Khlong Lat Mayom Floating Market, Bangkok, Thailand, Bangkok, Thailand

We've heard of the amazing floating markets before coming to Thailand and after doing a bit of research we chose the Khlong Lat Mayom Floating Market to the west of Bangkok.

This was pitched as a much less touristy, more authentic and more relaxed floating market compared to Damnoen Saduak or Amphawa.

If you're in Bangkok at the weekend it's a great time to escape the sweaty and busy centre and head out to one of the famous 'floating markets' located on the outskirts of the city.

We set the alarm and headed out nice and early on our first Sunday morning in Bangkok. We were staying in the Silom district of the city and could have jumped on the BTS to get halfway there and then take a taxi but after a quick calculation, it worked out cheaper and easier for us to take a Metered Taxi all the way.

It really depends on which area you are staying in but you could take the Silom line out to Bang Wa BTS station and a taxi should be around 100 THB to the market, this would avoid any traffic jams later in the day.

Another hassle-free alternative would be to go to a Thai food market with a local friend. With a local expert, not only you will comfortably get to Khlong Lat Mayom Floating Market in their private car, but also uncover some fantastic local stories. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).