Concentration Camp Market
Come for grilled food and river views near the bridge, not for shopping, and don't turn up before seven.
Plan your visit
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 16:00–00:00, Sat–Sun 16:00–12:00
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
Turn up at 6pm and you might find five stalls open and nobody around. Turn up at 8pm and it's a different place. That's the single most useful thing to know about this riverside night market a short walk from the Bridge on the River Kwai, and it catches plenty of people out.
The name is misleading, by the way. There was no camp on this spot, though POW camps stood nearby, and the theme is loose at best. What you actually get is food, with cold drinks, fruit, meat on sticks, and moo krata hotpot grills that draw the biggest crowds. Actual merchandise stalls are thin on the ground, so if you're after souvenirs, shop elsewhere. Where it earns its keep is the riverbank itself, with the bridge in view, a beer in hand and live music some nights.
Regulars caution that late in the evening the crowd skews young and heavily drunk, and it can get messy. If that's not your scene, eat early-ish, around seven or eight, and move on.
Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Oct 2026
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Around here, on foot
Well-rated places within a short walk of Concentration Camp Market, nearest first. Minutes are at an easy pace in the heat.
- 2 minWihan Phra Phothisat Kuan ImTemples & Culture · 160 m · 4.6★
- 3 minCoco River KwaeRestaurants & Food · 210 m · 4.4★
- 3 minBridge over the River KwaiTemples & Culture · 280 m · 4.6★
- 3 minPrisoners of War MemorialTemples & Culture · 280 m · 4.2★
- 4 minRiver Kwai Bridge Railway StationTransportation · 300 m · 4.2★
- 4 minSafarine Tours KanchanaburiActivities & Tours · 310 m · 4.9★
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Reviews from Google
Prisoner of War Camp Market is a lively themed market near the River Kwai Bridge, with food stalls, drinks, and a local nightlife vibe. A casual stop for street food and photos, especially in the evening.
Nice place to listen to some music and have a few drinks on the riverbank in view of the bridge. There is also food offerings. The moo krata seemed to be very popular. Late evenings appeared to attract loads of very intoxicated, rowdy teenagers, several of them regurgitating their earlier meals onto the ground. We knew it was then time to leave.
Either I was there too early or it's just a dead market. I went at 6pm since it opens at 4pm according to maps but there were only a handful of people there, all to man the 5 stores that were open...
A sample of visitor reviews from Google. Read all 256 reviews on Google.
99/999, ตำบล ท่ามะขาม กาญจนบุรี, 71000, Thailand
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Tips for Visiting Markets & Shopping
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.
Concentration Camp Market: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Concentration Camp Market worth visiting?
Concentration Camp Market holds a 4.1★ rating from 256 Google reviews — a strong rating for markets & shopping in Kanchanaburi.
What are the opening hours of Concentration Camp Market?
Concentration Camp Market is typically open 16:00–00:00 — 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 Concentration Camp Market?
The best months to visit Kanchanaburi 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: April – May (extreme heat).
Where is Concentration Camp Market located?
Concentration Camp Market is at 99/999, ตำบล ท่ามะขาม กาญจนบุรี, 71000, Thailand, in Kanchanaburi. Getting around Kanchanaburi: Bicycle rental (town is flat); Motorbike rental.
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