Khlong Lat Mayom Floating Market Guide
Khlong Lat Mayom floating market opens weekends and holidays in Bangkok's Taling Chan area. Food, boat ride prices, getting there by BTS and taxi, cash tips.
Khlong Lat Mayom is a local food market in Bangkok’s Taling Chan area that opens on weekends and public holidays only, roughly from mid-morning to mid-afternoon. Most stalls stand on land beside the canal, a smaller section floats on it, and the crowd is mostly Thai families out for lunch. A taxi from central Bangkok takes about 25 minutes on a weekend morning, canal boat trips leave from the pier across the street for about 60–100 baht per person, and you should bring cash. It is the easiest food-first market to reach from the city, and one of the trips on our local floating market tours page.
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When Khlong Lat Mayom is open
The market opens on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays. It is closed on ordinary weekdays, so if you only have a Tuesday free, Damnoen Saduak is the floating market that trades every day.
Opening hours vary between sources: 8am–5pm, 8:30am–4:30pm and 9am–3pm all appear. The days are certain; the closing time is not. For eating, the best window is about 10am–1pm, when the stalls are fully set up and lunch is cooking. Arrive earlier if you want the canal boat trip before the heat builds.
You pay for what you eat and for any boat trip you take.
What to eat
Khlong Lat Mayom is food-focused, and that is the point of coming. Most of what is on sale is cooked to eat on the spot, with a section of boats along the water where vendors grill and serve. A typical example is a grilled snakehead fish set at about 200 baht, a dish made for sharing. Around it you will find plenty more to graze on, priced for Thai weekend diners.
Go with two or three people and share plates; portions are made for grazing. Sit where there is space, since seating fills as lunchtime approaches.
The difference from Damnoen Saduak is clear. Damnoen is a morning boat market heavy on souvenirs; Khlong Lat Mayom is a lunchtime food market where the floating part is small. If you came for a canal full of vendor boats, Khlong Lat Mayom will feel thin. If you came to eat, it is the stronger choice. The best floating markets guide compares all the markets.
Boat rides from the pier
Canal boat trips leave from the pier across the street from the market. Reported prices are about 60–100 baht per person for a ride of about 1–1.5 hours, with stops that may include a temple, an orchid farm or a traditional house. One visitor reported a private boat at 1,000 baht. Prices are undated and set by the boat operators, so confirm the price, the duration and whether it is per person or per boat before you board.
The boat trip is the easy way to see the residential canals of Thonburi beyond the market. Go before lunch so you return as the food stalls hit their stride. For longer canal trips through central Thonburi, see our guide to Bangkok canal long-tail boat tours.
Getting there
The market sits in Taling Chan district on the Thonburi side of the river. There is no train station at the door, so a taxi or Grab covers at least the last leg.
| Route | Time | Cost (reported) |
|---|---|---|
| Metered taxi from Silom | about 25 minutes on a Sunday morning | about 175 baht |
| BTS Silom Line to Bang Wa, then taxi | train plus a short taxi ride | about 100 baht for the taxi |
| Grab | depends on traffic | check the app for a live fare |
For the return, book a Grab from the market or ask a vendor where taxis wait. Taling Chan floating market is about 4 km away, close enough to combine both in one morning; see the Taling Chan guide, and for Bangkok’s other markets, our guide to the best markets in Bangkok.
Cash and practical tips
Many stalls are cash-only. There is a small ATM near the main entrance, but it is simpler to withdraw baht before you leave the city. Small notes make buying snacks quicker.
Wear light clothes and bring a hat for the walk to the pier. Courtesy goes a long way: ask before taking close-up portraits of vendors.
Tours that include Khlong Lat Mayom
You do not need a tour for Khlong Lat Mayom, but one helps if you want hotel pickup and a guide to explain the food.
The featured Local Weekend Markets: Khlong Lat Mayom & Chatuchak Tour runs at weekends only. It picks you up from your hotel at 8am in a private air-conditioned vehicle, includes a boat ride at the floating market, leaves Khlong Lat Mayom at about 11am for Or Tor Kor fresh market, then finishes at Chatuchak Weekend Market, returning about 4pm. It costs from $92 per person for 8 hours and holds 4.4 from 13 reviews (our review). The operator reminds guests to bring cash.
Two other tours on this site reach the market. Khlong Lat Mayom & Taling Chan Local Floating Markets Tour covers both Bangkok markets in about 4 hours from $98 per person (our review). Full Day Longtail Boat Canal Tour to Bangkok Floating Market arrives by teak long-tail boat from BTS Wutthakat, includes a local lunch or snacks, and costs from $85 per person for 6.5 hours (our review).
Frequently asked questions
Is Khlong Lat Mayom floating market open on weekdays?
No. It opens on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays only.
What are the opening hours of Khlong Lat Mayom floating market?
Sources range from about 8am or 9am until 3pm to 5pm. The best food window is about 10am–1pm.
How do I get to Khlong Lat Mayom floating market from Bangkok?
Take a taxi or Grab, about 25 minutes from Silom on a weekend morning, or ride the BTS Silom Line to Bang Wa and take a short taxi from there.
How much is the boat ride at Khlong Lat Mayom?
Reported prices are about 60–100 baht per person for 1–1.5 hours from the pier across the street. Confirm the price before boarding.
Khlong Lat Mayom or Damnoen Saduak: which is better?
Khlong Lat Mayom for local food close to the city at weekends. Damnoen Saduak for the classic boat-market scene, any morning of the week, 1.5–2 hours from Bangkok.
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