reader Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 From Pattaya Mail Wednesday is the first day that the tour group from China visits the station so there is a huge group of Chinese tourists at Mae Khlong station. ‘Folding umbrella market’ (Rom Hoop Market) or Mae Klong Railway Market is a local market in Samut Songkhram which is considered one of amazing unseen tourist attractions in Thailand. It is the one of its kind and no any place like this in the world. The local residents commonly call Siang Tai (life-risking) Market because the trains will run through at the heart of the market. The vendors have to rush to close their parasols and canvas that used to protect themselves against the sun. They also have to clear goods that will obstruct the coming train. Once the train passes, parasols and canvas will be reopened as goods are again put into their usual place next to the railroad. The practice is usual for vendors and local people, but not for tourists who will definitely find the scene exciting and enjoyable and want to see it with their eyes. After China reopened the country and resumed overseas group tours organized by travel agencies for Chinese citizens from February 6. Thailand is one of the 20 countries that China allows group tours to visit. alvnv and TMax 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khaolakguy Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 Looking at the right hand side of the photo and all the filming going on...........Oh how their friends will be entertained(or not) when they get home. alvnv 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members scott456 Posted February 10, 2023 Members Share Posted February 10, 2023 Obnoxious. alvnv 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post vinapu Posted February 11, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted February 11, 2023 I was there with our former contributor on Thursday last week not only market is fun but also getting there by train as it requires changing trains after crossing the canal in ferry. Certainly worthy detour from Bangkok and very cheap at that , two train rides at 10 Baht and ferry crossing at 3 baht each way for a grand total of 46 baht. Pictures below are mine. In my opinion it's more fun of actually being on the train while rolling through the market. Last pics is train already at the station after rolling through . thaiophilus, bkkmfj2648, khaolakguy and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members scott456 Posted February 12, 2023 Members Share Posted February 12, 2023 On 2/11/2023 at 10:40 AM, vinapu said: .....Pictures below are mine.... This white guy is you? 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinapu Posted February 12, 2023 Share Posted February 12, 2023 9 minutes ago, scott456 said: This white guy is you? 😁 does that guy look like KFC man? floridarob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members scott456 Posted February 12, 2023 Members Share Posted February 12, 2023 26 minutes ago, vinapu said: does that guy look like KFC man? Now I know you are indeed very popular in Thailand. Congrat! vinapu 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
