In this video we hire out a longtail boat and explore the Tapi River and smaller canals near the city. We work our way to the floating market that is only open on Sundays. The river flows through the town and eventually to the Gulf of Thailand.
Surat Thani สุราษฎร์ธานี is the largest of the southern provinces of Thailand. It lies on the western shore of the Gulf of Thailand. Surat Thani means 'city of good people', a title given to the city by King Rama VI.
The area of Surat Thani was already inhabited in prehistoric times by Semang and Malayan tribes. Founded in the 3rd century, the Srivijaya kingdom dominated the Malay Peninsula until the 13th century.
The main rivers of Surat Thani province are the Tapi River and the Phum Duang River, which join at the town Tha Kham shortly before they flow into Bandon Bay. The delta of these rivers, locally known as Nai Bang (ในบาง), is directly north of the city of Surat Thani. It consists of several channels ...
The Big Market Jomtien
The Big Market Jomtien is a vibrant and bustling night market located on Jomtien Beach Road in Pattaya, Thailand. This market is one of the largest and most recent additions to the night market scene in Jomtien, offering a wide variety of food stalls, bars, and live music. It is situated just across from the beach, making it an ideal spot for visitors to enjoy a meal with a sea view.
The market offers a diverse selection of local Thai and international dishes. The food is generally affordable, with prices ranging from 50 to 120 baht. Visitors can enjoy a wide range of options, including seafood, Thai curries, grilled meats, and more.
The market features live music and an area where visitors can dance, adding to the lively atmosphere.
In addition to food, the market has a variety of small clothing and souvenir stalls. It's a great place to pick up unique gifts and mementos.
The Big Market Jomtien is known for its friendly and welcoming atmosphere, making it a popular spot for both locals ...
Wat Dusittharam is located off the city island in the northeastern area. The temple is still an active temple.
Wat Dusittharam earns its name from the Sanskrit word "Tush" meaning "to be content" or "that in which all desires are satisfied". It is referring to the "Tushita Heaven", the "joyful heaven or the heavens of the joyous", the fourth Deva heaven above the earth in which the almost perfect beings, about to become Buddhas, pass their last angelic life before being born on earth to assume the Buddha hood.
The monastery's area is large, with an old and a new section. In the old part we find a large chedi, a vihara and an ordination hall or ubosot. The modern part consists of new modern monastic structures.
The bell shaped chedi is built in the Ayutthaya style.
Once, a large vihara stood west of this tall chedi. On its ancient foundations a new open hall has been built, sheltering some Buddha images.
On the north side stands the former ordination hall or ubosot. It was built in a mixture of the ...
Taling Chan Floating Market is a small market built on the banks of a local Klong (canal). It was founded in 1987 and has become a part of the local community.
In Thailand markets are part of the fabric of life, from morning fresh food markets to evening markets that seem to cover city blocks, shopping and food are necessities for Thai culture. One of the popular things to do is to take the family to a floating market to eat and shop from the locals.
Taling Chan Floating Market is just a short trip for people from Bangkok to escape the city and enjoy the market. About 30-45 minutes outside of downtown Bangkok it’s an easy trip to experience a great part of Thai culture.
In addition to food people can take boat tours on the canals and see more of the area. Worth a trip for anyone that has a half a day to spend making great memories.
Taling Chan Floating Market - Food, Shopping & Boat Tours - Bangkok Thailand 2025
