Tag: Hua Takhe Market

Bangkok attractions: Hua Takhe Market, Saen Saeb Canal, Rat Niyomtham Temple, Min Buri Old Market, Luang Phaeng Market, College of Fine Art, Ladkrabang Temple, Lat Yao Field, and Community Library of Old Min Buri Market Hua Takhe Market Photo credit: thaipost. net Hua Takhae Market, an example of an old community that is being revived by residents and related organizations, all of whom need to conserve and develop the local way of life in sustainable ways. Hua Takhe Market, thus, develops not rapidly but steadily. Hua Takhe Market formerly was called 'Talad Kao Ruen Mai Luang Prot-Tan Liam', named after the market site donator. In the past, there were crowded crocodiles living in the area, thus became the name, 'Hua Takhe Community'; the market, aged more than a century, then was called conveniently, 'Talad Hua Takhe. It was once the popular floating market where many people visit rowing their boats, but it was in decline after many fire incidents and the road transportation pros-ered. Photo credit: thaipost. net Although they are infiammable, the old wooden row houses are the remarkable aspect of the market you might call it the identity of the place. Apart from many shops that have been there for a long time, there is also 'Art Weekend Market' activity on every firs weekend on every month. In every festival, the reident would join together to make the event memorable. On the river corner of the market once located the inclined wooden building, then was renovated as a tourists' relaxing centre and the homestay with that attempts to conserve the touch of the old floating market. More important is that this spot is the centre of the youths in the area who are enthusiastic to revive their own community. The market is located on Ladkrabang Rd. Soi 17-19. Saen Saeb Canal Photo