Ayutthaya Central Agricultural Market
Come here for the prawns. This is a working wet market that happens to be very good at one thing: fresh river seafood, sold live from tanks at prices that make the tourist-facing riverside places look silly. The system is simple. You choose your kung mae nam, or fish, or whatever else is thrashing about in the tanks, then take it to one of the on-site restaurants and they cook it Thai style while you sit down. Reviewers rate the cooking highly and note the restaurants are clean and air-conditioned, which matters more than you'd think after an hour of walking around in the heat.
The rest of it is snacks, sweets, fruit and kanom, plus Roti Sai Mai near the entrance, the spun sugar in a thin pancake that Ayutthaya is known for. Don't come expecting river views or old ruins. It's a market for people doing their shopping, and that's the appeal.
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Reviews from Google
Nice local market with lots stalls freshly made snacks, sweets, kannom, fruits & local specialty, Roti Sai Mai over the entrance. Ambience was good. We went at around 6pm which was crowded but the market seems like closing at around 8pm. We came to this market for fresh river prawns, Kung Mae Nam as googled this is a place with lots of choices but surprisingly found the outside area have quite a lot to buy. I think this place is good to go if you want rather local and inexpensive seafood
Seafood and shrimp market in this area. Crowned during weekend but on weekday is quiet. Parking are available around its market.
Besides its local market vibe, no river, nature, or anything Ayutthaya is, this market is specialized in fresh river prawns. There are so many types of fresh seafood to fit your taste and budget. Most importantly the price is very reasonable for immediate cooking at the place of your choice.
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Ayutthaya Central Agricultural Market: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ayutthaya Central Agricultural Market worth visiting?
Ayutthaya Central Agricultural Market holds a 4.3★ rating from 3,847 Google reviews — a strong rating for markets & shopping in Ayutthaya.
What are the opening hours of Ayutthaya Central Agricultural Market?
Ayutthaya Central Agricultural Market is typically open 06:00-18:00 — see the full day-by-day schedule in the location info on this page. Hours can change on Thai public holidays, so check ahead for holiday visits.
When is the best time to visit Ayutthaya Central Agricultural Market?
The best months to visit Ayutthaya are November – February, with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in November – February — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: August – October (flooding risk).
Where is Ayutthaya Central Agricultural Market located?
Ayutthaya Central Agricultural Market is at 41/1 ตำบล หันตรา Tambon Han Tra, Amphoe Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Chang Wat Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya 13000, Thailand, in Ayutthaya. Getting around Ayutthaya: Bicycle rental (best way to see ruins); Tuk-tuks (negotiate half-day rate).
Location Info
41/1 ตำบล หันตรา Tambon Han Tra, Amphoe Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Chang Wat Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya 13000, ThailandVisitor Information
Best time to visit
November – February
Avoid: August – October (flooding risk)
Rainy season
June – October
Avg. temperature
22°C – 38°C(72°F – 100°F)
Crowds
Peak: November – February
Getting there
Train from Bangkok Hua Lamphong (~1.5 hrs, very cheap). Minivan from Bangkok's Mo Chit (~1.5 hrs). A day trip by car from Bangkok is easy.
Getting around
- •Bicycle rental (best way to see ruins)
- •Tuk-tuks (negotiate half-day rate)
- •Motorbike rental
- •Boat tours on the river
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Location Info
Visitor Information
Best time to visit
November – February
Avoid: August – October (flooding risk)
Rainy season
June – October
Avg. temperature
22°C – 38°C(72°F – 100°F)
Crowds
Peak: November – February
Getting there
Train from Bangkok Hua Lamphong (~1.5 hrs, very cheap). Minivan from Bangkok's Mo Chit (~1.5 hrs). A day trip by car from Bangkok is easy.
Getting around
- •Bicycle rental (best way to see ruins)
- •Tuk-tuks (negotiate half-day rate)
- •Motorbike rental
- •Boat tours on the river