Rating: 4.2/5 (5 votes)

Operating day: Sunday - Saturday

Operating time: 09.00 - 17.00

Wat Klang Khu Wiang Floating Market Sampa Thuan, Nakhon Chai Si, Nakhon Pathom. The market offers food, varies kind of fruits, and a fish dock.

 

The market was once called Wat Klang Lao, an ancient temple with vague establishing date. Nevertheless, there was evidence that it was restored during King Rama II era when the army fought against Viang Chan and herds the people of Viang Chan to Nakhon Chai Sri and settled down at Ban Sampatuan which is now Tumbol Sampatuan, Amphoe Nakhon Chai Sri.

 

Afterwards, during the time when Jompol Po Pibulsongkram was a prime minister, Wat Klang Lao’s name was changed to War Klang Koo Vieng in order to harmonize with the culture and its surroundings which are moated. 

 

Nowadays, Sophon the provost, and the abbot trying to develop cultures and tradition by encouraging the locals to build floating market as another attraction under the slogan “Flotaing market, fish dock and big herbs pot”. The market is under warm-hearted and generous concept.

 

Inside the market, along the fish dock, there are many restaurants. Visitors can enjoy a scenic view while having their meals. The market is also offers visitor a cruise trip so they can learn the locals’ way of life and a beautiful view such as Wat Rai King or Wat Lam Phaya.

 

Moreover, there are shows in the market such as water Muay Thai, music which change weekly. Another must-see in the market is the world record herbs pot.