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Entrance of the market. Ayothaya Floating Market (Thai: ตลาดน้ำอโยธยา, pronounced [tā.làːt náːm ʔā.jōː.tʰā.jāː]) is a cultural and shopping destination in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province, central Thailand. It is less than 2 hours from Bangkok by car and train. The market has operated since May 2, 2010.
Floating market, a marketplace in Ayutthaya period, where goods are sold from boats Ayutthaya officially used cowrie shells , prakab (baked clay coins), and pod duang as currencies. Pod duang became the standard medium of exchange from the early-13th century to the reign of King Chulalongkorn .
A floating market is a market where goods are sold from boats. Originating in times and places where water transport played an important role in daily life, most floating markets operating today mainly serve as tourist attractions, and are chiefly found in Myanmar, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and India.
Rattiya City is a retro themed attraction and contemporary market on Tha Chin river that simulates the walls of the Ayutthaya kingdom. It is only 2 km (1.2 mi) from the floating market. This place used to be used as a filming location for many historical movies or TV series such as Sri Ayodhaya on TrueVisions and True4U etc.
There is a lesser-known floating market in Ayutthaya called Klong Sabua which is more popular with Thai tourists than foreign travellers. The main attraction is a Water Theatre, said to be the only one of its kind in Thailand, featuring live performances of Thai folk tales and Sepaa musicals.
Pettah Floating Market. The Pettah Floating Markets are located on Bastian Mawatha in Pettah, a neighborhood in Colombo, Sri Lanka, and consist of 92 trade stalls, with a number of the stalls established on boats on Beira Lake. [1] The floating market serves as a tourist attraction selling local produce and local handicraft. [2]
The best ideas for things to do on New Year's Eve 2024, including fun ways to celebrate at home and inspiring New Year's activities for any age or group size.
Chao Phrom Market (Thai: ตลาดเจ้าพรหม, pronounced [tā.làːt tɕâːw pʰrōm]) is a marketplace in Ayutthaya Island (Ayutthaya City), Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya province. Regarded as the Ayutthaya's main traditional market. The market is located along Naresuan Road at the junction where