The one that is no less popular among tourists and sure to be very crowded is Amphawa Floating Market in Amphawa District of Samut Songkhram Province. It’s only 1.30 hour drive from Bangkok. (For those who prefer a quieter place they are advised to go to Khlong Lat Mayom or Taling Chan Floating Markets in Taling Chan instead.) It is open on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 12.00-20.00 hrs, but all shops, stalls and boat vendors will be set ready around 15.00 hrs.
Due to its short distance, Amphawa Floating Market is one of the most popular weekend getaways for the Bangkokians, especially for those who enjoy eating seafood. Among many good things of this market are that you won’t easily catch a glimpse of a foreigner and it’s more than a scene for holiday snaps. Thus Amphawa is a nice place to observe authentic Thais’ ways of life. Amphawa Floating Market was revived from the old market where fruit and vegetable growers used to trade their produce 50 years ago.