Maeklong Railway Market is a tourist attraction in Thailand that all Thailand travel books (reference book type) will introduce. Its interesting is that it is about 500 meters long on the railway. On both sides are small vendors doing business. Every time the train enters and exits the station, At the station, they have to put away the sunshade cloth on top, and move away from the large-scale goods, and the thrill of passing you when the train enters the station is the most special!
In order to visit the railway market, Wendy and Wendy took the Minivan on a self-service way, so I also introduced "How to take the Mini Van to and from the Railway Market and Amphawa Floating Market"In one article, but because the Thai trains are not punctual, it is normal that the delay is normal. For the first time, we didn't see the train coming into the station, but it was a very complete tour of the entire Maeklong Railway Market.
There are many local stalls on the periphery of the railway, selling all kinds of authentic snacks, desserts, fruits and seafood. Because the price is not expensive and the portion size is not too much, I think this is a good opportunity to experience local life, so feel free I bought some fruits and desserts. The most common ones are the coconut milk and shredded coconut in the baked cake crust. It tastes very fragrant, even people who dare not eat coconut milk find it delicious!In addition, if you see a stall selling corn, you can buy it and eat it. Usually, it costs about 15-20 baht, and it is sweet and has a solid taste.
※ Periphery of Maeklong Railway Market
▲ Taiwan’s scallion pancakes are evenly spread on the round cake crust, while in Thailand, a lot of scallion pancakes are kneaded into the thick crust.
▲ The signature Thai coconut shredded dessert.
▲ This is also very delicious. First, use the steam equipment with the Taiwan champion cake to steam the crust and cover it with salty coconut shreds and sauce. It is super delicious!
▲ The main staple food of Thais is similar to Taiwan's fried dough sticks.
▲ Super delicious corn!After being soaked in a little salt water, the members ate very happily.
▲ This is also a classic dessert, with a touch of coconut pulp sprinkled with pumpkin or taro mash.
Mae Kung Railway Market is located in Samut Songkhram (สมุทรสงคราม), and Samut Songkhram is the smallest province in Thailand. It is about 70 kilometers away from Bangkok. In addition to the location and climate, it has the highest output of coconuts in the country. , Coconut sugar, there are also many kinds of fruits, such as lychee, grapefruit, grape, longan, orange, mangosteen, star fruit, mango and banana. (All my favorites~^^~)
In addition to the railway market in Samut Songkhram, there are also the common Danneng Saduak Floating Market and Amphawa Floating Market. Therefore, the Day Tour in Bangkok usually arranges a day trip to three markets.
Maeklong Railway Market is a route between Maeklong and Ban Laem. There are four departures from Ban Laem every day at 06:20, 09:00, 11:30, and 15:30. Departure time from Maeklong Station It was 08:30, 11:10, 14:30, 17:40, but it might not be out of time. Take me as an example. I expected to see the train arriving at 11:10, but it was 30 minutes slower to arrive!
Therefore, in arranging the itinerary, if you also want to take the MiniVan to play here by yourself, like us, instead of the itinerary with Local travel agency, I would suggest to watch the 8:30 flight, and go out at about 6:30 in the morning to take the MiniVan. After more than two hours’ drive to Maeklong, if the train is still not on time, you can also visit the 500-meter railway market first.After watching the train entering the station, transfer to the Amphawa Floating Market, and you can arrive before noon, without compressing the itinerary to the afternoon. (With no experience at all, I would advise novices to set aside time for finding ways and groping, and don’t arrange too tightly)
※ The platform on the left side of the railway market
▲ This is a wreath commonly used to worship gods.
▲ At the station affairs office of Maekong Station, the driver of the chartered car accompanying us at that time helped us communicate and ask about the arrival time of the train.
After getting a long answer, the mobility adjustments were first transferred to the Shuzhong Temple to visit.
▲ A short section of the railway line brings a lot of tourists, which is not what everyone expected at the beginning, but it is rich in the casual taste of Thai people's life.
I can come here and see the train coming into the station, and then the vendors start their business again and see the different tastes of the market, but what I like more is the life aspect of the vendors and local residents in the market. The vendors are not like the Taiwanese side who will yell. Commodities and prices are all waiting for customers to come to buy, ask for prices, and then chat with the vendors who are familiar with them, or read today's newspaper. Business is doing every day but it seems that sales performance is not the most important thing.
As long as you are interested in the whole railway market, you can buy raw vegetables and fruits, seafood and dried goods. Many vendors will directly display the prices on them. Remember one thing. If you are interested in buying them, you can also buy them. It is very rude to ask the vendors to get the price you want. Don't buy it again. This is very rude, and it will affect their perception of foreign tourists over time.
Finally, I came to Thailand, where summer is all year round, so you may wish to relax and experience this beautiful country with a happy attitude, and the city style that is different from your own life.
※ Humanities in the railway market
▲ They are also waiting. ~^^~
▲ They are all passengers waiting for the train to enter the station.
▲ Ready!
▲ It is for this moment, everyone is basking and roasting in the sun, but it is definitely worth experiencing!
▲ From the video, you can see how close the train is as a whole!
▲ You can also buy a small souvenir to go home when you leave!
◎ Maeklong Railway Market in Samut Songkhram. Maeklong Railway Market
– English address: Phet Samut, Mae Klong, Mueang Samut Songkhram, Samut Songkhram
– Thai address: แม่กลอง อ.เมืองสมุทรสงคราม จ.สมุทรสงคา
