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Late Afternoon Floating Market

Late Afternoon Floating Market, Amphawa

 travelpug Says:  Floating Market in Amphawa starts in the late afternoon. It is due to the water level in the canal only rises in the afternoon. Don't come too early or your will miss it. (Sounds kinda strange, doesn't it?) 

Lunch by the Canal

Lunch by the Canal, Amphawa

 travelpug Says:  Order your food from a boat vendor, and then enjoy the meal on one of the benches facing the canal. It is a fun thing to do. And while you are enjoying your food, most likely you would be the subject of visitors who take photo from one of the boats. :) 

Stroll Along the Canal

Stroll Along the Canal, Amphawa

 travelpug Says:  The main attraction of Amphawa is the old shops or houses. When I walked in front of the houses, I felt like I suddenly returned to the old days where life was simpler and less hectic. It was surprising to me that people still live in these houses and some even started to do... 

Modern Cafe

Modern Cafe, Amphawa

 travelpug Says:  Modern style cafes also available in Amphawa. 

Old Style Shops

Old Style Shops, Amphawa

 travelpug Says:  This is a grocery shop. I wondered how long has it been in business. In Kuala Lumpur or any big cities, you can't see this type of old fashioned business anymore. To me, it is very nostalgic. 

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 This is a grocery shop. I wondered how long has it been in business. In Kuala Lumpur or any big cities, you can't see this type of old fashioned business... 

 

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Q:  I plan to Amphawa Floating Market and stay for 2-3 days so anyone know the best hotels? please suggest.... Thank you in... 

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A: Baan Amphawa Resort & Spa features clusters of Ruan Thai, the Thai house, which best represent the atmosphere of Amphawa. Come to experience the Thai way of life and stay... 

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Peaceful Water Town on Stilts

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 If it wasn't a friend from Samut Songkhram, I wouldn't have the fortunate chance to visit Amphawa. The truth is, as a Malaysian, I had never heard of the name, let alone to visit. But to my pleasant... 

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Ta Lad Nam AmPhaWa!*

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 Most oversea visitors go to the famous DamnoenSaduag floating market but here I visited another one, real market, so nice in relaxing atmosphere. It is Amphawa floating market. It’s different from... 

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