Wat Takien Floating Market
A canal-side temple market in Nonthaburi that still feels like a village, not a tourist set piece.
Plan your visit
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 07:30–16:00, Sat–Sun 07:30–17:00
Haggle at Markets, Not Malls
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.
Details
Full opening hours
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Why go, and how to do it well
If you've been put off floating markets by the coach-park versions, this is the antidote. It sits in temple grounds just over the Bangkok boundary in Nonthaburi, with wooden shophouses along the canals and vendors trading from boats. Nobody is performing for cameras here. It's fruit, vegetables, flowers, ready-to-eat Thai food and a bit of local handicraft, sold mostly to people who live nearby.
Go early. Doors open at 7:30am and the first couple of hours are when the produce is freshest and the boats are busiest. By mid-afternoon on a weekday it thins out. My advice is to treat it as a grazing trip rather than a shopping one. Buy small, eat as you walk, then spend twenty minutes in the temple grounds, which are half the reason to come. Don't expect souvenirs you can't get elsewhere, and don't expect anyone to speak much English. That's rather the point.
Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Oct 2026
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86 RCGF+X36 7 Tambon Bang Khu Wiang, Amphoe Bang Kruai, Chang Wat Nonthaburi 11130, 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.
Claim Your VAT Refund
Spend 2,000+ THB at a single store displaying 'VAT Refund for Tourists' signs, get a yellow form at the register, and claim 7% VAT back at the airport. It adds up fast on bigger purchases.
Wat Takien Floating Market: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wat Takien Floating Market worth visiting?
Wat Takien Floating Market holds a 4.4★ rating from 1,832 Google reviews — a strong rating for markets & shopping in Bangkok.
What are the opening hours of Wat Takien Floating Market?
Wat Takien Floating Market is typically open 07:30–16:00 — 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 Wat Takien Floating Market?
The best months to visit Bangkok are November – February, with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in December & January — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: April – May (peak heat).
Where is Wat Takien Floating Market located?
Wat Takien Floating Market is at 86 RCGF+X36 7 Tambon Bang Khu Wiang, Amphoe Bang Kruai, Chang Wat Nonthaburi 11130, Thailand, in Bangkok. Getting around Bangkok: BTS Skytrain (most central areas); MRT Metro (underground).
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