Pak Khlong Talat (Thai:ปากคลองตลาด,pronounced[pàːkkʰlɔ̄ːŋtā.làːt]) is a market inWang Burapha Phirom Subdistrict,Phra Nakhon District,Bangkok,Thailand, that sellsflowers,fruits, andvegetables. It is the primary flower market of Bangkok[1][2] and has been cited as a "place of symbolic value" to Bangkok residents.[3] It is onChak Phet Road and adjacent side-streets, close toMemorial Bridge.[2] Though the market is open 24 hours, it is busiest before dawn, when boats and trucks arrive with flowers from nearby provinces.[4][5] Its location byChao Phraya River near the southern end ofKhlong Khu Mueang Doem, hence the name 'Pak Khlong Talat', literally means "the market on the mouth of the canal".
During the reign ofRama I (1782–1809), the site was afloating market. By the reign ofRama V (1868–1910), it had become afish market.[2] The fish market was eventually converted to today's produce market, which has existed for over 60 years.[1][2] The market's focus has shifted from produce to flowers as theTalat Thai market on the outskirts of Bangkok has become a more attractive site for produce wholesaling.[1]
Most of the flowers sold in the market are delivered fromNakhon Pathom,Samut Sakhon, andSamut Songkhram Provinces, though flowers that require cooler growing temperatures may come from as far away asChiang Mai orChiang Rai.[2] The market's produce selection is extensive and is delivered from across the country.[1]
The market accommodates both consumers and wholesalers and has a wide variety of customers. Many localflorists visit the market in the early morning hours to stock their shops for the coming day.[6] The urban poor who make a living stringing and sellingphuang malai (flower garlands) buy sacks ofjasmine andmarigold blossoms.[6] Though the market is documented in guidebooks,[7] it receives few foreign tourists.[6]
In 2016, outdoor vendors at Pak Khlong Talat were forced to move indoors.[8][9][10]
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Yodpiman River Walk, often referred to simply asYodpiman (Thai:ตลาดยอดพิมาน,pronounced[tā.làːtjɔ̂ːt)pʰí(ʔ).māːn]) is a riversidecommunity mall located on a diversion of theChao Phraya River nearMemorial Bridge. It is regarded as part of Pak Khlong Talat.
Situated directly behind Pak Khlong Talat, the three-storey colonial-style building houses restaurants, cafés, bakeries, banks, souvenir shops, and clothing stores. A riverside terrace provides space for walking and sightseeing along the Chao Phraya. From the terrace, theThonburi side of the river can be clearly seen, includingSanta Cruz Church, theordination hall (ubosot) ofWat Prayurawongsawat,Wat Kalayanamitr, the three whiteThai-style pavilions that serve as the headquarters of theCity Law Enforcement Department,Wichai Prasit Fort, and the pagoda (prang) ofWat Arun.[11]
The site was formerly a warehouse and old port that had been in use for around 50–60 years, and since 1961 also served as part of the flower market. In early 2016, the area was redeveloped and opened as a new landmark ofRattanakosin Island and the Chao Phraya River.[12][13]
Yodpiman River Walk also serves as a pier for theChao Phraya Express Boat, with the designated pier number N6/1. It is located between Rajinee Pier (N7) and Memorial Bridge Pier (N6),[14] providing convenient access by boat to other nearby attractions such asTha Tian andWat Pho.13°44′30.4″N100°29′46.7″E / 13.741778°N 100.496306°E /13.741778; 100.496306
The market is served byBangkok Mass Transit Authority bus lines: 3-35 (1), 3-1 (2), 2-37 (3), 5, 4-48 (7ก),2-38 (8), 9, 4-10 (42), 3-41 (47), 2-9 (53), 1-38 (60), 2-45 (73), 4-15 (82)
It is close toSanam Chai Station on theMRT'sBlue Line, as well as having access to three piers of theChao Phraya Express Boat: Memorial Bridge (N6), Yodpiman (N6/1), and Rajini (N7)
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