The Incredible Mae Klong Railway Market in Thailand

A market like no other in the world

If there is one market to see besides the floating markets of Thailand, it is this one. The unusual Mae Klong market is a little adventure. This is called the “folding umbrella” market. A daily train in the timetables are known to the merchants, passes right in the middle of the voice and brings down the « awnings » and the traders’ stands. This is why this nickname is more than justified. To get there, you have to take the train from Bangkok. The market is not far from that of Amphawa (see the video on Amphawa) and you would do well to stop there after the floating market. The unusual Mae Klong market is located in the southwest of Bangkok.

Mae klong an unusual market in Thailand

Many travelers do not know about this unusual Mae Klong market, but it is becoming a little more popular because of the videos we see on YouTube. I invite you to look at mine to understand how such a market has existed for over 30 years. In our country, it would be impossible to make such a deal even for a day. However, I like this adage from a philosophical book taken up by a video game and a film: “Nothing is true, everything is permitted”. Fans may have recognized it. In our country, we are not trusted, as if we were all irresponsible and cheats. The authorities would have taken the matter to court a long time ago to fine us if we were like its traders. This way of not trusting us in France is one of the reasons that makes me say that I feel better elsewhere.

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