Romain Beuvart

Amphawa Holidays

Amphawa is an authentic floating market that takes place every weekend in the province of Samut Songkram.

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Amphawa: How to get there?

An hour and a half from Bangkok by minibus

Amphawa: See when to go?

Between November and March

Amphawa: For how long?

One day

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Romain Beuvart

Travel writer

Amphawa is an authentic floating market that takes place every weekend in the province of Samut Songkram.

My suggestion

It's better to get there in the afternoon, and even towards the end of the afternoon, because the Thais love this market and in the afternoon there are fewer people (otherwise it can be really crowded).

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