Amphawa Floating Market, Thailand

 Amphawa was not in our list (itinerary) at first. It was a last minute decision, so we didn't do much research about this place.., we arrived at Amphawa around 12.00pm when most of the market are still not open...Finally we found that Amphawa only operates in the late evening, it comes to life about 4.30pm (Friday to Sunday) when the waterway become jam packed with traders and shoppers.So bad also, that the taxi driver do not know much about this floating market. The common problem among the taxi driver in Bangkok " communication"..most of them speak Thai only..just a few can speak English..

We just not so lucky this time... Maybe next time..

Operating day: Friday - Sunday
Operating time: 15.00 - 20.00

It is an afternoon floating market by the canal near Wat Amphawan Chetiyaram (parking area is available). On Friday, Saturday and Sunday, during 12.00 a.m. – 8.00 p.m., the Amphawa Canal is occupied by vendors who pack their boats with food and drinks, such as fried sea mussel, noodles, coffee, O-liang (iced black coffee), sweets, etc

Transport By Bus Take the Bangkok – Ratchaburi – Damnoen Saduak bus to get off at Amphawa Market By OTHER By car: Take Highway 35 (Thon Buri – Pak Tho) to Km 63. Drive through the town of Samut Songkhram to take Highway 325 (Samut Songkhram – Bang Phae). At Km 36-37, take a left turn toward the King Rama II Memorial Park. The Market is near the King Rama II Memorial Park

Reference http://www.tourismthailand.org/

 

"There is a small elevated pedestrian bridge over the canal but unfortunately it does not offer the best vantage point for the keen photographer. A far better option in my opinion is to get out on the water in a small boat which can be hired for a few Baht.
Finding your way to Amphawa floating market is not too difficult as it is clearly signposted from Highway 325 heading north.
Turn left onto route 6006 and follow the road over the canal bridge. There is plenty of parking nearby to the entrance(GPS: 13.42.44 and 99.95.68.93) for which a small charge is made.
Please note however that the small roads around the market do get very busy and traffic jams are frequent."
Source: Thailand Blogs--- http://www.thailand-blogs.com/2010/09/18/thailand-floating-markets/