Continuation of my long overdue BKK trip post...
We took a van from BKK to Maeklong which is about 2 hours away from the city.
This place is famous among tourists as the only railway market that is still operating in the country.
We were there to 'catch' the 11am train. The train schedule is displayed on board at the station counter
While waiting for the train to arrive, we walked along the railway track to look see around the market
Nothing fancy. It is just some common market that sells veggies & groceries, like our morning market
Then we quickly find a good spot to 'catch' the 'slowest moving train' in action
there were already lotsa 'tourist like us' standing aside to get the best view of the train approaching the market. A few tourism officers were on standby to guard and ensure that people avoid standing or walking on the railway track. Well, 'mishap' do happen in crowded place, and we don't want to see any bloody scene...
Train approaching, suddenly everyone was busy taking pictures/video with whatever camera and phone cam they have on hand...as if they have never seen a train before~~~
the train docked at the station...and will depart again half an hour later.
here's one photo for remembrance...*the fella below is not me
Such a creative mural. Nowadays seems like many places have wall art to attract tourists!
Such a creative mural. Nowadays seems like many places have wall art to attract tourists!
5 comments:
Your friend is the model for your photos? Looks like tourists like to walk on the railway track.
Other than veggies and groceries, do they sell souvenirs, gifts and crafts at the railway market, i am more interested in such stuff.
I havent been to this market. Would love to visit BKK again and hope able to visit this popular railway market. But not so eager with crowds. Haha
Wow! This place is very interesting. Been to Thailand over a hundred times but yet to visit this market.
We have been planning a trip to Thailand. It will be nice if we can visit this market.
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