for the train to pass before opening
The train is traveling very, very slowly, so it is very safe, enough for you to check in and take photos.
@Business hours: all day
Sadia_N
🔺 Mae klong train market in Bangkok is amazing 🤩
♥️ I just had the most incredible experience visiting the Maeklong Train Market in Bangkok, and I can't wait to share it with you! 🌟 It was truly a unique and extraordinary adventure that left me in awe 😍
💫 Imagine strolling through a bustling market, with vendors showcasing their colorful array of fresh produce, mouthwatering street food, and vibrant handicrafts.
🚧 But here's what sets the Maeklong Train Market apart: the train literally passes through the middle of it! 🚂🌽🍉 It's like something out of a dream. As soon as you hear the distant horn, the shopkeepers swiftly retract their awnings and make way for the train to pass by. It's an incredible sight to behold, and you can't help but marvel at the precision and coordination involved.
💢💢 look at the photos how close the train pass from people and goodies. The merchant lady doesn’t even bother while drinking her juice 💢💢
❗️I highly recommend that anyone visiting Bangkok sets aside a day to experience this marvel. Trust me, it's an opportunity you don't want to miss! 📸✨ The whole experience feels surreal and absolutely amazing. It's one of those rare moments that will stay with you forever‼️
🎁 To make the most of your visit, I suggest joining a day tour. They typically start with a visit to the train market, allowing you plenty of time to appreciate this unique phenomenon and explore the market at your own pace. You'll have the chance to savor some delicious local cuisine during lunchtime as well.
⛵️Afterward, the tour takes you to a nearby location where you can hop on a boat and embark on a scenic ride through a floating market. It's a picturesque journey that immerses you in the vibrant culture of Thailand's waterways. Finally, the tour concludes at the big Damnoen floating market, where you can indulge in even more shopping and culinary delights. 🛍️
🎀 Believe me when I say that this day trip will leave you with unforgettable memories and a deeper appreciation for the rich tapestry of Thai culture. 🌺🛶
#MaeklongTrainMarket #BangkokAdventures #UnforgettableExperience
Alineoptera
Unique Maeklong Railway Market 🇹🇭
#songkran2024
Mae Klong Train Station in Bangkok offers a unique and thrilling experience for visitors. Known as the "umbrella pulldown market," it's famous for its bustling market stalls that line the railway tracks. Witnessing the vendors swiftly retract their goods as the train approaches is an exhilarating sight, showcasing the ingenuity and adaptability of the local sellers. Visitors can explore the market's vibrant atmosphere, sample local delicacies, and shop for fresh produce and souvenirs. Beyond the market, the station itself provides a glimpse into Thailand's railway history. Mae Klong Train Station is a must-visit destination for those seeking an authentic and unforgettable Bangkok experience.
Zaclin29
Bangkok | Close Encounter with the Train | Maeklong Railway Market.
Experience the train passing by right in front of your face!
It's right here at the Maeklong Railway Market.
The market here is very characteristic of local Thailand.
Not only traditional snacks, bags, fruits, vegetables...
It's a proper traditional market~
The things for sale, like scarves, are really suitable to buy as souvenirs!
Internet celebrity Coconut Sister is also here~ Buy a freshly chopped coconut to drink while strolling around~
There is a coffee shop in the middle to the back section.
You can sit here and wait for the train to pass by~
When the time comes, the boss will call everyone to sit outside in a row.
Then you can witness the vendors quickly packing up for the train to pass and then swiftly setting up again.
The train really passes right in front of your face, you can even shake hands with the passengers on the train haha.
It is said that Hong Kong also has its own Maeklong Railway Market.
It's over at Spring Garden Lane~ And you can take photos with the Ding Ding tram!
I really want to go!!
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Mark Evangelista
The Thai Meigong Railway Market is located in Samut Songkhram Province and is known as the most dangerous vegetable market in the world. Vendors set up stalls on both sides of the railway. When the train came, the booths were collected again. The movements were quick and people were swaying. The body of the visitor is almost always attached to the train. In the market, I saw the Shakespeare Network Red Ice Ice Sister, but the stall business was very deserted. Most of the people who sway in this market are Chinese, except for the locals. Every vendor is almost Chinese. The train is 8 baht a day, and you can take pictures on the train when you stop at the station.
kaixincaicai.
Bangkok can see the characteristic market that the train has passed
go to the Meigong Railway Market, I suggest it is more convenient to choose to carpool. It is usually a 6-8 seat air-conditioned van, which is very comfortable. When you buy it, please check if your hotel is within the pick-up range. A total of 1 hour drive to the Meigong Railway Market.
Actually, after more than an hour's drive, the real experience is not the market itself, but the train that has been opened for a few minutes.
