Is Khlong Lat Mayom worth it?
Worth itUnderrated · +33Weekend canal-side food market in Taling Chan, Thonburi, with cheap long-tail boat rides
Worth it. Google 4.3 from 11.7k reviews; visitors get the relaxed, local canal market they expect, though the 'floating' part is small.
Hype38How famous and hyped it is
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4.3 ★ Google · 11,740 reviews— hypegap votes · be one of the first
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The draw is cheap, local weekend food — grilled fish, sticky rice desserts, coconuts — eaten by the canal.
Why Reality is 71
Lives up to its fame4/5Google 4.3 from 11.7k reviews; visitors get the relaxed, local canal market they expect, though the 'floating' part is small.
Value for money5/5Free entry, ~฿100 boat rides and local-price food; a cheap taxi from the centre.
Can’t get it elsewhere3/5Taling Chan floating market nearby offers similar; it's mainly a closer, more local alternative to Damnoen Saduak.
Easy to do3/5Weekends only and no rail link; taxis are ~25–45 min and some drivers don't know it. Crowds build by lunchtime.
What people loved
Feels local: Thai families outnumber tourists, unlike Damnoen Saduak or AmphawaCheap, varied Thai food — grilled fish, omelettes, coconuts and desserts at local pricesInexpensive canal boat ride past wooden houses and orchardsOnly ~25–45 minutes from central Bangkok, versus ~2 hours for Damnoen SaduakWhat wore them down
More of a canal-side food market than a 'floating' market — only a few boats sell goodsWeekends only, and packed by lunchtime, especially at the boat pierNo rail access; taxi drivers may not know it or may refuse the meterSome reviewers find the food fine rather than outstandingKnow before you go
See something out of date? Fix it right here.Booking: No booking; just turn up on a weekend. Boat rides are bought at the pier.
EntryFree to enter; parking about ฿20 (per a 2026 Google review)Source · Checked Oct 16, 2026
HoursSaturdays, Sundays (and public holidays per guides) 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed Monday–FridaySource · Checked Oct 16, 2026
Boat tourOptional canal boat rides from a pier across the road; recent reviewers report about ฿100 for roughly an hour (Maptrotting's 2023 visit paid ฿60 for 1.5 hours)Source · Checked Oct 16, 2026
Getting thereNo rail station nearby: BTS Silom line to Bang Wa then ~฿100 taxi, or a metered taxi from central Bangkok (~25 min on a quiet Sunday morning, ~฿175); ~30–45 min from Siam/Rattanakosin depending on trafficSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026
PaymentMost stalls are cash only (Google lists no credit cards); small ATM near the main entranceSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026
Time neededHalf a day including the round trip; arrive around 9 a.m. before the lunchtime crowdsSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026
Opening hours (Google)
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: Closed
- Wednesday: Closed
- Thursday: Closed
- Friday: Closed
- Saturday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
In their words
“Well worth a visit if you’re after a more authentic Thai floating market experience while in Bangkok.”
“However, the taste of the food here is so so, not extremely wow.”
“You can give it a try if there is nowhere to go in the BKK center besides shopping malls.”
“A laid back, no frills market that delivers on local flavor and charm.”
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Questions people ask
When is Khlong Lat Mayom Floating Market open?
Saturdays and Sundays (guides add public holidays), about 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is closed Monday to Friday.
How do I get to Khlong Lat Mayom from central Bangkok?
There is no nearby station. Take a metered taxi (about 25 minutes on a quiet weekend morning) or the BTS Silom line to Bang Wa and a short taxi from there.
Is there an entrance fee?
No. Entry is free; you pay only for food, parking and optional boat rides (around ฿100 per person according to recent reviewers).
Is Khlong Lat Mayom better than Damnoen Saduak?
It's closer, cheaper and more local, with better food, but has far fewer vendor boats. Choose Damnoen Saduak only if the boat-market photo is the priority.
Do I need cash?
Mostly yes. Most stalls are cash only; there's a small ATM near the entrance.
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Sources
- Maptrotting — Khlong Lat Mayom Floating Market: Bangkok's Local Alternative
- Khlong Lat Mayom — official Facebook page
- Google Maps — Khlong Lad Mayom Floating Market