New Attraction in Pattaya

Tuesday, 30 September, 2008

A brand new attraction in Pattaya consisting of areas representing North, South and Central Thailand with a variety of souvenirs and services for sale. The Floating Market covers an area of approximately 23 rai and contains around 75 Thai Style Shops made from traditional Thai materials. The car park can contain up to 500 vehicles and between 50-100 tour buses.

The Floating Market Pattaya is conveniently located just off Sukhumvit Road, south of Jomtien and only 10kms from Central Pattaya. If you coming from either Pattaya, Bangkok or Sattahip you will find a very extensive main road and motorway system with the Floating Market clearly sign posted along all the main routes. The project is being supported by Tourism Authority of Thailand, several Hotels, Radio and Television as well as via National Newspapers, Local Newspapers and Magazines.

Each of the Souvenir buildings is available for sale to give the prospective purchaser a superb opportunity to get involved in what will be the most popular tourist destination in Pattaya. The target market for customers is Europe, Australasia, Russia, South East Asia, Korea, China and

Three floating markets are within reach of Bangkok:

Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, 80 km southwest of Bangkok in Ratchaburi province, is one of the largest and most popular floating markets among tourists. Also known as Klong Lat Phli Floating Market by the locals, the market is active in the mornings

only, from 6.00 am to 11.00 am. If you want to take photos without hordes of tourists, get there early.

Air-conditioned buses leave for Damnoen Saduak every half hour starting at 6.00 am from the southern bus terminal on Boromrat Chonnani Road, Tel +66 2 434-5557-8. To get to the market itself, take a boat from Potchawan Landing or Seri Khemi Kaset Landing. Several smaller and quieter floating markets are located in Ratchaburi and nearby Samut Songkhram province. The best way to explore these markets is to hire a long-tailed boat for around 300 baht an hour, (or less depending on your bargaining powers).

Tha Kha Floating Market is about 10 km beyond Damnoen Saduak. It can easily be reached from Samut Songkhram by minibuses, which leave every 20 minutes. The market is active from 6.00 am to 12.00 am on weekends only.

Bang Khu Wiang Floating Market, in Bang Kruai district of Nonthaburi province, can be reached by boat from Tha Chang Pier near the Grand Palace. The market operates from 4.00 am until late morning but the best time to visit is around sunrise. Monks also come to the market by rowing boat to receive alms from the villagers.