When the train hasn't come yet, let's go inside the market. The narrow aisle is a little bit unbearable for people who come and go, especially when they first enter. If you accidentally step on the control area of other people's shops, you will be reminded of it. The main selling in the market is mainly to eat, although it is still cheap, but it is really not tempting to buy.
When the train is about to reach the market, you will hear the train start to whistle to remind the people on the stall to start collecting! I have experienced this process all the year round, and people in the market can be quite quick to pack up! Three times and five divided by two, a few seconds in the middle of the narrow train road vacated a large area.
If you are standing on both sides, you must stand a little inside, otherwise you will still be picked up by the train. When the train passed by, I really felt this close distance, and when I stepped forward, I bumped into the carriage. Stimulating and fun, there are people who bought a ticket on the train. As the train passed, the stalls in the market quickly began to prop up the tent and began a new round of busyness.
Joe Cai.
Meigong Railway Market (traffic strategy for the bus in the city) and photo guide
Because the CMB distribution center near Victory Mocument has been demolished, it is now necessary to go to the South Railway Station or the East Bus Station. By car. The East Bus Station is relatively convenient for transportation. BTS Ekkamai Station Exit 2 is a 1-minute walk away. The
van/bus is about every 30-45 minutes, 90 baht. The location of the ticket counter has changed many times recently. After the station, ask Maeklong. Meigong Station is in Rattna Withi, about 5 minutes walk from Meigong Market/Train Station. The return trip is also at the same station. If you encounter a big traffic jam after entering Bangkok, you can get off at the BTS station along the way and take the light rail back to the city (such as BTS Bearing or Bang Na).
After arriving at the market, the first thing to do is to confirm the train schedule and then go around and check the card position half an hour in advance. Although tourists have a lot of brain pain, there are many things worth taking. Apart from the colorful booths and trains, they can also capture the moment when the shopkeepers collect and set up the stalls; the interaction between the tourists on the train and the tourists on the rails, and the swarming team. Onlookers.
LiAn.
At the end of noon, the Shantou Fish Restaurant
Meigong Station, which is not far from the Meigong Market, is noon. The driver guide took us to a restaurant near the station. A little far from the main road, if it is not a chartered car, we can't find it. The restaurant is built on a sightseeing platform by the river. The river has a cool breeze and a wide view. Not yet open, everyone has been vying for praise. The
restaurant is called the Taro Fish Restaurant, so of course you will taste the special taro fish here! The fish should be squid. After frying, the skin is crispy and the inside is thick and fragrant. It tastes delicious! One person, one with the sauce of Thai secret, is enough to eat.
cabbage meatball soup is the gospel of Thai friends who can't eat spicy food. Although Tom Yum Kung is also very delicious, Thai people have the means to make the soup of broth and glutinous rice balls very delicious and delicious. Can help you temporarily get rid of a bunch of hot and sour, adjust the load of taste buds and stomach.
The biggest question after eating is that the head of the taro fish is originally awkward? In fact, this is because the fishermen of Thai fishermen use fish nets to make a small difference. Therefore, the fishing boat must be frozen when it is hit. The width of the transfer box that flows to the ice bank cannot be the length of a fish. Therefore, the fishermen put the fish. The head twisted a ninety degree and put it into the ice box. Afterwards, the fish twisted their heads into a 90-degree angle like a hippocampus. They were arranged in an orderly manner. It was a good-looking one, and it confuses those of us who like "real".
Shirley Zhu.
Market Special 2| Feel the slow time in the Meigong Railway Market
Recommend a place where you can take pictures of romance and art.
Meigong Railway Station, two hours drive from Bangkok. This is a magical station, train in the afternoon 2
Metisyao.
Pretend that you are a superstar, this is the correct way to open Meigong! Before coming to the Meigong Railway Market, it was reported to the minibus group. It was waiting for the train next to the railway. This time we chose a different experience: on the train, we experienced the welcome scene when the train entered the Meigong Railway Market. From Ban Laem Railway Station, take the train to Meigong, which takes about 1 hour and the price is 10 baht. When I entered the Meigong station, I found out that this was the correct way to open the work. When the train slowly passed, all the people were photographing us (in fact, they were taking the train) and felt like an international superstar. .
New_York_Gossip.
This is the irreplaceable vegetable market in Bangkok. The sights that I saw in the "Twelve Roads" have finally come to me now! It is known as one of the Eight Wonders. If you want to experience the local market life, don't miss it. Some people say that this is the most dangerous vegetable market in the world. Every day there is a commuter train that is less than 3 meters wide. It passes through 8 times, but it makes this dangerous place a famous world-famous landscape.
/ / / / It seems to be similar to the domestic one, but always feels a little genetic mutation. There are a variety of foods that have never been seen in the market. The prices are also very cheap, such as 4 bullfrogs, 100 baht, 80 baht, and a bag of mangosteen. If you have the ability, you can bargain with the hawkers, but I think it is already very cheap.
