Bang Nam Pheung Floating Market is one of the best floating markets in Bangkok and a great place to visit, as you can tour it independently when staying in the capital city of Thailand on a weekend. Discover a detailed guide to Bang Nam Pheung Floating Market – one of the most popular floating markets in Bangkok, Thailand – and find the best market tour that can be used to visit it conveniently.
Bang Nam Pheung Floating Market is situated along the canal. This floating market is very popular with locals, and we could see only a few tourists hanging around.
The lifestyle of local villagers can be seen at the market.
This floating market can be visited independently or on the Bang Kachao E-Scooter Jungle Tour, as it is located in the area of the "Green Lung" of Bangkok.
Location of Bang Nam Pheung Floating Market
Bang Nam Pheung is a small village not far from central Bangkok, located in Phra Pradaeng district in Samut Prakan province, on the other side of the Chao Praya River. Even if it is only a few kilometers from the city, it might not be that easily reachable without local help or your own transportation.
Address: Bang Nam Pheung, Phra Pradaeng, Samut Prakan
Bang Nam Pheung Floating Market Opening Hours
Every Saturday, Sunday, and on public holidays, from 08:00 to 16:00. Some vendors might start selling slightly earlier or finish later than the indicated opening hours.
Bang Nam Pheung Floating Market Experience
Bang Nam Pheung Floating Market is quite big and has many interesting things to offer - delicious food, drinks, and snacks. You can find an area for music and souvenir shops there too and can delight yourself by buying local products such as coconut shells, clothes, woven handbags, handicrafts, etc.
Food at Bang Nam Pheung Floating Market
Snacks
Here you can enjoy a Thai self-made snack called "Miang kham" (เมี่ยงคำ). It is a healthy, tasty, and addictive snack made of dry coconut, Thai herbs, and sweet sauce.
Desserts
At Bang Nam Pheung Floating Market you can find ancient, deliciously sweet Thai desserts that are not commonly found on the streets of Thailand. Give it a try here!
Mini pancakes called "Khanom babin" (ขนมบ้าบิ่น) are sold here too. They are a popular Thai dessert made of coconut.
Fruits
You can also enjoy eating Thai fruits at the floating market, as they are really cheap here - try dragon fruit or kaew mang-korn (แก้วมังกร) and sugar apple or noi na (น้อยหน่า).
Another local fruit you can buy here is "Fak khao" (ฟักข้าว), or Gac Fruit, which is very popular among Thais. Fak khao is a fruit containing a high concentration of beta-carotene and lycopene.
Drinks
Here you can buy a dried purple flower called "Butterfly Pea Flower" (ดอกอัญชัน), which is used for making a tea. The tea made of this flower is full of potent antioxidants.
Thai Food
At the floating market, we had noodles for lunch - boat noodles, of course!
The price is very reasonable, and the food is really tasty here.
We arrived at Bang Nam Pheung Floating Market at 9:00 and stayed there until 13:30. We stopped by at some coffee shop and spent time there for like an hour or so and then walked around till lunchtime. It can get quite crowded at the floating market around noon. You can expect to spend about 3 to 4 hours here if you are going to spend your time shopping the Thai way.
How to Get to Bang Nam Pheung Floating Market
This floating market can be visited independently or on the Bang Kachao E-Scooter Jungle Tour if you are joining this tour to the "Green Lung" of Bangkok on a weekend.
In case you are not into using an e-scooter, you can explore Bangkok's hidden gems on this tour of Bang Kachao and Bang Nam Phueng Floating Market. Bike through the lush greenery of Bang Kachao, and discover the authentic local culture along scenic canals.
To visit the floating market independently, depending on your location in the city, you can take a Bangkok bus or a combination of the Bangkok metro and other means of public transport.
For more details about all transport options, check How to Get to Bang Nam Pheung Floating Market from Bangkok.
Tips
Cycling around Bang Kachao is the most popular way to explore the area. You can escape the hustle and bustle of Bangkok on a guided bike tour of Bang Kachao. Discover the green oasis of Bang Kachao, a hidden gem in bustling Bangkok.
