If you are flower lover, then this Bangkok flower market or Pak Khlong Talad, the largest flower market in Thailand, is the place for you. Pak Khlong Talad is located close to historic main attractions such as Wat Pho, the Grand Palace and etc. Therefore, if you visit Wat Pho or the Grand Palace, I suggest you check out Pak Khlong Talad and other off-the-beaten-path sites nearby such as Phahurat, Sara Chalerm Krung, and Saphan Phra Phuttha Yodfa. These site visits will show you a lot more of the local culture. Pak Khlong Talad The old market and community which was built at the same time as the Rattanakosin Kingdom. Because it was located near Pak Khlong Khu Mueang Doem (the old capital canal), where there were many trading vessels from the Tha Chin River selling fish and other marine goods. During his reign, King Rama V ordered the market moved to Hua Lampong, since he decided that there should not be any fish market in the Palace area. The market has been selling only fruits and vegetables since then. After that, farmers from Thon Buri came to the market with flowers in their boats. Flower selling became very popular among the market, and it has become the symbol of the place. Pak Khlong Talad is the fourth biggest flower market in the world and the largest one in Thailand. It became known among travelers as 'Flower Road' with many kinds of flowers and affordable price. Learning how to fold flower The place is also 'the living museum', where visitors could learn about Thai people's authentic way of life, in the midst of the old buildings from King Rama V's reign. Travelrs who like observing the city could walk from Pak Khlong Talad to Phra Phutthay Yodfa Bridge and go to Thanon Yaowarat
If you are flower lover, then this Bangkok flower market or Pak Khlong Talad, the largest flower market in Thailand, is the place for you. Pak Khlong Talad is located close to historic main attractions such as Wat Pho, the Grand Palace and etc. Therefore, if you visit Wat Pho or the Grand Palace, I