When the train enters the station
This is a railway to the direction of Bangkok. In the market market less than 3 meters wide, you are buying food, suddenly a train is coming over, when the train comes The person who buys the food will disappear in an instant, the whole process takes about a minute, and then suddenly it is quiet. It feels quite exciting, haha, but the vendors here have become accustomed to such an environment. However, the first time you go, you still have to pay attention to safety.
cici_trip
Friends who have been to Thailand must know that there are countless markets here, but one of them is very magical. All the vendors in this market sell goods on the railroad tracks, and tourists need to walk on the rails. After the train arrives, the vendors will quickly collect the stalls and wait for the train to pass before returning the booth to the original state. Here is in the world. The prestigious Bangkok Meigong Railway Market.
Speaking of this railway market, it has been more than 20 years. At that time, the local government in Bangkok wanted to acquire land to build the railway, but the residents here were not willing to relocate. Over time, it became the most vulnerable nail house in Bangkok.
However, the local government finally compromised. The result of the consultation was to allow the vendors here to still do business in the same place, but the vendors must immediately collect the goods when the train passes, to ensure that the train can enter and exit the station at a speed of no more than 15 kilometers per hour. However, it is precisely because of this, it has become a world-famous tourist attraction, attracting a large number of tourists to promote consumption.
Crazyman_Sun.
Since the railway market and the floating market are far from the downtown area of Bangkok, the Buddhist system CP like me and fat brother is naturally unwilling to go through the twists and turns to reach the scenic spots, so we reported a half-day tour online in advance.
Start at 9:00 in the morning and end at 3 pm, including two scenic spots, Dannen Sado Water Market and Meigong Railway Market, one person for 120 yuan.
Sign up for such tours usually include hotel transfers, but only some areas are limited, and Siam is there.
Two hours after driving from the city, we arrived at the Meigong Railway Market. The time spent here only gave us half an hour, and there was basically no deep shopping.
When I arrived at the market, I heard the sound of the train whistling, so I immediately flew to the side of the railway and just saw the train passing by.
The train is very slow, the people under the car are mad at the people on the car, the people in the car are madly taking pictures of the people under the car, very interesting. But be sure to pay attention to safety, be careful. After the train was driven by
, the stall owners quickly had their tents and continued to sell their goods. This speed can be said to be very fast, it only takes one to three seconds. Then we walked along the railway to the market and strolled around for a very limited time.
Rachel Yu.
Inexplicably feel that the market is very curative, because the market is always so popular, steaming, very vivid. Therefore, there is no sorrow to visit a vegetable market can not be cured, if there is, then go shopping twice.
When I was in Bangkok, I visited the food market many times. The most impressive one was the Meigong Railway Food Market. When the train drove the food stalls on both sides, it was really thrilling.
Then we went deep into the vegetable market and looked at all kinds of ingredients, seafood, fresh fruits and vegetables, and some that are not famous. The food itself also has its own healing function. These fresh ingredients will always imagine the way they look after the food. When they think about it, they feel that life is full of infinite beauty.
YoyoMo.
Wrongly the highest level of Thai punch card, leaving Bangkok city a little distance, so I still booked a day trip on a pig, do not want to get up early, so I booked a 9am or so, and some water market must be 6am to pick up, can not I lived up to the breakfast I ordered. It took about 2 hours to drive, and it was still a little distance. The market is very mixed, and the price is certainly cheaper than the urban area. It is the famous Thai coconut sister on tiktok. Sure enough, she sipped the most sense of the land, commercial business, and hard work, and the throat was shouted every day. When I saw Chinese people speaking Chinese, I saw Thai English when I saw foreigners. Is it very gratifying? Anyway, I bought 2, 20B, which is quite sweet. The unnamed shop opposite the hotel is 60B, haha, 20B will not have much money, the benefits are very good ~ and the surrounding are selling stalls of dried fish, dried bananas, jewelry, etc., because the train passes through the whole point They only need to take the booth a little bit earlier, and after the train, everything is still the same, this is also a magical place. The next day I took part in the event, riding a bus through the subway market in another Muslim area, they lived on both sides, it was a little unbelievable anyway~ There were some small restaurants around, and they ate at random, the taste was not bad, 2 people 400B It is also very affordable.
Peachsai.
Very Thai-like, seemingly messy market, running every day, every step of the way, market vendors and railway trains are safe. Be sure to count the time in the market. The trains go in and out of the station every day. When we arrived, the train had already been opened from the US attack station. We hurriedly parked the car on the side of the road next to the railroad track. We just saw the train coming slowly. The hawkers then picked up the stalls and gave them to the train, as if they had been measured with a ruler. The carriage was almost close to the goods, and then the stalls continued to be traded.
紅塵客.
