Amphawa Floating Market

Market in Thailand Amphawa Floating Market Ampha floating market, viewed from the Mae Klong river. Amphawa Floating Market (Thai: ตลาดน้ำอัมพวา, RTGS: Talat Nam Amphawa, pronounced [tā.làːt náːm ʔām.pʰā.wāː]) is a floating market and a tourist attraction in the Amphawa District of Samut Songkhram Province, located in one of the branches of the Mae Klong river. Amphawa district is about 50 km away from Bangkok (less than one hour and a half travel time), making Amphawa floating market a popular tourist attraction in Thailand[citation needed]. The market is near “Wat Amphawa Chetiyaram” temple. History and view around the Amphawa Floating Market Old wood house In the past, Amphawa was a small community that prospered in trade and agriculture. Amphawa floating market was used as the communication center of the Samut Songkhram province. A community of people lived by the river. Houses are located along the river to make it easier to transport by boat. People in early times traded on boats and earned a living. The Amphawa floating market is very natural and there are many old wooden houses. Tourists will see the lifestyle of the locals and you wi