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Damnoen Saduak canal was dug as a connecting canal between two major rivers west of the Chao Phraya River (Mae Klong and Ta Chin). In the old days there were of course no paved roads, just trails for water buffalo drawn carts really, and people really used the canals to travel and trade. That’s how Damnoen Saduak floating markets came to be – a real trading center on the water for a community.
These days with roads and cars taking over the canals and boats, the market is no longer the trading center of the community. But its uniqueness and charm have led to its new role as an attraction. The market is at its best in the early morning before the crowds arrive and the heat of the day builds up. The congested canals are full of paddled wooden boats laden with, fruits, vegetables, noodles, and ice cream. Recently all sorts of goodies like paintings, candles, t-shirts and whatnots are also on offer here. Have fun and bargain hard. You can also ride long tail boat from the outskirt of the market, weaving your way through the canals to the market and visiting sites like temples or coconut sugar farm.
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