Located on Suphakij Road, along Bang Pakong River is the more
than 100-year-old Baan Mai Thai-chinese Riverside Market. It was called "Talad Rim Nam" where
Tai Yai people settled in for a long time. The Old Baan Mai Floating Market
consisted of two communities: Talad Baan Mai and Talad Bon community. The river
flows from Chachoengsao through Prachinburi River with distance of 230
kilometers. So, it can be said that the main venue for trading and exchanging
materials is the area along Bang Pakong River. In the past, the water trade was
very flourishing. However, its importance went down when the roads were
constructed and people turned to use more land transport. Further, the new
generation went to study and work in the Bangkok. The town has been changed a
lot as well as there are new markets opening in town. The boat ride was
replaced by the car ride and the market area was abandoned.
In the course of the preservation of this
nostalgic market, the market was revived in cooperation with
the Office of Tourism and Sports Chachoengsao
and Tourism Authority of Thailand
the
market. On October 23rd, 2004 the official opening ceremony took place.
Nowadays, the unique old traditional lifestyle is preserved. This place
is a living museum where the new generation can learn about life culture,
reflecting the old Chinese community such as Yuu Kub Kong, Nang Nak, and Chao
Sua Siam.
Very impressive are the charming old-style houses constructed in King
Rama VI reign (Rattanakosin Kingdom). The houses are
two-story row houses built next to each
other, which was the prominent style since King Rama VI period. Moreover, many
types of delicious food and desserts are available.
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