Railway market crowded with Chinese tourists

reader · February 10, 2023

From Pattaya Mail

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Wednesday is the first day that the tour group from China visits the station so there is a huge group of Chinese tourists at Mae Khlong station.

‘Folding umbrella market’ (Rom Hoop Market) or Mae Klong Railway Market is a local market in Samut Songkhram which is considered one of amazing unseen tourist attractions in Thailand.

It is the one of its kind and no any place like this in the world. The local residents commonly call Siang Tai (life-risking) Market because the trains will run through at the heart of the market.

The vendors have to rush to close their parasols and canvas that used to protect themselves against the sun. They also have to clear goods that will obstruct the coming train. Once the train passes, parasols and canvas will be reopened as goods are again put into their usual place next to the railroad. The practice is usual for vendors and local people, but not for tourists who will definitely find the scene exciting and enjoyable and want to see it with their eyes.

After China reopened the country and resumed overseas group tours organized by travel agencies for Chinese citizens from February 6. Thailand is one of the 20 countries that China allows group tours to visit.

khaolakguy · February 10, 2023

Looking at the right hand side of the photo and all the filming going on...........Oh how their friends will be entertained(or not) when they get home.

scott456 · February 10, 2023

Obnoxious.

vinapu · February 11, 2023

I was there with our former contributor on Thursday last week

not only market is fun but also getting there by train as it requires changing trains after crossing the canal in ferry. Certainly worthy detour from Bangkok and very cheap at that , two train rides at 10 Baht and ferry crossing at 3 baht each way for a grand total of 46 baht.

Pictures below are mine. In my opinion it's more fun of actually being on the train while rolling through the market. Last pics is train already at the

station after rolling through