The Meigong Railway Market is mainly for local people to buy ingredients on weekdays. Therefore, there is no relationship with tourists. Therefore, there are few vendors selling souvenirs in this market, but there are opportunities to see all kinds of authentic ingredients and daily life. Supplies and groceries have really touched the life of the locals.
There are a lot of delicious food stalls, vegetables and fruit stalls. When the train passes by, the vendors on both sides of the rails will slowly pick up the goods originally laid on the rails, and the train will slow down.
Train entry and exit station timetable:
inbound: 9
Cici
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Chiang Mai has the title of Gourmet Capital, which not only continues the hot and sour style of Thai food, but also maintains its strong personality. Northern Thailand is affected by the ancient Lanna dynasty. The ingredients are mainly chicken, pork, fungi and fruits and vegetables. Compared with the southern and central cuisines, the oil is less oily and healthy, and the main food in Chiang Mai is replaced by glutinous rice.
and the main recommendation of the adzuki bean is that you come to the train market and the floating market, as well as the weekend market. From time to time, you will find a small city with rich colors and a surprise.
Chiang Mai cuisine is widely distributed and can be seen everywhere. There are many riverside restaurants near the Ping River, which are full of atmosphere and perfect taste. On the Ningman Road, you can also find a restaurant that is decorated with a bright spot. The Chiang Mai University is also surrounded by the favorite of the students. Cheap food; however, in Chiang Mai, the most important thing to miss is to go to various night markets to find snacks and give people a full sense of happiness.
Steven..
Meigong Railway Market, this is also the destination of Bangkok tourism. I have already been here a few years ago. It is still very interesting. This time, with the friends, the reason is that the beauty is hot, because it is here. It is known as the most dangerous vegetable market in the world. The
rail market is located in the night power house. It takes more than an hour to drive from Bangkok. If you are taking public transportation, you can take a ride near the Victory Monument in Bangkok. It is more than ten o'clock in the morning to arrive at Meigong. It is obvious that there are a lot more tourists here. A large part of it is the credit of the tour group. The station is very simple. It is such a greenhouse. There are no trains and no trains coming in. So it looks very ordinary, the station has eight times a day is the time of the train, which is 6
Panda_Slow_Travel.
Meigong Railway Market.
How come Bangkok can not go to its rail market to see it. Narrow railroad tracks are crowded with vendors, and tourists and locals are on track to pick what they need.
The price here is cheaper than that of Bangkok. If you want to buy dried mangoes, you are right.
Trains will arrive at Meigong Station in a few days a day. Merchants know the time and start collecting when the train arrives. It is very quick to let the rails pass by train.
However, there are too many tourists here, most of them are Chinese. It is not easy to find a camera here to take pictures. It is only difficult to take photos.
NIKI ZUO.
Thailand's Meigong market is perhaps the most exotic vegetable market in the world, and it is also the most dangerous vegetable market in the world. It is only when you come to the scene to feel it for yourself. Guess the beginning and guess the ending.
Here, like all ordinary vegetable markets, it is full of excitement and full of everyday life. People are mundane and busy with everything, and they are full of fireworks. The screams of small traders are one after another, and the taste of various foods and fresh fruits and vegetables is mixed and lingering in the hot and humid air.
everything, it looks normal again. In addition, when the broadcast started to sound. The hawkers on both sides of the railway began to get busy. The items that are next to the track are separated and ready for the miracle.
2 minutes, when the whistle was heard, the train came slowly. People calmly look at everything in front of them, leisurely and comfortable. This is an incredible sight for tourists all over the world. In their eyes, it is just a daily life.
Fish_and_Fish.
Meigong train market, super net red train market, I used to come here six years ago, the shed and the locals are the original taste, but after entering, I found many Chinese people, some hawkers also changed The sale of dried durians and dried mangoes with Chinese characters, and even the hawkers selling mangoes and smoothies will be drunk in Chinese. It is indeed the Chinese tourism army.
Several people in the alleys are wearing singing shirts, and I have been singing for a few laps. This shirt seems to be a must-have for their festivals. Many teenagers with water guns in the subway are dressed like this. .
Because the train market is several times more than six years ago, it is very hard on the self-timer. After waiting for a long time, I waited for almost no one, because the camera is still on the camera bag. If you are low, you can change it to sit and shoot. From the composition to the attitude, it is indeed much more skilled than six years ago. At two o'clock the train entered the station! Still familiar with the formula of quickly collecting shelves, or the train with yellow and red.
weiyishan.
Bangkok's red spot is comparable to the attacking railway market
This is a place similar to the vegetable market. When the train passes, the owner along the railway will pick up the booth; when they drive away, they will put it out again. Because there are not many trains in one day, such a scene has become a very interesting sight for tourists coming to Bangkok, so this "train market" has been preserved.
Little Raiders: The most suitable time to come here should be before 11am, because 11