Let’s have lunch at Don Wai Riverside Market.
The floating market at Wat Don Wai (near Wat Rai Khing) has become very popular for Thai and foreign tourists. It is located on Nakhon Chai Si River, Nakhon Pathom Province, and only about 30 kms. from Bangkok. It took us only 45 minutes drive from Din Dang Express way. They open daily from 07:00 – 18:00.
We were there about 11:00 am. on the weekend. It’s already crowded. We were very excited to look and shop around. They are many shops and many kinds along the walkway such as food, drink, dessert, home decoration, toys, plants, cloths and many kinds on traditional dessert and sweets that hardly find in Bangkok.
Thai dessert and sweets.
Fresh homemade
We did not have much time to enjoy the cruise. We’re just ate too much. You have to come and visit by yourself. You can not imagine how many kinds of food they have.
Fruits, Vegetables, Toys and much more
You can take a boat trip along the river which is very naturally beautiful while having lunch on the boat. They also have another half day tour and full day tour packages and sightseeing for you to choose. Boats are available for rent for scenic river trips.
Cruising along the Tha Chin River while having lunch on the boat
Cruising along the Tha Chin River is available at Don Wai Market by riding a converted cargo boat and a passenger boat. There are 2 cruise lines:
1. from Wat Don Wai passing Wat Rai Khing, and Wang Pla. Travel time is about 1.15 hours and the fare is 60 Baht for adult and 30 Baht for child.
2. from Wat Don Wai passing Wat Rai Khing, Wang Pla, Wat Sanphet, Wat Decha, the police cadet academy, and the Rose Garden. Travel time is about 1.30 hours and the fare is 100 Baht for adult and 50 Baht for child.
Getting there: you can get there via two routes:
1. from Bangkok, take the old Petkasem Road route, the entrance to Don Whai market is opposite the Elephant Show ground and Sam Phran Crocodile Farm. Take the route to Wat Rai Khing, when you reach the Wat Rai Khing, go on for another 10 Kms. passing also Wat Tha Put. Don Wai temple will be seen on the left.
2. From Pinklao-Nakhon Chaisi route (new route), take the Buddhamonthon V Road, there is a road sign to Wat Rai Khing, take that road, keep on going for another 4 Kms., you’ll see the second sign to Wat Rai Khing, turn right here and go on for another 4.5 Kms, then take a left turn at the T-intersection that leads to Don Whai Market, it will on your left-hand side.