Taling Chan Floating Market Guide
Taling Chan floating market in Bangkok opens weekends and holidays. Hours, boat tours, food prices, bus 79 and how to pair it with Khlong Lat Mayom.
Taling Chan floating market is a small weekend food market in front of the Taling Chan District Office, on Khlong Chak Phra in Thonburi, about 12 km from downtown Bangkok. It opens on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays from about 8am to 5pm. You eat grilled seafood and noodles at tables by the canal, take a cheap boat trip from the pier, and can reach it by city bus. It sits about 4 km from Khlong Lat Mayom, so the two pair well in one morning. Our local floating market tours page lists the trips that cover both.
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When Taling Chan is open
Taling Chan floating market opens on Saturday, Sunday and public holidays, from about 8am to 5pm; some sources say from 7am. It is closed on ordinary weekdays. If you are in Bangkok from Monday to Friday, Damnoen Saduak is the floating market that opens every morning.
Arrive before about 11am. After that, the seating by the water fills with local families and you may wait for a table. Morning is also when the boat trips start, so an early arrival lets you ride first and eat after.
The setting is simple. The market sits on Chak Phra Road, in front of the district office, with stalls along the canal and boats at the water’s edge. It is a neighborhood weekend market, small and easy to walk.
What to eat and what it costs
Food is the main event, and prices are set for local diners. Alongside the grilled seafood, noodles and desserts you will find som tam (papaya salad). Reported prices:
| Food | Reported price |
|---|---|
| Seafood grilled on boats | varies by dish |
| Noodles | about 65 baht |
| Oyster omelette | about 40 baht |
| Thai desserts | about 20 baht per box |
| Herb juices | about 15–20 baht |
Bring cash in small notes, since stalls at Bangkok’s local markets are often cash-only. Order a few things to share and find a seat near the water.
The market is calmer and more local than Damnoen Saduak, with fewer vendor boats. Visitors who want the classic boat-market scene should look at the Damnoen Saduak guide; visitors who want a relaxed weekend lunch will find Taling Chan easier to reach.
Boat tours from Taling Chan pier
Boat tours leave from Taling Chan pier. Two options have been reported, though the prices are undated, so confirm them at the pier:
- a three-market tour taking in Taling Chan, Wat Saphan and Khlong Lat Mayom, starting at 9:45am, for about 3 hours at about 99 baht per person
- a one-hour loop to Wat Koh at about 69 baht per person
The three-market route is a good way to see both Bangkok markets without a taxi in between. As with any boat ride, agree the price, the duration and whether it is per person or per boat before you board. For a guided canal day, see the floating market boat rides page.
Getting there
You can reach Taling Chan on a city bus, which keeps the trip cheap.
| Route | Time | Cost (reported) |
|---|---|---|
| Air-con bus 79 from Central World, Pratunam or Democracy Monument | about 45 minutes | about 13–25 baht |
| BTS to Wongwian Yai, then taxi | train plus taxi | about 140–180 baht for the taxi |
| Taxi or Grab from central Bangkok | the fastest option | check the app for a live fare |
Ask the bus conductor for the Taling Chan District Office, or show the name in Thai on your phone.
Combining Taling Chan with Khlong Lat Mayom
Khlong Lat Mayom is about 4 km away and opens on the same days. It is the bigger, more food-focused of the two, with most stalls on land and canal boats from a pier across the street. A short taxi or Grab links them, or you can take the three-market boat from Taling Chan pier. A good plan is Taling Chan early for a boat ride and a snack, then Khlong Lat Mayom for lunch in its best food window of about 10am–1pm. The Khlong Lat Mayom guide has the details.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Taling Chan floating market open on weekdays?
No. It opens on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays only, from about 8am to 5pm.
What time does Taling Chan floating market open?
About 8am, with some sources saying 7am. Arrive before about 11am to find a seat by the canal.
How do I get to Taling Chan floating market from Bangkok?
Air-con bus 79 runs from Central World, Pratunam and Democracy Monument in about 45 minutes. A taxi is fastest; you can also take the BTS to Wongwian Yai and a taxi from there.
How much is a boat ride at Taling Chan floating market?
Reported prices are about 99 baht per person for a three-hour, three-market tour and about 69 baht for a one-hour Wat Koh loop. Confirm current prices at the pier.
Taling Chan or Khlong Lat Mayom: which is better?
Khlong Lat Mayom has more food; Taling Chan is smaller and easy to reach by bus. They are about 4 km apart, so many visitors do both. For the rest of the city’s markets, see our guide to the best markets in Bangkok.
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