Biggest floating market in SE Asia

BEING the oldest seaside resort in Thailand, Hua Hin retains a lot of the old, which combines well with new developments to make the town a lively travel destination, just two hours' drive outside Bangkok. Added to all the cultural and historical attractions are two new floating markets — the Hua Hin Floating Market and Hua Hin Sam Phan Nam Floating Market.

Hua Hin Floating Market is located on a 6.4 hectare (40 rai) plot of land while the Hua Hin Sam Phan Nam Floating Market is on a 16-hectare (100 rai) plot. Both are on Soi Hua Hin 112, not too far from the city centre. True to its history, both floating markets have traditional themes from the days of King Rama V and King Rama VI in their food and shopping areas.

Sam Phan Nam Floating Market has some 200 outlets offering food and souvenirs and an additional 50 boats selling hot meals. Another new market section in classical Greek style architecture is scheduled to be built.

There will also be outdoor activities like cable ski service, water screen shows and paddle boat service around the market. Hua Hin Floating Market recreates the atmosphere of old Hua Hin featuring more than 130 shops and 30 wooden boats selling hot meals, snacks and beverages.
There would also be local performances three times a day, including an elephant show by Hua Hin Safari. Hua Hin Sam Phan Nam Floating Market is open from 9am to 7pm (Mondays to Fridays) and 9am to 8pm on weekends. Hua Hin Floating Market is open daily from 9am to 9pm.

Other attractions around the floating markets are Wat Huay Mongkol and Pak-U Waterfall nearby.

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