Foto: The train runs between the market stalls (bron: -)
Thailand - Thailand is famous for its vibrant markets, ranging from floating shops to street markets. One of the most unique markets is the Dee Maeklong Market, located along a railway line. The market is crossed by a train eight times a day, running very close to the folded-up stalls. It is astonishing to see how traders quickly pull in their goods and retract their awnings, only to display them again immediately after the train passes, as if nothing had happened. The Maeklong Market is easily accessible from Bangkok. You can get there by train, but a taxi is also an option. The market is about 50 kilometers west of Bangkok and is definitely worth a visit for tourists interested in local culture and daily life in Thailand. Although the Dee Maeklong Market has become a tourist attraction, it remains an important source of income for the local community. It also exemplifies how the Thai people ingeniously manage their businesses and adapt to changing circumstances. In recent years, the Thai government has taken steps to improve market safety, adding more warning signs and barriers to protect visitors from the passing train. Nevertheless, the Dee Maeklong Market remains a unique and fascinating place to visit.
Ayutthaya and Sukhothai
Thailand - At the bike rental, we each pick a suitable bike. On the bikes, we enter Sukhothai National Park. Sukhothai is the old capital of Thailand, and many ruins of chedis and temples are still intact. Our guide Toy is less skilled with her bike. At the first ...
Floating Market of Thailand
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The Golden Triangle
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The Grand Palace, Bangkok
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Wat Doi Suthep Temple in Chiang Mai
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