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Thana Market or Nakhon Chaisri Market is located at Tumbol
Nakhon Chaisri, AmphoeNakhonChaisri. The area is only some 40
kilometers of west Bangkok. The market has been preserved its
heritage for more than 140 years. It has been established by
people who immigrate to Thailand since King Rama I era and has
been served as Nakhon Chaisri’s centre during King Rama X era.
The name translates roughly as “Farm Port Market” due to its
proximity near a river pier and within easy boating distance of
countless agricultural fields.
Since it sets on a scenic bank of Nakhon Chaisri river,
Thana Market is convenient for boating traders. There is also
the Ruam Mek bridge which unite local people from Thana Market
and Ngiew Rai.
Thana Market is currently packed with
river restaurants and sell different kind of food such as
steamed duck, kanhom pan yen, pragrimkaitao, bualoi and varies
kind of fruits especially the famous Nakhon Chaisri’s pomelo and
coconut. While the food is a major highlight at Thana, the
antique shop is also a must place to visit.Among market
attractions, there is Ama’sshrine which offer a free Chinese
course. From Thana Market, there are some highlights like Wat
Bang Phra, Wat Klang Bang Kaew, and Ton Son Market.
Thana Market is now
controlled under the Crown Property Bureau and is always
renovated. The market still preserves its heritage and remains
home to vendors for generations. There are antique architectures
that can barely found nowadays such aswood buildings which aged
around 90 years which have been preserved for new generation.
Thana Market opens every day and crowded with people during
weekends.
How to get there
By car First route:
Take PetchKasem Road, turn right at the Thana intersection, then
head to Thana Market intersection and turn right. In 300 meters
you will meet a direct way on your left hand side. (Recommended
route)
Second route: Take Baromrajjonni road or
Pinklao-NakhonChaisri, drive across ThaJeen Bridge. Make a
U-turn onto BhuddaMontol route 7 and follow the
NakhonChaisriSaiNai until you meet Thana market.
Third
route: Take BhuddaMontol
route 4, drive pass Mahidol University Salaya, then take a
mavadamized road onto NakhonChaisri Market.
By Train
Drop at NakhonChaisri station, then take a bus to the market. |
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Nakhon Chai Si |
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13.80204 N |
100.18578 E |
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