Tha Kha Floating Market
A small canal market in Amphawa district where locals still sell from boats. Saturday and Sunday from 06:00 to early afternoon, plus lunar-calendar days.
Plan your visit
- Hours
- Sat 06:00–14:00, Sun 06:00–13:00
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Prices at market stalls are negotiable — start at 50–60% of the asking price and meet in the middle. Fixed-price shops and malls don't haggle. Smile and keep it friendly; aggressive bargaining is considered rude.
Finding your way around Tha Kha Floating Market
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Getting there and around
- In Amphawa district, Samut Songkhram, about 90 minutes to two hours from Bangkok by car and about 15 minutes by road from Amphawa.
- By public transport, a minivan from the Southern Bus Terminal (Sai Tai Mai) to Mae Klong, then a morning songthaew to Tha Kha, about 45 minutes and ฿20. There's no direct service.
Details
- Phone
- +66 98 272 8825
Full opening hours
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Why go, and how to do it well
Get there early or don't bother. Tha Kha is the calm alternative to Damnoen Saduak, a canal market in Amphawa district where boats still sell fruit, snacks and home cooking to people who live nearby, and the whole thing is winding down by early afternoon. By late morning the best produce is gone and so is much of the point. Look out for the coconut sugar this stretch is known for, ladled hot into clay pots.
It trades on Saturday from 06:00 to about 14:00 and Sunday from 06:00 to about 13:00. It also keeps its old rhythm from before the weekend market existed, opening on the 2nd, 7th and 12th days of the waxing and waning moon, roughly 06:00 to noon, so check a Thai lunar calendar if you can't make a weekend. Entry is free. Rowboats take you further along the canal past orchards and old wooden houses if you want more than the market end.
It's in Samut Songkhram province, about 90 minutes to two hours from Bangkok by car, and about 15 minutes by road from Amphawa, so the two make one day. There's no direct public transport. On your own, take a minivan from the Southern Bus Terminal to Mae Klong, then a morning songthaew for about ฿20 and 45 minutes, or hire a driver in Amphawa. Wear shoes you don't mind getting muddy, as the banks aren't level.
Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Oct 2026
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Tha Kha, Amphawa District, Samut Songkhram 75110, Thailand
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Arrive Early or Late
Vendors believe the first sale of the day is lucky — you'll often get a better deal if you arrive right when the market opens. Late in the evening, sellers may also discount to avoid packing unsold goods.
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Tha Kha Floating Market: Frequently Asked Questions
When is Tha Kha Floating Market open?
Saturday from 06:00 to about 14:00 and Sunday from 06:00 to about 13:00, plus the 2nd, 7th and 12th days of the waxing and waning moon, roughly 06:00 to noon.
Is Tha Kha Floating Market worth visiting?
If you want a working canal market rather than a show, yes. It's small and local, with boats selling fruit, snacks and coconut sugar, and it's best before 10:00.
How do I get to Tha Kha Floating Market from Bangkok?
By car or on a tour, about 90 minutes to two hours. On your own, take a minivan to Mae Klong and a morning songthaew from there, or hire a driver in Amphawa.
Can I combine Tha Kha with Amphawa?
Yes. Tha Kha is a morning market and Amphawa gets going in the afternoon, about 15 minutes apart by road, so they fit one weekend day.
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